In the practice of art-based mindfulness, an intention rests behind every artwork. Preluding the creation of Timberella 6 (T6), the intention was enterprising.
Immediately, the piece went in unexpected directions. I wanted to think forward in time, but T6 took me back. I wanted enterprising to be expressed as entrepreneurial grandeur and financial success, she wanted simplicity and resourcefulness.
Restricted by time and materials—and knowing better than to force creative flow—I opened to the process. Here are the surprising (and inspiring) results!
Art-based mindfulness and mindfulness-based art therapy can be used to address the physical and socio-emotional changes that are experienced during mid-life. In this week’s blog, I explore the research, and also share five benefits of art-based mindfulness during mid-life transitions including perimenopause.
When things fall apart, it is entirely possible that they are falling together. In this week’s blog, I share about the two most difficult periods of my life—caregiving and divorce—and how creativity and mindset were used to get through. This blog also features six tips for managing personal crisis with acceptance and grace.
There once was a girl, who lived in the woods, in a nest on the tallest of treetops…
Through parable and environmental sculpture, Girl in the Woods is an ongoing body of work that explores my personal journey through the lens of yoga philosophy and nature-based art. Central to the story is a woodland character named Timberella.In Parable 6, she meets the Stag— symbolizing divinity—who teaches her how to connect with her Inner Wisdom through art and creativity. The sculpture Timberella 3 is also revealed
When things fall apart, it is entirely possible that they are falling together. In this week’s blog, I share about the two most difficult periods of my life—caregiving and divorce—and how creativity and mindset were used to get through. This blog also features six tips for managing personal crisis with acceptance and grace.
