A lot of people find inspiration, motivation or just comfort in reading quotes. Sometimes, I am one of these people, but most of the quotes I have liked are lines out of stories because I like to read so much. Recently, however, I started a new board on my Pinterest account for grief encouragement quotes and saved a few that I… Read More »A Collage of Grief Encouragement Quotes

Last night, my family and I did a Day of the Dead skull art activity. I have become more aware of the Day of the Dead holiday or Día de Los Muertos in recent years and a lot of it is due to grief. Being in a country like the United States, we don’t have any history or culture that approaches death in… Read More »Day of the Dead Skull Art Activity

I have another incredibly easy way you can use art for grief. Actually, not just grief but anxiety, depression, sadness – anything that is making you in desperate need for calm and relaxation. I could never make a site like this without mentioning the painter, Bob Ross. Even though he died back in 1995, he is still immensely popular with… Read More »Bob Ross Art for Grief

I’ve got another activity for you to try. When we think about things that help grief, we also think about things that don’t help it at all. Sometimes, we don’t know either of these things until we try to interact with other people or situations. Then, we might realize that certain friendships become extra special to us or that something… Read More »Things That Help Grief. And Things That Make it Worse.

It’s time for a grief and loss art activity. We’re going to make a Comfort Box! Finding comfort through grief can be extremely difficult. I think one thing that makes it this way is that sometimes, we have no idea what we even need. I mean, how can you know? You’ve had this awful loss occur and you’ve never dealt… Read More »Comfort Box Grief and Loss Art Activity

When people think of art, they usually think of visual art like painting or drawing or sculpture. And some may immediately follow that thought with, “I am not artistic”. Or “I am not a creative person.” I imagine that if you were completely against the idea of art, you’re probably not at this website anymore. But those who are still here are… Read More »I Am Not Artistic. And It’s Okay!

It was difficult to decide on a grief art activity to talk about first because there are so many to choose from and I have enjoyed them so much. But art has always comforted me, whether I’m in good spirits or the complete opposite, so I’m a little bias. In time, I will be adding more and more of these… Read More »A Grief Art Activity – Are You Outside Looking In?