Carolann Vassallo, (Created during March – April 2020 whilst staying at home due to the COVID19 restrictions). “Finding comfort in connection with others in isolation – Drinking and bathing from the well.” Art work was created through collage and paint on … Read More
Author Archives: Carla
The many faces I have revealed through this experience thus far.
Carolann Vassallo. (Created during March – April 2020 whilst staying at home due to the COVID19 restrictions). “The many faces I have revealed through this experience thus far.” Art work was created through collage and paint on A3 paper in … Read More
Atilia
Tomas Centeno. (03/05/2020). “Atilia”. I used watercolor and brushes on cardboard thread. Size: 24,5 cms x 32 cms. I am Venezuelan, born in Zaraza – Guárico state. Currently living in Caracas. The Venezuelan merengue, “La Negra Atilia” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g9Pi1_qDNLw), It song … Read More
Seeing Her Stories – FREE ebook launch!
My Doctoral research, findings and implications for practice. SEEING HER STORIES is a full colour book of illustrated essays that present my Doctoral Research into sharing women’s stories through art. “Seeing her stories” combines my fascination with the power of … Read More
FREE Creative Resources for Families at Home.
Pictured: Linda Twite facilitating a community sustainable weaving craft workshop in January 2020. The Belgrave Survival Day, celebrates the survival of Australian Indigenous people, culture and heritage. Mother of two children six and three, Diploma of Community Services student Linda Twite … Read More
LOCKDOWN Art.
The online community exhibition “LOCKDOWN Art” has become a global project, hosting art works from contributors in Australia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Nepal, Netherlands, Venezuela, UK, and USA. I have been touched by every single art work that has been … Read More
Upcoming online PD events
I am still buzzing after spending the last two Sundays with inspiring groups of Arts Therapists who attended the online Professional Development trainings “Art Therapy First Aid – ONLINE”, and “Getting Creative with Trauma”. Moving online enabled therapists to attend … Read More
New Art Therapy Videos
“Moving Art Therapy Online” In this half hour video I share some supportive tips for therapists who are working to move their practice online. I encourage you to acknowledge any reservations you may have, and loss you may feel, and re-imagine … Read More
The Power of Being Held.
Linda Petho, (April 2020). “The Power of Being Held”. I have used acrylic paints and is 30 x 40 cms. Australia. I created this 2nd painting after the first one, “Being Held”. It is titled “The Power of Being Held”. … Read More
Being Held.
Linda Petho, (April 2020). “Being Held”. Soft pastel on paper. Australia. Here is my a painting I created this week. It is not in my usual style, but I was inspired by the art therapy exercise we did during class … Read More
Me and the tree.
Anja Zimmermann, (end of April). “Me and the tree”. Photograph. The Netherlands. Nature is so beautiful and peaceful at the moment. Everything is stunning green with a very blue sky. During one of my evening walks I stopped at a … Read More
Thank and pray for Frontline workers.
Aradhana Rimal, (2020/04/22). “Thank and pray for Frontline workers”. 11/12″ canvas with acrylic paints. Nepal. During this lockdown I have done paintings that I would have ever done in my life. I tried free strokes, challenged my life as I … Read More
The Meeting.
Dorys Centeno. (19/04/2020). “The Meeting”. I use 6B pencil and HB pencil on sheet of bond paper. Size: 14cms x 22cms. I am Venezuelan and I live in Zaraza, the Athens of the Guarico. We hope to meet again and … Read More
The Light in Solitude.
The Light in Solitude Dorys Centeno. (14/04/2020). “The Light in Solitude.” I use crayons on sheet of bond paper. Size: 27cms x 22cms. I am Venezuelan and I live in Zaraza, the Athens of the Guarico. When each option is … Read More
The Arrival of the Angel.
