To kick off Mental Health Week, R. Thomas Art partnered with Brittany Martin of Forms of Therapy for a special Art Therapy session where we discussed emotions, our current state as a society and expression through colour and creativity. Participants were requested to provide an emotion that they are feeling during COVID-19 and were assigned a colour palette. Those feeling scared, calm or alone were assigned the cool palette and those feeling unsettled, anxious or inquisitive were assigned the warm palette.

Throughout the paint session, Reynold and Brittany spoke openly about vulnerability, the feeling of the unknown and how art as a form of therapy can be a pivotal tool for healing while going through these emotions. The psychology behind the effects of colours speaks directly to the range of emotions that we feel. Those who expressed feelings of sadness, through the current state of society, can also find beauty in the calmness and where there is hostility with the pause in our lives we can find comfort in the time to reflect on what is truly valuable to us.