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Kath.Artique Art for Wellbeing My vision is to nurture wellbeing through the transformative power of art. A place for calm, stillness, and peace.

Creating is my cathartic ('kathartique'), therapeutic and meditative space. It is this sanctuary that I seek to share with you.

You would think that I’d have my own entry for ready at the beginning of the month 😂.But … I often hesitate because I ...
15/10/2026

You would think that I’d have my own entry for ready at the beginning of the month 😂.

But … I often hesitate because I don’t want to influence the responses!

And more often not, I’m so glad I waited because the different ways that one palette is used never ceases to amaze me!!!

I love hearing “This was a challenging palette but I tried it anyway” and “These are not my colours but I gave it a go”.

It’s only a few years ago that I was scared to use colour!!!

Challenging other creatives to try palettes outside of their comfort zone each month is truly rewarding.

Thank you to each one of you who, not only give it a go, but share your work publicly! You are AMAZING! 🩵🤎🩵🤎

Finally - apologies in advance if I am slow to respond to comments … still battling here … but I see you and appreciate you. 🩵



I’m thrilled to have two of my pieces exhibiting at Recovered Futures Art Exhibition over the next few days. Hosted by R...
09/10/2026

I’m thrilled to have two of my pieces exhibiting at Recovered Futures Art Exhibition over the next few days.

Hosted by Richmond Fellowship Qld (RFQ), Recovered Futures is a curated art exhibition sharing creative works by artists with lived experience of mental health challenges.

As a believer in its an honour to be part of an exhibition offering audiences an opportunity to engage with recovery as a lived, creative, and human experience.

It’s all about connection!!!As I sit here on my lounge, drawing, I've been reflecting ... on you!The extraordinary comme...
09/10/2026

It’s all about connection!!!

As I sit here on my lounge, drawing, I've been reflecting ... on you!

The extraordinary comments and support I have received reflect the value of CONNECTION.

It’s the sincere, "I feel you. You’re not alone".

It’s the heartfelt, "Thank you for sharing - now I don’t feel so alone".

It’s currently , so I wanted to share some of the powerful messages built around this year's theme, "Build Community, Build Wellbeing".

A sincere thank you to this community. I see the way you support each other. I am incredibly grateful for the support wrapped around me. I intend to respond to your comments when I am able - but in the meantime, please know that you are truly valued. 💙💙💙

I usually post regularly.I love sharing my creative journey, and I love following the creative journeys of others.But th...
06/10/2026

I usually post regularly.

I love sharing my creative journey, and I love following the creative journeys of others.

But the last few months have been challenging. I’ve been dealing with some physical and mental health issues, and to be honest, creating - and sharing - haven’t always been easy.

There’s always a question about how much of the personal journey we should share.

How much is too much?

Does being vulnerable change how our work is seen? And, as someone who talks about art for wellbeing, should I be sharing when my own wellbeing is far from where I’d like it to be?

I don’t really have answers to those questions.

What I do know is that my art remains my refuge.

Sometimes creating feels expansive and joyful.

Sometimes it’s simply a place to go. A few quiet hours where I can focus on something outside myself.

Perhaps that’s part of the reality of a creative journey - and of wellbeing too.

So, if you’ve noticed I’ve been a little quieter lately, that’s why.

I’m still here. Still creating when I can. Still finding my way.


Welcome to OCTOBER This amazing image, taken in Yellowstone National Park, was shared on Unsplash by photographer Bret...
01/10/2026

Welcome to OCTOBER

This amazing image, taken in Yellowstone National Park, was shared on Unsplash by photographer Brett Meliti Brett Meliti . The palette was created using Adobe Color.

Anyone and everyone can participate. Simply be inspired by the palette each month and use it in your own creative practice.

Post your work using the hashtag and remember to TAG me Kath McCann so I can see and share your work 🩵.



There’s a series of shapes that have been appearing regularly in my work over the past few months - shapes that deviate ...
26/09/2026

There’s a series of shapes that have been appearing regularly in my work over the past few months - shapes that deviate from my usual aerial views and layered geology.

I don’t start with an idea of what something means. But I’ve come to recognise that what repeatedly appears in my work can reveal something - sometimes before I’m consciously aware of it.

So I’ve been wondering about these shapes.
Is it the shape itself?
The movement?
The way they interact with everything around them?
Or something else?

I have a sense of what they might be about, but I’m curious about what you see. 🩵





Finally - my contribution to SEPTEMBER . Not only was this a tricky palette - it was really hard to photograph it in a ...
20/09/2026

Finally - my contribution to SEPTEMBER . Not only was this a tricky palette - it was really hard to photograph it in a way that reflected the actual hues! But as always, it’s in the challenge that we learn. 🩵🩷🧡

Steal from yourself!I have a pinboard in my studio where I keep pieces that catch my attention. They’re often unfinished...
17/09/2026

Steal from yourself!

I have a pinboard in my studio where I keep pieces that catch my attention.

They’re often unfinished - sometimes a mini painting, a sketch, a colour combination or simply some lines.

I don’t always know why I’m drawn to them. I just know there’s something there.

Over time, this little collection has become a source of ideas - and a way of noticing what I’m drawn to in my own work.

Sometimes it reminds me of an idea I want to revisit. Sometimes it points me in a completely new direction. And sometimes it’s simply a reminder of something I really like doing.

If you feel stuck, look back before you look forward.
• Revisit past work - unfinished pieces, old sketches, abandoned ideas.
• Notice what still sparks joy.
• Ask which unfinished ideas call to you now.
• Look for the lines, colours, shapes or ideas that might shine a light on your next steps.

You can be your own greatest source of inspiration, my friends 🩵.





15/09/2026

update time. I rarely miss an evening playing in my journal. Sometimes the explorations inform my larger works. A lot of the time, it’s purely a place where the world stops, the brain rests, and time is lost.

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