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Uses sticks of pigment, chalk, and binder. Pastels blend easily and can produce a painterly effect. Pastel drawing in art therapy is often used for its immediacy and the ability to blend colors to express mood and atmosphere.

A medium using pigments suspended in a water-based solution. Watercolor is often used in art therapy to explore emotions due to its fluid nature, which can mirror the flow of feelings.

An art technique where the artwork is made by assembling different forms and materials. In art therapy, collage can assist individuals in conceptualizing and integrating various aspects of their life and experiences.

The art of capturing images using light-sensitive materials or digital sensors. In art therapy, photography can be a powerful medium to explore reality, perception, and change, and it can also be used to create photo narratives.

The art of forming glass into functional or artistic shapes by inflating it with a blowpipe. Glassblowing can be used in art therapy for its highly engaging process that can enforce a sense of accomplishment and control.

An ancient painting method where pigments are mixed with hot wax and applied to a surface. Encaustic painting in art therapy can encourage experimentation and engagement with the physical aspects of the medium.

The art of making objects from clay and firing them at high temperatures. Ceramics in art therapy allow for a tactile experience and may help in expressing feelings through shaping and building.

Art created using digital technology as part of the creative or presentation process. Digital art can offer a non-messy and easily correctable medium in art therapy, appealing to those who feel intimidated by traditional materials.

Involves creating images by printing, typically on paper. Printmaking in art therapy can be a reflective process, allowing multiple expressions of a single image and exploring themes of change and repetition.

Uses pigments with a medium of drying oil as the binder. It is a traditional medium valued for its richness and depth of color. In art therapy, oil painting may be used to help patients take their time and engage more deeply with their artwork.

A form of dry art medium made of finely ground organic materials that are held together by a gum or wax binder. Charcoal allows for expressive line work and rich tonal work, which can facilitate emotional release in art therapy.

Involves using plant, animal, or synthetic fibers to construct practical or decorative objects. Textile arts in art therapy, such as weaving or knitting, can be meditative and may help improve focus and reduce anxiety.

A fast-drying paint made of pigment suspended in acrylic polymer emulsion. Acrylics are versatile and can be used in art therapy for layering techniques, which might represent complex emotions and experiences.

A three-dimensional art form created by shaping or combining materials. Sculptures can be used in art therapy to help clients express and resolve complex feelings through the physical act of manipulation.