Badrock Articles

Why modify the creative environment for people with autism on the spectrum?

Mindfulness and art go hand in hand, but if our environment is not compatible with a state of flow, how will we get all those proven...

Get off the Canvas - How to be creative in with limited supplies and space

This was always going to eventually come up..... We are all living our best lockdown life, and sometimes it can be tricky to constantly...

Art in Aged Care is not about making the painting... and I will tell you why

If you have been reading my blog for a while now, you will know that art gives opportunity for non-verbal expression. As the brain slowly...

Art Allows us to live more happy and productive lives by entering the state of "FLOW"

Most of us are living ‘above the red line’, our cortisol and adrenaline levels are up. We all know that living in a constant stressed...

Should we encourage kids to express their emotions by harnessing the power of mindfulness?

Art is more than drawing colours on a page. Being creative empowers children to freely express their emotions in an adaptive way. I...

Why art is so important for children's growth and development

It’s time to start embracing your creative side. Did you know that Art plays a vital role in early childhood development and is often...

When mental illness meets artistic brilliance - meet Vincent Van Gogh

Artist Name: Vincent Willem Van Gogh DOB: 30 March 1853 DOD: 29 July 1890 Mediums: Oil Paintings Subjects: Figure, Landscapes,...