In the Fall of 2021, I led a workshop that incorporated the use of expressive arts. Specifically, we used mixed-media art journaling to support the topic we were discussing. Mixed-media art journaling is an integrative experience that merges written word with artistic representation of our thoughts, emotions and experiences. This medium allows us to access multiple channels through which we can express ourselves.

I love the feedback that our workshop participants provided:

-art affords “introspection”

-what is created is “sacred”

-creating in community fosters “connection”

-art allows “feelings” to be expressed

I’m sharing some recent examples of my own mixed-media art journaling, below, to illustrate how powerful this experience can be. 

How do YOU feel when you look at these images? In what ways could art be a channel for YOUR thoughts and feelings?

Kind regards,

Diane