I am now coming to the end of my course in 'Creative Health and Wellbeing through Artmaking' at UAL. This week we explored Joseph Campbell's concept of 'The Monomyth' and the steps of 'The Hero's Journey'. We used this to share stories of overcoming difficulties in our lives using mythology, fantasy and symbolism. I really liked this approach as I felt removed from the story I wished to share and so it became easier to tell. Listening to the stories of others was easier too a

This week I've been exploring the difference between art therapy and art as a therapeutic activity. I've been questioning the ethics behind art as a therapeutic activity and the boundaries that are needed to ensure the emotional safety of both the participant and facilitator. This is helping me to define my own approach to Creative Health as I re-establish my work within the arts and cultural sector. Self Portrait One of my favourite activities this week was drawing and paint

I'm now over half way in completing my Creative Health and Wellbeing through Artmarking course with UAL. This week we focused on Social Prescribing and completed a couple of activities using pastels. I really enjoy using pastels as it can feel quite child-like to make marks and blend colours. I treated myself to some Fabriano Tiziano Pastel Paper which has an earthy tone to it, making the colours pop. I'm thinking a lot about the materials that we choose to use for arts and h