I've been doing the workshop on personal artistic style and am learning a lot. I want to share it all but it is late, and I want to record my step by step process here. So this post is a bit of a tease until I have a bit more time.
I joined an art journal class, and a social group for art-journalers at AFA, both of which are painless ways to get started. Being a mental health counselor, I want to at art therapy to my work with people, and I now have direct experience with the ways in which art can heal. Getting past my blocks with art journaling is instrumental in incorporating art into my counseling work. I found that with my Master's in counseling, all I need is a couple of classes to be certified as an art therapist, which would bring my first career in line with my passion. I still want to take art classes and get as good as I can become at my art (and may even get my digital arts certificate), but this will be a very fulfilling way to bring art to others and fulfill my goal of helping others heal.
Long story short, you can find my first uncensored journal page on the page link above, "Art Journal Pages". I will be back soon to tell you what I'm learning about myself and my art in my style class, and get feedback, I hope, as to what you all think!
Peace to all!
Speaking "from the other side of the palette" as a participant in art therapy, I can tell you that it is a wonderful experience of self-expression. And not just art journaling, but ANY art at all. So much of mental health counseling focuses on words; art therapy is essentially non-verbal and allows one to get in touch with internal feelings. And there is something that just feels good about working with your own hands, and concentrating on the creative process. Good luck to you - I think you've got a great plan! And your journal page is lovely :)
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TRACI!!! Were we separated at birth??? Got your comment on my blog and had to jump right over here to see what you were up to! So much in common! Faces Journal, AFA, Art Journaling, Zentangles! We might have even met on AFA. What is your AFA name? You can find me at AFA -- Minnkel. Later gator!! Thanks for getting touch!
ReplyDeleteYahoo you found me Traci, so glad you did, and now we are bloggy buddies too. I am very interested in Art Therapy, which I have used in many classrooms in my long career. I look forward to reading all about your journaling and love your art as you know.
ReplyDeleteHi Traci! I just wanted you to know I've given you a Stylish Blogger award. You can check it out on my blog. xo Helen
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