Expressive Arts Therapy: 15 Creative Activities and Techniques

Here’s something surprising: the secret to a confident, expressive painting style isn’t working fast—it’s actually the opposite! When I start a painting, I take my time, pausing before every brushstroke. That’s right, it’s not about slapping paint on the canvas and hoping for magic. It’s about deliberate decisions. Why slow down? Because each stroke should have a purpose. I think about where that brushstroke is going, the mixture of colors on my palette, and how it will interact with what’s alre