The horizontal and the vertical. I had the honor to visit the studio of Cynthia Packard, watch her paint, and hear about her painting process. I watched her start to build a composition through mark making.  She talked about the balance of horizontal and vertical (not in those words necessarily). Following the energy of a … Continue reading horizontal and vertical

(written in reflection of The New York Times piece, Fear on Cape Cod as Sharks Hunt Again, by CJ Chivers) Most of the time, we do not know peoples’ life stories regarding the emotion of fear. In passing you will not know if someone was in combat or experienced intimate partner violence, or if they … Continue reading Respect of FEAR

I didn’t dream. I moved around a lot in my sleep. It rained. It stormed. It was cool. It put me to sleep. It is raining now – the smell .... It smells so good. I just want to sit and listen.   Now I am up and it is raining and I am sitting. … Continue reading halfway between

Cape Cod Art Therapy is now on Teachable.com The first class that is being offered is YESR: Yoga for Emotional Self Regulation. Description: The ability to self-regulate is a process of not reacting to the stimuli of our environment, but rather taking a pause and allowing space to respond in a socially acceptable manner. This … Continue reading CCAT on Teachable.com

The plants need to be watered. My mind stirs My thoughts obsess I attach cling, crave The plants need to be watered. The energy of a bustling metropolis housed in the emotional vessel of a desert landscape Parched, desperate The plants need to be watered. The earth is nourished as the soil moistens The ground … Continue reading Sunday Morning Musings: The Plants Need to Watered