#lockdownart

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

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

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

Tomas Centeno. (05/09/2020). “Memories”. I used watercolor and brushes applied on bond cardboard. Size: 31 cm X 23.4 cm. I am Venezuelan, born in Zaraza – Guárico state, currently living in Caracas. “Memories” is an artwork that I made in … Read More

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

Aradhana Rimal, (17th April 2020). “Sunset”. I used 14/14″ canvas and acrylic colours. Nepal. Today I challenged myself to do the nature itself but I failed… but still satisfied with the work. The sunset is always pleasant to view. After completing … Read More

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!

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

Lucy Beadle. (Jan 2020). Untitled 30cm x 120cm. Acrylic on Canvas. Backyard in Chadstone, Australia. Laying a canvas out in the backyard and using only the paint tubes and my fingers to make marks. At that stage I titled the … Read More

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nita Rajbahakdate. (24th March, 2020) Acrylic paints on recycled pallet woods. Kathmandu, Nepal. Full of colours and romance. Scene of couple lovingly walking together along trees under the city lights in the evening. I have painted it in sweet rememberance … Read More

Bina Adhikari (5th April, 2020). “My mother is a soldier”. HB pencil on paper. Kathmandu, Nepal. I am Major Bina Adhikari working in Nepali army. I myself is working for the safety of my people during this lockdown in Nepal. … Read More

Pawana Shrestha. Mandala. 30cm*27cm. Paper, compass, pencil and gelpen. Kathmandu, Nepal. The detailing work in the mandala gives a sense of joy and peace. It feels good to see how simple patterns together form something soothing to the eyes. 

Mahima Nepal, 8 years old. (April, 2020). Markers on paper. Chuchepati, Kathmandu, Nepal. In the past years, during Summer season, I used to go out to eat ice-cream but this year due to COVID-19 there is lockdown in my country … Read More

Beata Wacek. “Untitled”. Medium: Acrylic. 1.5 meters x 1 metre. Melbourne, Australia. This piece was created 2014. My mentor offered an invitation to paint my wellness, at that time I was experiencing a health crisis. This was my soul speaking to … Read More

Deepanshu Thapa, four years old. (March, 2020). Coloured pencils on paper. Kathmandu, Nepal. Please Corona go away from my home, school and from this world. I love to play with my father. He is in Australia doing a PhD. Because … Read More

Rachel Rae Sabine (27/3/2020) “Man or Woman? No! Agender!” Posca Pens on Canvas. Melbourne, Australia. The first week of lockdown was very challenging for me. I lost jobs, struggled with not being able to see friends or family, my routine … Read More

Jay Sterling. (03.04.2020). Acrylic on board. 32×47. USA. Painting I done for my neighbour who is a frontline nurse and a absolute angel.

Lesbia Centeno (25/03/2020). My art work is titled “Solitude”. It is painted in water colour and  pencil on paper sheet; then I glued it on cardboard for supporting. Size: 14cms x 9,5cms. In these times of social isolation many people … Read More

LR – 10 years old- 25th March 2020. Zoom Art Therapy session using Whiteboard drawing tool. This was our first session since COVID restrictions had come in and working with Zoom together.My client talked and then together we had a … Read More

Eileen O’Sullivan (24 March 2020), “Series: Connecting with others – 1: Dr.Rosie Plunkett”,  21.0 x 29.7cm, Marker on Paper, Dublin Ireland.  Away from work, out of routine, out of contact with friends, I used drawing as a way to keep focused. … Read More

Conny Weyrich, (Dates of making left to right: 19/3/2020, 29/3/2020, 31/3/2020). “Collage of Calm”. Photo of three collages – magazine images, found word poems. HxW 20cm x 50cm. Melbourne, Australia. On 16th March 2020, I began a daily process of … Read More

Ruth Rathjen-Duffton. (29/03/20). “Baby waiting while supports dwindle”. Approx size 5 feet by 3 feet. Australia. My daughter and I did this… we started when I was going to be allowed as a birth partner…finished when she found out I couldn’t … Read More

Samantha Hickman, (March 2020). “Take it slow”. 28.5cm x 21cm. Materials: Collage. Location: Bath, UK. Collage is a calming method I utilize to explore, organize, and reframe scattered thoughts and feelings. Creating through found images helps me to focus and … Read More

Kenn Thomas. “Pandemic”. (2020). 12″ by 16″. Media: collage. Location: Georgia USA. Thanks

Maggie Date AThR. 19.03.2020. Ink, water, posca pen on A4 paper. Melbourne, Australia. The background was created in a dance class as I played with mediums as they made their marks. The next day I returned and found the beginnings … Read More

Shannon Bradley, ATR-BC, LCATArtist and art therapist in NYC.  shannonbradleylcat.com “Riding the waves…” 11 x 14 oil pastel drawing. The metaphor of emotions as waves really resonates for me, especially right now. Fear, grief, despair, gratitude, love, uncertainty, relief, gratitude, more … Read More

Abby Oxford. Created 3/24/20. “Ode to Holding Space” 4×6”,  mixed media on paper. Pennsylvania, USA.This piece represents holding space for both ourselves and clients. It serves as a reminder for self care and reflection. 

Lesbia Centeno. (26/3/2020). My art work is titled Glimmer of Hope. It is painted in water colour, pencil and pastel stick on cardboard. Size: 20cms x 13,5cms. In these days of home confinement my bedroom has become my art workshop … Read More

Tara Patwardhan Kalra. Mother Earth Goes Inwards. A4 size – pens and pencils on drawing paper. Mother Earth is everything to all of us. She is the giver of life and the preserver of all of creation. It is her … Read More

Sarah Foley (March 24), title: Form Created.27cm x 32cm, wool, cotton, natural wood, Essendon. This artwork was made after a period of not feeling able to create, due to feeling overwhelmed. Once beginning, this piece, I felt calmer, feeling my … Read More

Jiancong (Eric) Zhang, Art Therapist/Artist.10cm x 12cm (Pagoda Tree/Photograph): Origami paper on round cork coaster. Melbourne During the COVID-19 lock down, all my volunteer works have stopped and classes have been cancelled. Ever since then, I have been self-isolating myself … Read More

Alanah Jarvis, from Melbourne Australia. This piece is now called ‘Time,’ made in March 2020.  Living in isolation has been tricky, the anxiety of thinking we’re wasting time, how am I going to keep the two toddlers entertained & busy … Read More

Artist name: Anja Zimmermann, (March 17, 2020). “Home office day 2”. Photo. Netherlands. Now that we all work at home to prevent the spread of corona virus, I use the space to withdraw more into nature. It is still cold … Read More

Donika Fazliu. (16/03/2020) ‘We rise, We fall, We rise again’ 20cmx10cmCollage; oil crayon, ink, paper, board, glue, eucalyptus leaves. location: Melbourne My bubble of reality had just burst in regards to the seriousness of Covid-19, I was highly anxious when … Read More

Tulin Bedri (24.03.20) I am a UK based art therapist. I am currently in France where strict lockdown procedures are in place. I did this sketch/ painting a couple of days ago. I reflected on how the red brick wall … Read More

Jessika Behnecke26/3/2020Walking Towards the Light27cm x 38cmAcrylic, soft pastels + pen An intuitive art piece focusing on hope in our current crisis…’Walking towards light, opportunity + faith. Sending light out into the world and leaving the darkness behind’.

Victoria Martinez, (25/03/2020), “ Time of Regenerative Consciousness”. 22.9cm x 30.5cm on Bristol-Vellum surface, Graphic Markers, Canberra ACT. My image is a response to what I had visualised during my morning meditation. Creating an image after meditating helps ground me. … Read More

Connie Burns. 2020. Oil Pastel on paper. A4. connieburns.com.au I am a current art therapy student with IKON here in Victoria , Australia. Although, I have been an independent practicing artist for 25 yrs. All my work has been based on my … Read More

Kerstin Hilke. (21.01,20). Germany. I am an Art Therapist normally working with two another colleges in our small studio in Göttingen, Germany (www.kleine-muk.de). But we are not allowed to visit there at the moment, our painting groups are also locked … Read More

Alana Stewart, AThR. It is oil pastels. Made on 21/3/20. In a small a5 sketchbook. Outer suburbs Melbourne, Australia. I was feeling worried about the growing cases of covid-19 in Australia and what will happen to our community. I got out … Read More