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Jess Cochrane is a London-based Australian artist that is known for her figurative oil paintings. She focuses on familiar scenes of gathering and the things we as humans tend to gather. Her, "paintings capture the joy and glimmer found in small, relatable moments, raising questions about their enduring relevance and connection to future audiences." Her art is reminiscent of artists such as Cezanne, Gauguin, Monet, and Van Gogh. Art Education: BA in Visual and Performing Arts

Art Therapist Responsibilities Use art as a therapy tool to help patients express their emotions, heal from trauma, and improve mental health Have conversations and create art with patients to determine their emotional, cognitive, and social needs Plan and lead therapy sessions for their patients. Maintain clinical records and work with other healthcare or education professionals Follow ethical standards and maintain client confidentiality Required Credentials: A Master’s deg

Overall, this project has been really cool! I'm posting this a little late so I have a better sense of the direction of my piece than I did last week. I'm really excited to incorporate the laser printed drawing and I think it'll make a lot of sense thematically. I feel like burning the wood and having layers justifies my reasoning for using wood instead of canvas on this piece. I'm trying to put less detail on this painting because the paint dries too fast. In class, I had to