Creative Practice

This project is part of my art tool kit that I have created for my practicum work at the hospital.  When I meet a patient I offer one of my crafts.  I have found that having a choice of three is good for both the patient and myself as a facilitator.  Having the three options allows me to know I am offering something I can do and allows the patient a easier choice to make rather than asking "what would you like to do."

This craft has been one of my favorites.  I find that the simplicity of the project makes it accessible to multiple communities of people children and elders alike.  I always explain that there is no wrong way, and tell them I am a dancer not an artist.  I have found that allowing myself to take my guard down and be honest about not being a visual artist has allowed both me and the patient to have beautiful explorations.

Dot Painting:

Supplies:

Canvas or thick paper
Acrylic paint
Paint brush
Paper plate


1. Start with a blank canvas or thick paper, paint, paintbrush and plate for mixing.  Include white or cream paint.

2.  Using paint brush or paint bottles make random dots of paint over entire canvas

3.  Using brush begin to mix colors with a swirling technique 

4.  Continue across canvas you can add more paint if needed there is no right or wrong

5.  Enjoy your art work!