This book--at times humorous, other times heartrending and raw—is a courageous combination of powerful imagery, heartfelt poems, introspective memories, and clinical musings.

Dave Gussak, PhD, ATR-BC, The Florida State University, Professor, Graduate Art Therapy Program; Project Coordinator, FSU/FDC Art Therapy in Prisons Program

Beautifully written and from the heart...this is a book for anyone creatively centered…

Cheeko Matsusaka, Cellist, Sarasota Symphony Orchestra, Founder of Back to the Beat, Certified Music Practitioner

Dan not only shines a light on the therapeutic impact of artmaking, but analyzes his own drawings and paintings with us, exploring archetypes, and leaving interpretation and meaning making as an open-ended process.

Deborah Steinkopf, MSW, Former leader in HIV/AIDS care and current nonprofit consultant in Portland OR

The dance between Anthon's visual art and poetry about loss is powerful. It feels heart breaking and liberating at the same time, which is the ride of the healing process. 

Carolyn Lewis, Artist, Art Therapist

I write this with deepest gratitude to Dan’s tutelage…because I knew that the gifts, intuition, knowledge, and “methods” he uses, needed to exist in the world…

Amy Hahn, ATR, LPC, Eau Claire, WI

Magic Carpet Ride is a beautiful book written and illustrated from the perspective of lived experiences as an artist and art therapist.

Christianne E. Strang PhD, ATR-BC | Assistant Professor, Behavioral Neuroscience, Department of Psychology. UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham 

This book is an important resource for all professional therapists that offers dynamic artwork and poetry to tangibly illustrate the role of art in creative and emotional growth. 

Rachel Prendergast, ATR, LCPC Art Therapist & Co-founder of Center for Artful Intention

Whether student, professional or simply curious, jump on and take flight into the magic of the creative process with Dan Anthon.

Kim Kohler R-DMT, CADDCT, CMDCP, Registered Dance/Movement Therapist, Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional