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Resources
Tools, guides, and support for anyone navigating grief — or helping someone who is.
How to show up
Grief Conversation Starters
What to say (and what not to say) to someone who’s grieving. Practical prompts for showing up.
Host a screening
Screening & Discussion Guide
Host a screening of the documentary with tailored discussion questions for any audience.
Art as healing
Creative Grief Exercises
Art-based exercises for processing grief. No art experience needed. The process is the point.
In his own words
Voices
Pull quotes from Preston’s podcast appearances — organized by theme.
You’re not alone
Find Support
Crisis resources, grief organizations, art therapy programs, and veteran services.
Interactive
Color of Grief
Pick the colors that feel like where you are — and see the paintings that live in that emotional space.
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Art of Grieving?
The Art of Grieving is a feature-length documentary following artist Preston Zeller as he paints one painting every day for a year to process the grief of losing his 35-year-old brother Colin to a fentanyl-related overdose. The 365 paintings were assembled into a 10 ft × 20 ft mosaic that has been exhibited in galleries and museums.
Where can I watch The Art of Grieving?
The Art of Grieving is streaming free on Tubi, Amazon Prime Video, and Plex. It is also available to rent or buy on Apple TV. Visit theartofgrievingfilm.com/film for direct links to all platforms.
Who directed The Art of Grieving?
The Art of Grieving was written and directed by Preston Zeller, produced by Cid Sanchez-Condoluci, and features art therapist Lindsay Lederman (ATR-BC, LCAT, ATCS), Clinical Director of The Art Therapy Project.
What is the 365 paintings project?
The 365 paintings project is the core of The Art of Grieving. Over the course of one year, Preston Zeller created one 8×10-inch acrylic painting every day as a way to process grief through intuitive abstract painting. The final 365 paintings were rearranged into a mosaic representing the emotional landscape of a year of grief — with dark paintings at the center and color radiating outward to represent growth.
Can I bring the installation to my gallery or museum?
Yes. The Art of Grieving installation is a 202 sq ft mosaic of 365 paintings with 4,500 music-reactive LED backlights. It is available for permanent installations (1+ years) in galleries, museums, universities, and cultural venues. Visit theartofgrievingfilm.com/installation to submit an inquiry.
Can I book Preston Zeller as a speaker?
Yes. Preston Zeller is available for keynotes, panels, and university lectures on grief in Western culture, art as a mechanism for healing, and the creative process. He has been featured on FOX, CBS, NBC, NPR, and 50+ podcasts. Visit theartofgrievingfilm.com/speaking to submit a booking inquiry.
How can art therapy help with grief?
Art therapy provides a way to express emotions that may be difficult to put into words. Research shows that creative activities can lower cortisol levels, reduce anxiety, and help bereaved adults develop effective coping strategies. The Art of Grieving documentary explores this connection through Preston’s daily painting practice and interviews with clinical art therapists.