What is Art Therapy?

Art is a way for someone to express oneself. Art can be a tool to speak in one’s own language that says something about the artist or to the artists audience. For some who find that words cannot describe how one feels, art may be the only way to do so.

Fine Artist — Emily

Emily is an art practices major at PCC. She does printmaking, painting — in both watercolor and acrylics — drawing…

Graphic Designer — Serena

What emotions do you feel while doing your activity?

Musician—John

Why do you enjoy making music, and what do you get from it?

Ideas for Art Therapy

Starting your own creative activity can be fun and rewarding. There are lots of different activities depending on what you like to do, which can include: design, photography, music, cooking, knitting, painting, drawing and various types of crafts. Recently coloring books for adults have…

Woodworker — Jerry

Jerry does woodworking in the basement of his house in Rochester, New York. He has been doing woodworking since taking…

Fine Artist — Jenna

How do you feel while painting and drawing? What emotions do you feel and does that affect your work?

Graphic Designer & Photographer — Carli

Graphic Designer — Lauren

“When I create art for a cause, I feel like I’m contributing more than just art; I’m contributing a voice, a…