In this video I share with you a few characteristics of each medium as I hope to inspire your ability to choose the medium that matches the desired experience during the activity. If you stay till the end of the video, you can watch as I create an acrylic canvas in true Meditative Painting fashion.

After teaching Meditative Painting Workshop’s since 2005, I have reached thousands of people through the blend of Meditative art and mindfulness practices. I was not surprised to find that in the early quarantine months so many people gravitated towards creative outlets such as painting and drawing with a mindfulness approach. In this video I’ve taken just a few minutes to summarize Meditative Painting and Art making with a mindfulness approach as I have done and so many workshops in courses over the years...

Gathering supplies can be stressful For some who are new to this practice and we can help! Simply order your packet (at least a couple weeks prior to the event) and we can make sure you have everything you’ll need. Feel free to watch this video and learn about what’s in the packet.

If you are brand new to watercolor?...this little tutorial may help you get your colors ready before we begin.

Keep it simple and achievable. These goals help manage the procrastinator. 

The goal is this: Create a space that feels so inviting that your whole body feels excited to sync into your new creative self-care practice. Here are a few ideas I share from Pathfinder Studio & Nature Sanctuary...

The Creative Cooperative.org is a website dedicated to offering safe opportunities for anyone affected by substance use disorder, loss or trauma.  

Share the link with anyone in search of:

• Creative classes
• Community events
• Support groups
• Connections in the community

The Creative Self-Care Playlist offers a blend of ambient, rhythmic or melodic songs that are not generally found on a person's everyday music list. This is intentional so that these sounds can be used for wellness practices. When we dedicate certain music to wellness practices, our body responds to the songs in beneficial ways to promote deeper, more efficient responses.