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Relaxation and Self Care in the New Year with Mandalas

In a rapidly growing society that is ever more technology based, our spirit seeks ways to Relax, Decompress, Slow down, and Connect within. Adult coloring books have had a huge popularity, with intricate designs and pattern. Many of those coloring books have mandala based templates.  This weekend, I am offering an opportunity to take one of my workshops on "Creating an Intention Mandala". While engaging in the serenity of designing your Mandala, we will incorporate symbolism that reflects your Intentions for the New Year. I will provide handouts with common universal symbols, along with color and number symbolism to help through the activity.  Each participant in the workshop will receive a mini protractor set, that can then be used at home to continue making mandalas, even drawing them in your journals.  The mandalas in the workshop will be created on canvas panels and all materials are provided.  The workshop will be held adjacent to my art studio

Clutching my Paintbrushes - The Transition from Creating at Home to an Open Studio

Every artist has their own journey within their creative life. On the surface the travel may seem similar, but each of our experiences vary greatly on how they impact our growth as a human. I consider us some of the most courageous people on the planet, continually challenging ourselves and exposing our inner most vulnerabilities, in order to elevate our Souls and our Art.  As this year was coming to closure, I felt compelled for change. For years I had been creating on a daily basis inside the security of my own home, even during times when my home itself wasn't secure. I had created my own artful world where my every moment would walk me through this world I created. Sacred spaces of art supplies in bounty, my tools for expression and understanding, grown so large they replaced my decor. Sleepless, painful nights could be soothed by walking a few steps to an easel. And while it has been healing and soothing and full of embrace, at the same time it has only allowed me to exten