I was recently gifted a magnetic poetry set, an assortment of 100+ words and letters adhered to magnets. I am now hooked. I love poetry, both reading and writing it. Beauty can be portrayed in the most simple of linguistic expressions. I love how poetry does not need to follow the traditional rules of syntaxContinue reading “Magnetic Poety & Art (Therapy)”
Author Archives: linneatheartist
Coping with Covid?: The Exit Plan
Part 1 of A (hopefully short term) series on understanding the complexities of the “new normal” experience. During a burnout prevention workshop, I became curious about the concept of making an exit plan. What would my pandemic exit plan look like? I was so completely unsure I even googled “exit plan” images to see whatContinue reading “Coping with Covid?: The Exit Plan”
Coping Through Art
Art is a perennial human experience. It has been around for centuries and connects nearly all humans across the globe. I believe it is in our nature to create beautiful things. Art comes in many forms and can encompass any form of creative expression. For many folks, art is not a part of their coping strategiesContinue reading “Coping Through Art”
S.A.D. and Art Therapy
Resisting the urge to be offended that the sun will set before 5pm. I was not done with you sun! Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) refers to recurring episodes of depression in the months of winter. Most cases are mild to moderate, however these episodes can lead to impairments in one’s ability to be fully presentContinue reading “S.A.D. and Art Therapy”
The Art of Play (for Grown-Ups)
This is a play piece, a piece I made during an abstract art class. It came into being through a combination of painting and printmaking using paint I had left over towards the end of class. While I was making it I was not thinking of the final product, I was more consumed by theContinue reading “The Art of Play (for Grown-Ups)”
Tarot and Art Therapy
Tarot have been around since the 14th century and have a rich history. They are used by people in cultures around the world for reasons unique to the individual. My use of tarot is to support my mental health by including a ritual which sparks insight, contemplation, and meaning making during times of uncertainty. TarotContinue reading “Tarot and Art Therapy”
Moon Rituals
This is my cat, closely examining the crafts I made for my very first moon ritual. The moon has always fascinated me. Since I was a child I have felt the magnified energy within me when the moon is full. This photo was taken during my first moon gathering which happened in January of 2017.Continue reading “Moon Rituals”
:) (A zine)
This is a zine. I received funding from the Vancouver Foundation in 2016 to make a zine for kids. Here is the story. While facilitating a mindfulness based arts program for an Elementary school located in Vancouver’s West End, I received a grant to create and print these wonderful activity books for some of theContinue reading “:) (A zine)”
What’s in your vest?
This is my vest. There is no other vest quite like this one. I made sure of it. What started off as a plain, 7$, vest from my local thrift shop, evolved into an ever-changing work of art. The symbolism present in the vest includes some perennial figures that are common in my art. SimilarContinue reading “What’s in your vest?”
Knotted Crown(s)
This is my Crown. I love working with textiles. Sewing was one of the first crafts I fell in love with. The idea of turning something flat into something with shape and dimension fascinated my young brain. Textiles are one of my favorite mediums to work with. Not only does it give me the opportunityContinue reading “Knotted Crown(s)”