Sunday 28th June, 10am – 4pm Professional Development Workshop Institutional practices often require art therapists to engage in ‘assessments’, ‘treatment plans’ and ‘case reviews’. The mere language of these practices can feel incongruent with the values we hold, and challenge … Read More
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Self Care Video: “Earth Day Art Activities” – Interview with American Videographer and Art Therapist, Megs Mitts.
“I post videos because I want to encourage people to receive the same benefits others and I receive from these processes. I hear from viewers every once in a while, and they report feeling a sense of calm just from … Read More
More Dates to get “unstuck”- Supervision Studio goes Monthly
Existing dates for Supervision Studio have been booked out! The bi-monthly ‘supervision you have been dreaming of’ has been so welcomed by the arts therapy community that I have made new dates available. There are now places available on Sunday … Read More
LOCKDOWN view
Carla van Laar (20/05/2020). “LOCKDOWN view”. Ink and oil paint on canvas. 50cm x 50cm. Inverloch, Australia. This view has become very familiar during lockdown. It is the view from my ZOOM room where I have been spending so much … Read More
Solo Cinco Tesoros – Only Five Treasures
Sister Maria Centeno. (11/05/2020). “Solo Cinco Tesoros” (“Only Five Treasures”). I used 2B pencil on cardboard of thread paper. Size: 21.5 cm X 28 cm. I am Venezuelan, born in Zaraza – Guárico state. I am currently living in Guarenas. “Solo … Read More
An angel on earth.
Maitte Pérez (09/05/2020) “An angel on earth”. Made in pencil on Caribbean block cardboard, painted with wooden crayons and pastel chalks. I was born in Venezuela currently living in Caracas. This work of art was made as a tribute to … Read More
Fire and Water.
Anna Jane Wilson, (Completed 6th May 2020). Height 76 cm Width 55. Acrylic paint. Australia. This piece I started during the 2020 bush fire and completed during Covid 19 lockdown. The title Fire and Water represents both periods. The flower represents … Read More
Los desafíos de nuestra vida – The challenges of life.
Daniel Zapata, (23/04/2020). “Los desafíos de nuestra vida” – elaborada a lápiz, hoja blanca reciclada, pintada con creyones de madera. Tamaño: 77,5 cm x 84 cm. Soy de nacionalidad venezolana, vivo en la capital – Ciudad Caracas La principal fuente … Read More
El comportamiento Humano – Human Behaviour.
Daniel Zapata, (23/04/2020). “El comportamiento Humano” – elaborada a lápiz en cartulina de block Caribe, pintada con creyones de madera y tizas pastel para reforzar detalles. Tamaño: 35,3 cm x 28 cm. Soy de nacionalidad venezolana y residenciada en la … Read More
I see you, I know that you are sad that life as you know it: has gone.
Carolann Vassallo, (Created during March – April 2020 whilst staying at home due to the COVID19 restrictions). “I see you, I know that you are sad that life as you know it: has gone”. Art work was created through collage … Read More
I create and give witness to my journey – I am with you, I give you permission to cry.
Carolann Vassallo, (Created during March – April 2020 whilst staying at home due to the COVID19 restrictions). “I create and give witness to my journey – I am with you, I give you permission to cry”. Art work was created … Read More
Finding comfort in connection with others in isolation – Drinking and bathing from the well.
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
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