Petra Meer

Hello my name is Petra Meer and welcome to my IA page. I work as an illustrator/artist, arts and wellbeing facilitator and as a counsellor. Art and creativity have been a major part of my life for as long as I can remember. Being creative everyday enriches my life and continually sustains my wellbeing for the work that I do in the world with others.

My creative practice is made up of three broad areas: Working creatively wherever possible (often with nature in mind), Using creativity to encourage mindfulness and wellbeing in daily life and, Working creatively and therapeutically with others as a counsellor and group facilitator.

These areas of interest provide the foundation for the workshops I facilitate and teach out in the community. The media and modalities I enjoy sharing include: creative journaling and writing, nature journaling, drawing, illustration, painting, mindfulness practices, and counselling and therapeutic work practices.

I have been commissioned by the Tasmanian and New South Wales Parks and Wildlife Services to illustrate endangered species and bring awareness to fragile ecosystems. I have also run many arts/health based projects and workshops which encourage the joy of art-making for personal growth, meaning making, self care, connectedness, and caring for our natural environment.

You can find out more about me and my practice by visiting my website at petrameer.com