'Nothing is more damaging to the adventurous spirit than a secure future. There is no greater joy then to have an endlessly changing horizon.' -Alex McCandless
Cathy A. Malchiodi wrote "to be appreciated for what we know best- that the creative process of art making is healing and life enhancing and that all people can benefit from the therapeutic potential of the visual arts".
For as long as I can remember, I have loved art, nature and photography. In 2000 I read a book called Art and Medicine and discovered expressive art which is my passion. Being able to express yourself In a healthy way has many benefits for your body, mind and spirit. I think music, art, songs, painting, photography, movement, journal writing all help to express yourself in a healthy way. Everyone has a voice and by sharing my voice through the expressive arts, I hope that others will be inspiried to create for themselves. I have found this to be a very important process to be able to express the good and the bad. Sometimes what we need to express is beyond words. Sometimes you may need to find your voice and you may even be surprised what this voice has to say. Breathe, quiet down, relax, trust allow and listen......