My latest painting: a view of my lounge in acrylic on paper.
#painting #art #artist #acrylicpainting #originalart #artwork #paint

More reflections on how art can help a person to process very challenging events & what this particular issue has been for me
#art #counselling #creativity #therapy #trauma #mentalhealth https://open.substack.com/pub/artisthebestmedicine/p/carrying-trauma-around?r=2aa8cj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

The most *me* picture

Swimming in a flooded quarry yesterday, 16° surface temperatures & lower around my belly, lower still by my toes. But to be at face level with crested grebe chicks just a few feet away is a most extraordinary privilege. Unfortunately a smudge on my camera spoiled the shot 😞

Another episode of art and writing for those who like a little light relief
#naturewriting #art #ducks #humour #pets https://open.substack.com/pub/artisthebestmedicine/p/virgin-brides?r=2aa8cj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Nature, art, therapy, all in one blast https://artisthebestmedicine.substack.com/p/another-life

Wishing you a bright and cheerful Monday #art #artist #acrylicpainting

This week I attended a conference for Counselling Trainers. I deliver CPCAB courses at a centre in Nottingham & it’s a wonderful role. At the conference I delivered a workshop on Using Natural Materials to facilitate personal discovery and growth. Thanking participants for permission to share images. #FE #counselling #training #personcentred #workshop #conference

My family of ducks are enjoying a fine summer’s morn! #ducks #duckling #pets

I’ve been writing about using art to process the world for several years: this is an update. #arttherapy #counselling #art #artist #blog #substack #psychology https://open.substack.com/pub/artisthebestmedicine/p/self-medication?r=2aa8cj&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web