My personal development has resulted in successfully completing a foundation course in Art Psychotherapy, gaining a fascinating insight into how art therapy can bridge gaps and open up communication.
Teaching art for a sheltered housing charity, Centra, for over a year. Providing a group of people regular creative challenges and social contact. One group member was completely blind, another struggled from the after effects of a stroke, others were in wheelchairs with limited hand movement. I was able to encourage them all to have a go, to discover drawing and sculpture and communicate through their art.
In 2020 I set up my own creative business www.JOKstudios.com
Alongside freelancing in design, I run a multi platform creative business, with a strong brand presence, via instagram, Pinterest, an online shop, retail and a business website.
