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Art Therapy: Gathering Your Art Supplies

Updated: Aug 2

By Lynn Cukaj, ATR-BC, MHC-LP www.CreativeExpressionsConsulting.com

Art Therapy for Children, Teenagers and Adults


A Thoughtfully Curated List of Art Materials


Below is a list of carefully selected items, readily available on Amazon or conveniently found around your home. While these materials are perfect for Art Therapy sessions, they offer endless opportunities for creative self-expression right in the comfort of your own space. Unleash your creative expression and delve into a world of boundless imagination. As always, feel free to get some inspiration at www.CreativeExpressionsConsulting.com for Art Therapy activities that you can try at home and on your own. Enjoy!



Prang Watercolor Paint Set and Mixed Media Journal, Assorted Colors

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LDTJJ69/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_PH2GK6ZS837JH1FYBG88?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


Pentel Arts Oil Pastels, 50 Color Set

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00LFCWSPM/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_H42KAF93C3F5FMPRYC3X


Cezanne Professional Colored Pencil Set of 24 Colors, Artist Quality Soft Core Blendable Lead for Drawing, Coloring, Sketching

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B084WZMKM6/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_ZQPA51P5VFAG13RAM28E

The Pencil Grip Kwik Stix Solid Tempera Paint, Super Quick Drying, 12 Pack

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013HO4OR0/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_R2FWXVJFQ8777ABACFJ4


Artist Brush Markers Pens for Adult Coloring Books, 34 Colors

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085DP36VF/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_WMCYREMTXER7F56J9Q90?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1


Strathmore Sketch Pad, 9"x12" Wire Bound, 100 Sheets

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027A39PY/ref=cm_sw_r_oth_api_glt_fabc_TT29CWEC6EC25AP4WV48


Other Art Materials


Imagery Online: Unsplash.com offers beautiful, free images and photos that you can download and use for any art project.


Craigslist.org, Nextdoor.com, or Facebook Marketplace for old magazines and imagery books and any sort of arts and crafts that neighbors are willing to give away.


Dollar Stores for cheap materials and other fun craft items.

Materials around the home for a collage:

  • Wrapping Paper

  • Old Magazines

  • Newspapers

  • Old Photos

  • Junk (snail) Mail

  • Bubble wrap (for texture)

  • Maps or Atlas pages

  • Origami Paper or Colored Construction Paper

  • Colorful Candy Wrappers

  • Old Calendars with Artwork or Photos

  • Cardboard Boxes (cut into shapes)

  • Colored Tissue Paper

  • Leaves / Dried Flowers / Rocks

  • Fabric Scraps or Swatches

  • Greeting Cards (used or unused)

  • Paint Swatches (from home improvement stores)

  • Yarn / Ribbon / Buttons / Beads


 

For more therapeutic activities and resources on how to incorporate Art Therapy into your life, read more from Lynn's Creative Expressions Blog.


Learn more about Art Therapy and Lynn Cukaj, Board Certified Art Therapist here: www.CreativeExpressionsConsulting.com


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