Dorys Centeno. (18/04/2020). “The arrival of the angel”. I use crayons on sheet of bond paper. Size: 22cmx 24cm.I am Venezuelan and I live in Zaraza, the Athens of the Guarico. When we believe that we are alone, the heavenly … Read More
Matisse Fancy Couch
Philip Beadle. (March 2020). “Matisse Fancy Couch”. A3 Acrylic on Paper. Chadstone, Australia. First time I’d done something like this – it was really fun taking inspiration from other artists, yet realised I always want to make something my own!
Klimt Self-portrait.
Lucy Beadle. (April 2020). “Klimt Self-portrait”. A3 Collage & Gel Pens. Chadstone, Australia. I made myself a complex colouring in page! I found that I learnt about the nuances of colour and shape, and in some ways I felt his … Read More
Things to do for a happy day.
Giulia Gnocchi (April 15th 2020). Oil pastel, marker on paper, 30x60cm. Melbourne, Australia. I’m on the other side of the world, far away from my family in Italy and unable to travel home because of the restrictions. I’ve lost my job … Read More
Broken hearts.
Anja Zimmermann, (April 13, 2020). “Broken hearts”, watercolor, 40×30 cm. The Netherlands. I feel restless and sad these last days: free in my mind but captured in the outside situation.
Auspicious occasion of New Year 2077.
Aradhana Rimal. I made this from YouTube tutorial on the auspicious occasion of New Year 2077. I used 14/14″ canvas and acrylic colours. Nepal. The flowers represent our lives and the sun represent the power within. May our lives bloom … Read More
Between Immensity and Nostalgia.
Lesbia Centeno (07/04/2020). “Between Immensity and Nostalgia”. This work is painted in water colour, ink, pencil and pastel stick on cardboard. Size: 13,5cms x 20cms. I am Venezuelan born, living in Maribyrnong, Victoria, Australia. Today the Immensity dresses in Nostalgia, showing … Read More
A Middle Eastern night.
Jane Allardice, (3 April 2020). “A Middle Eastern night”. 61 x 61 cm. Acrylic paint on canvas. (My location): Melbourne, Australia I am interested in modern Islamic art which incorporates the beautiful architectural lines of its ancient buildings and was … Read More
Safety Majors.
Aradhana Rimal, (09/04/2020). “Safety Majors”. I used 11/14″ paper and pencil colours. Nepal. I wanted to make something about this pandemic Covid-19, yet couldn’t think about what? So came up making something about Covid-19 safety majors. Now everyone knows about … Read More
A moment within a Journey.
Leeza Stratford, (Started 6th Completed 7th April 2020). “A moment within a Journey”. Dimensions approx. 80cm x 60 cm. Acrylic on board. Maleny, QLD. Australia. She glanced backward to see all she had known fall away, A wave of fear surged upward … Read More
Positive Energy.
colourful.rebelle, (06.04.2020) ‘Positive Energy’. Acrylic, 30 x 40. Amsterdam, Netherlands. I love bright colors. They give me energy and make me happy. Especially in this difficult period we need to stay positive and strong.
Even Good Omens May be Found In the Dark – 1
Laura Bauder, (04/3/2020).Title. “Even Good Omens May be Found In the Dark”. Dimensions: Approximately 9″X6.5″. Watercolor paper, watercolors, chalk pastels, sharpie markers. Sellersville, PA, USA. The process of art making is one that has fulfilled me my entire life. As … Read More
Even Good Omens May be Found In the Dark – 2
Laura Bauder, (04/3/2020). “Even Good Omens May be Found In the Dark”. Dimensions: Approximately 9″X6.5″. Watercolor paper, watercolors, chalk pastels, sharpie markers. Sellersville, PA, USA. When I went to work in my altered book journal, I found that today’s page … Read More
Hello spring.
Nita Rajbahakdate, (24 March 2020). Acrylic paint on recycled pallet woods. Kathmandu, Nepal. Inspired by the coming of Spring, this painting features lotus flowers in full bloom, with under water view of colourful koi fishes swimming, and pretty butterfly and … Read More