Hi, I’m Maralyn Nash. Welcome to the Naked Artist Journey.

Golden mandala design with intricate patterns and a central Om symbol on a black background.

author / artist / art therapist

Come with me on a journey of mind, body and soul as a pioneering Art Therapist I can help you peel back the layers and rediscover what gives you joy, energy and passion.

Author

Trained through the Key Persons of Influence entrepreneurial business course and Andrew Griffiths’ publishing workshop, started a ten-year journey of writing The Naked Artist Journey—a heartfelt blend of art, travel, healing, and personal growth.

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Artist

My mixed media artworks and photography are a celebration of the complexity, beauty and fragility of our natural world and cultural mysticism as well as a journey to inner landscapes.

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Art Therapist

As one of Australia’s pioneering art therapy graduates, I’ve specialised in mental health, aged care, disabilities, stress release, and cross-cultural creativity workshops. I now focus on women’s personal development, with the client-therapist relationship at the heart of my practice.

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Rediscover what gives you joy, energy and passion

The Naked Artist Journey by Maralyn Nash

Find your Naked Artist

Follow my personal journey of healing and self-discovery through the lens of art therapy and Eastern spirituality. This book includes seven creative exercises inspired by the chakra system—first introduced to me during my time in India—designed to help you reconnect with your inner light, creativity, and joy.

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Illustration of Nataraja, the dancing form of Shiva in Hindu mythology, encircled by a decorative mandala.

Gallery

Collectively all my artworks have been inspired by my exotic and adventurous voyages around the world and a fascination with universal symbols that focus on unconscious processes as well as aesthetic qualities. My artist’s palette is a collage of paper, paint and photographic travel images.

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"Maralyn’s art therapy vision workshops are inspiring and transcending. Being one of Australia’s first Master of Art Therapy graduates from Western Sydney University, Maralyn is a deeply effective and committed art therapist and group facilitator, is personable and just delightful."

Deborah Skinner, Artist and Art Therapist
" It has been a wonderful eye-opening experience to witness the positive effects and implementation of her art therapy practices from a range of clients including women, children, adolescents, schools and local disabilities services. Her professionalism combined with her empathic nature makes her a pleasure to work with and an incredible therapist. I am grateful to have crossed paths with her."

Sylvie Everingham-Potts, Clinical Administrator
"Maralyn is a true gem, with her natural authentic and compassionate nature, I am so grateful to have experienced her mentorship, workshops and 1:1 Art Therapy. She has guided and taught me various tools throughout my life journey which has brought out my deeper creative expression and true self…and love her humour too. A truly gifted master of the arts and therapy, I highly recommend Maralyn as an artist, art therapist, guide and mentor."

Julie Tucker, Art Therapist and Creative Director
"Maralyn’s caring approach, transparency and guidance in the role of art therapy supervisor was both immensely helpful and personal. Maralyn’s ability to listen without judgement, “show up” and provide sound advice at each session, helped to deal with long term client endings, with courage to treat each case with the grace and humility it deserved."

A.B, Clinical Art Therapist
" I had supervision and vision board workshop with Maralyn over a decade ago. Maralyn’s facilitation style was always warm, positive and passionate, special bonus with her infectious laughter!"

Eriko Kinoshita, Registered Art Therapist
"Maralyn’s colourful nature shines through in her ability to capture her audience’s attention and curiosity. I had the privilege and pleasure of collaborating with Maralyn, delivering a Yogalates Mandala Workshop. I highly recommend Maralyn as her therapeutic and authentic methods enable participants to be held within a space providing safety and support. To add to the journey, Maralyn’s fun and effervescent personality allowed the day to flow freely."

Jen Harris-Jenz, Yogalates