I often spend time browsing the net to keep up to date with research and learn how other like minded people, in other parts of our world, are using creativity as a from of inquiry. I love discovering new and interesting approaches and finding 'the same old same old' presented in a new way. I … Continue reading Sharing Resource links…
Category: Process
Trying something new…
This journey started when I rediscovered this abstract. I had painted it ages ago and didn't know what to do with it next... I hadn't felt motivated to paint for fun for quite some time. So I consulted Mr. Google and became inspired by the simplicity of Sandrine Pellissier's abstract still life process and thought … Continue reading Trying something new…
Article about art & change…
I was feeling unsure… vulnerable.
My friend (an art therapist) said 'choose some figures from my new collection'. I obliged although I didn't really feel like playing. I placed them on a large piece of paper and moved them around until they 'felt right'. I felt my energy shift as my curiosity arose. I looked at the postures of the … Continue reading I was feeling unsure… vulnerable.
Another abstract word collage
Today, I intended to follow the same process I presented in the previous post, but this time I worked on an unpleasant emotion. Interestingly, I forgot all about the contemplation part of the process (steps three & four) and found myself quite literally, cutting to the cutting up!I found the words to express my embodied … Continue reading Another abstract word collage
Create a word collage and watch what happens…
Here is a simple activity creating an abstract art piece from words. I often use this process when I want to quickly integrate an emotional reaction to something; either a comfortable or uncomfortable emotion. It takes me about 30 - 40 minutes to complete. But I have been doing them for a while now! I like … Continue reading Create a word collage and watch what happens…
An ‘Inner Team’ activity
Meet some of my current 'inner team' I was facilitating an art therapy group in a rehabilitation centre this week, when the conversation turned to how they wanted to change their unhelpful behaviours, and how they always seemed to sabotage themselves. I briefly shared what I know about the workings of our ‘inner team’. The group … Continue reading An ‘Inner Team’ activity
