Shelter
I have been thinking about the concept of shelter for the past two days. This is due to the challenge for August from the website, The Sketchbook Challenge . The task is to represent an idea in your sketchbook in any way, shape, or form that you want. So, I have been thinking. I am new to the idea of art journaling and sketching, but I am enjoying the task. Anyway, back to the concept of shelter. My friend, Tawnya, the art therapist at my facility, asks students to make a "safe room" representation during their sessions with her. They get to make the best place in the world - someplace that is safe and all their own. There are no rules to what has to be in the room - no rules about what is not allowed - no rules at all. As a music therapist, I have never really thought about the concept of shelter, especially how it is interpreted by my clients. I have been pretty spoiled in my existence, but the contemplation of this topic is starting to challenge my place in the wor...