“The prisons we build run deep. Currents pierce the heart like thunder strikes. Blinded by pain, the naked truth is hard to bear. Perceptions distort - you cannot hear what you refuse to see. Blinded by ego. Wipe the tears, and let go. 🖤“ This participant gave me consent to share #expressivearttherapy #expressiveart #expressiveartstherapy #expressthroughart #arthelps

“This was my first painting! I’ve always felt too intimidated by it. This was fun and splooshy. I really like the textures in the paint....

“The original painting I started was me trying too be free but today I feel a wall of colours like a jigsaw where I’m not free .. past...

“This artwork is a rhythmic piece that came to fruition through free flowing gesture mark making. I often work spontaneously to express...

Spiralling around and around Out my chest and in my stomach Pink - the endless love I have for you Red - my bleeding and breaking heart...

“I came into the session wanting to create some sort of expressive art because I was feeling frustrated and all sorts of emotions....

“Art therapy encourages individuals to express and understand emotions, resolve issues and improve self-awareness. To express one’s self...

“Expressive art therapy integrates all of the arts in a safe, non-judgmental setting to facilitate personal growth and healing. To use...