
Meet Chrissy Foreman: Autistic-ADHD Artist, Arts Therapist and Educator ๐๐ซถ๐พ๐จ
Hi lovely, Iโm Chrissy ๐ฟ๐ซถ๐ฝ๐จ
Iโm a proudly neuro-affirming Therapeutic Artist, passionate about self-discovery, personal wellbeing and learning, via Art Therapy experiences.
Alongside a Masters in Therapeutic Arts Practice with Specialisation in Research, I weave together 25 years as a Professional Artist and Educator, with special expertise working with neurodivergent children, late-diagnosed autistic/ADHD women, LGBTQIA+, and allied health professionals.
As a late-diagnosed Autistic ADHDโer myself, itโs my passion to support neurodivergent people to creatively discover their unique strengths, interests and goals for thriving, while expanding the research base of our unique, lived experiences and needs.
In my free time, I love chilling at home with my son and 3 cats, sipping tea, going on nature walks, making art, building LEGO, tending to my house plants and enjoying gluten-free friendly cafes. Oh, and frolicking barefoot in the rain! ๐ง๏ธ
Read more about my journey below ๐
My Story โฆ
I've been a creative soul for as long as I can rememberโdrawing, painting, writing, dancing, and performing were natural outlets for my sensitive, anxious, and curious nature.
Though I studied art throughout high school, I wasnโt accepted into art school (and was encouraged to pursue a more โpracticalโ path), so I trained in education and travelled. Still, my love for creativity never left me. In my 20s, I returned to art through visual arts study and later, art therapy with The MIECAT Institute.
Despite two decades of talk therapy, I continued to experience deep anxiety, overwhelm, and emotional flooding. But creative expression always brought me a sense of calm. That led me to pursue a Masterโs in Therapeutic Artsโto understand why creativity felt so healing.
Motherhood, burnout, and eventual diagnoses of ADHD (at 42) and Autism (at 44) helped everything click: my sensitivities, creativity, intuitive nature, and how I process the world.
Now, with a Masterโs in Therapeutic Arts Practice and a focus on neuro-affirming research, Iโm passionate about creating offerings for kids and late-identified neurodivergents (and those who support us), to help us better understand our brains, our needs, and thriveโauthentically.
Sustainability Practices
- Wherever possible in the studio, we use natural/recycled materials that are locally sourced, alongside art materials with proven, low-toxicity safety certification through ACMI
- Clients are shown eco-friendly processes to use and dispose of art materials
- Art prints and card decks are are printed locally within Australia, using quality eco-friendly processes
- Packaging is Australian-sourced, recycled and reusable wherever possible
- We regularly volunteer to collect litter from our local creeks and bushland, contributing to change in our own backyard
Inside Artuition Studio
ARTUITION Studio is a homely Private Therapeutic Arts Studio
Based in on beautiful Gubbi Gubbi Country, Clontarf, Queensland, 4019. Australia
In 2022, after running therapeutic art sessions in schools, council venues and galleries for many years, I finally opened my own studio!
Welcome to Artuition Studio โฆ an open, airy, plant-filled therapeutic art space to imagine, grow and co-create your well-being journey. With a private side entrance, surrounded by lovely a garden sanctuary, youโll experience nourishing, therapeutic art sessions and workshops to support authentic self-discovery and personal growth, in a space that feels safe, inspiring and relaxed to be in.
ARTUITION Studio is also the home of my (Chrissyโs) art, as well as a new neurodivergent art gallery!! If youโre in the Brisbane North area and would like to book a private studio visit, reach out below to chat.