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f you are someone who is afraid of a blank page, reluctant to make a mark for fear of not liking what you see, judging yourself or feeling disconnected, then you sound like every artist I know.

I’ve been making art for 25 years and have been an art therapist for 15, and yet art still surprises me. One day recently, I was having a tough day. It was a day off so I was able to visit a local beach and eat my lunch with a sea view. The sea lapped peacefully as I breathed in the salt air. But when I went home, I still didn’t feel quite right. I flopped into a chair, and I didn’t really feel like doing anything. Eventually, I decided to pick up my sketchbook and carry on w

I often say that my workshops are about people finding and sharing their stories. I create a place for people to slow down and connect to themselves and what often happens, as they share their art ...

Imagine this – sitting by a stream on your own, just taking in the sounds and having nowhere to go, and nothing to do.