Art Is a Way of Knowing: A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment through CreativityAn expert in art therapy offers this “wonderful” guide “for anyone, artistic or not, who is interested in using art to know more about himself or herself” (Library Journal) Making art—giving form to the images that arise in our mind's eye, our dreams, and our everyday lives—is a form of spiritual practice through which knowledge of ourselves can ripen into wisdom. This book offers encouragement for everyone to explore art-making in this spirit of self-discovery—plus practical instructions on material, methods, and activities, such as ways to: • Discover a personal myth or story • Recognize patterns and themes in one's life • Identify and release painful memories • Combine journaling and image making • Practice the ancient skill of active imagination • Connect with others through sharing one's art works Interwoven with this guidance is the intimate story of the author's own journey as a student, art therapist, teacher, wife, mother, and artist—and, most of all, as a woman who discovered a profound and healing connection with her soul through making art. |
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... surface, which looked okay, was a waking nightmare. My mother's illness was its central fact. I sat in algebra class, trying vainly to focus on a problem while my mind wandered over to check the edge of the abyss, wondering, Where is my ...
... surface, which looked okay, was a waking nightmare. My mother's illness was its central fact. I sat in algebra class, trying vainly to focus on a problem while my mind wandered over to check the edge of the abyss, wondering, Where is my ...
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... surface is necessary. It can be anywhere you feel comfortable, a basement, a front porch, a corner of the living room. Ask yourself what you need for comfort, how much privacy, how near to others feels right to you. You will eventually ...
... surface is necessary. It can be anywhere you feel comfortable, a basement, a front porch, a corner of the living room. Ask yourself what you need for comfort, how much privacy, how near to others feels right to you. You will eventually ...
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... surface of everyday life. The image brings to consciousness what you know at deeper levels. You begin to develop a dialogue with your inner self. A dedicated space is a way to welcome your images. If it remains ready for you, even ...
... surface of everyday life. The image brings to consciousness what you know at deeper levels. You begin to develop a dialogue with your inner self. A dedicated space is a way to welcome your images. If it remains ready for you, even ...
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... surface that accepts paint, pastels, or even pencil. Preparing surfaces with gesso or house paint is another activity that serves the image process in uninspired moments. Having a selection of surfaces gives options and helps you know ...
... surface that accepts paint, pastels, or even pencil. Preparing surfaces with gesso or house paint is another activity that serves the image process in uninspired moments. Having a selection of surfaces gives options and helps you know ...
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... surface after you have built up several layers. You may enjoy using oil pastels in a painterly fashion. Turpenoid can be used to loosen the oil and allow the color to flow more freely. Turpenoid is a synthetic form of turpentine ...
... surface after you have built up several layers. You may enjoy using oil pastels in a painterly fashion. Turpenoid can be used to loosen the oil and allow the color to flow more freely. Turpenoid is a synthetic form of turpentine ...
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Art Is a Way of Knowing: A Guide to Self-Knowledge and Spiritual Fulfillment ... Pat B. Allen No preview available - 1995 |
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