This bold drawing in four parts tells the story. Seeking OUTSIDE oneself for validation, love and esteem is the set up for addiction. How do you know it’s addiction? Because it fuels or feeds SELF HATE. That is the root of all addiction; how we hate ourselves and teach others to hate us too. In the case of this particular oil pastel drawing we see the addiction cycle acted out as relationship addiction complicated by body image stuff. Feeling alone, fat like Jabba the Hutt, depressed and … [Read more...] about Acting Out Sexually
Archives for February 2018
Mandalas and The Great Round: A Map of the Unconscious
SATURDAY, JUNE 23rd, 2018 from 10am - 2pm with Jas Milam, MAAT Mandalas are drawings in circle format and have an old and established place in healing - physically, mentally and spiritually. The word mandala is Sanskrit for “circle”. Carl Jung re-introduced the West to mandalas and inspired several art therapists to study them, including Suzanne Fincher, MAAT in Atlanta. At this introduction to mandalas Jas Milam, artist and art therapist, will offer participants a chance to create their … [Read more...] about Mandalas and The Great Round: A Map of the Unconscious
Expressive Painting Techniques
SATURDAY, MAY 19, 2018 from 10am-2pm Feel like you got something to say? Do you know what it is? Join artist/art therapist Jas Milam in this mixed media approach to self expression. Using LARGE paper, charcoal, acrylic paint, stencils, spray paint and chalk participants will engage in art making as a way to focus and refine their message. Consider this day long workshop a metaphorical "clearing of your throat" as you move through warm-up exercises, demonstration and plenty of … [Read more...] about Expressive Painting Techniques