Ever stared at your child’s latest creation—a soggy, glitter-strewn, grey-ish masterpiece—and wondered what it all means?

In this episode, we’re diving deep into why these seemingly messy, imperfect artworks are bursting with potential. We’ll explore what lessons lie within these free-spirited creations and why it’s essential for mini-artists to have a safe space for experimentation without the worry of “right” or “wrong.”

Join us as we discuss how embracing the process of play, discovery, and a bit of creative chaos can help children grow into resilient, lateral thinkers, and bold problem-solvers.

We’ll discuss how to foster this exploratory spirit in your little ones, and show that sometimes, it’s the soggy, grey-brown art pieces that hold the greatest lessons.

If you'd like to read the blog that this post is about you can find it here.

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In this episode, we meet Bobby Napier, our amazing art therapist.

We talk about how art can be a tool for emotional regulation in children and we explore the science about why art can help relieve stress and anxiety, plus we share some of our stories about children we have seen overcome confidence and emotional trauma using creative arts therapies.

If you are interested in contacting Bobby to discuss anything we touch on in this episode, or if you'd like to book your own session with our amazing art therapist, you can contact Bobby directly at bobbynapier@gmail.com

Answering one of the most asked questions in the studio - how do I create a portfolio.

This episode is all about what to include (and what to leave out) of your portfolio - concentrating on art schools and excellence programs!

Here's a link to the blog on this topic, if you want to revisit some of the ideas in here: https://artlis.com.au/10-tips-to-create-an-art-portfolio/