About Me
Hi there and thank you for checking out my website! My name is Emily and I started this website with the goal of sharing information, tips, and offering services in my art business. I am a trained art therapist and enjoy utilizing art in a variety of ways with diverse groups. I have been working for over 5 years with an elderly population and recently expanded my services to include children and adults of all ages. Art making is a unifying means of communication and expression. There are no restrictions nor one size to fit all.
During my time with an elderly population, I gained skills of what techniques and modalities are best suited for this group. Certainly there are different levels of functioning and my art tasks were modified or changed to suit the group. I am quite adaptable to my environment and what may be needed. One learns to be patient, flexible and to use their creativity in this field!
I consider myself to be a curious, inquisitive and caring person. I have a wide variety of interests especially in the health and wellness area. Over the years, I have operated a landscaping business, taught yoga, served in Haiti, worked in sales, and provided a variety of therapeutic services. Art has been with me from the beginning. Since I was a child, it was my favorite hobby and held a special place in my heart. Although it took a while to incorporate it into a career, it has been a continuing thread throughout my life’s tapestry. I am blessed to be able to do what I love and to share this with others. I gain so much happiness and gratitude when I feel I can help another person express and enjoy themselves. I hope to share this love of art making with many in the future!