The Soul's Palette: Drawing on Art's Transformative Powers

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Making art, according to Cathy Malchiodi, may be as important to your physical and spiritual health as balanced nutrition, regular exercise, or meditation. Expressing yourself creatively-through drawing, painting, sculpture, photography-allows you to tap into a source of inner wisdom that provides guidance, soothes emotional pain, and revitalizes your being. The Soul's Palette reveals art's transformative powers. Exercises include working with materials for drawing, painting, sculpting, and collage; simple drawing and journal projects; self-guided meditations and affirmations; ideas for cultivating intuition, inspiration, and spontaneity; exploring personal symbols; and making art a spiritual practice.

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"Cathy Malchiodi is masterful in gathering and arranging the best of art's healing qualities. Carry The Soul's Palette with you each day like a Persian saddle book and awaken to worlds inside and out, reflections on the nature of art, and irresistible invitations to practice."Shaun McNiff, author of Art as Medicine and Trust the Process

"Cathy Malchiodi is a modern-day medicine woman who knows the cure is within. The Soul's Palette is like an eye-opening journey to the Grand Canyon of creativity and healing in the company of a seasoned guide."Jan Phillips, author of Marry Your Muse, God Is at Eye Level, and Making Peace

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Cathy A. Malchiodi is the author of The Art Therapy Sourcebook, Understanding Children's Drawings, and Handbook of Art Therapy. She holds advanced credentials in the areas of art therapy, expressive therapy, and counseling. She is on the board of directors of the American Art Therapy Association and has lectured on art and wellness throughout the United States and the world.