Oil Painter, Certified Therapeutic Arts Coach and Meditation Master guiding people in personal liberation through tools of the imagination.
My paintings act as bridges between the beauty of the natural world and the rawness of feeling and healing.
As a Painter:
I work in oils, using a combination of master’s and mische techniques. I paint thin and sand the surface in between layers, using glazes to build colorful luminosity.
I started ‘disappearing’ while painting as a young girl and the effects of the creative process on the brain have captivated me ever since. Deep meditation is the only thing I have been able to relate to these experiences.
My choice of subject matter comes from being emotionally moved by scenes in meditations, through shamanic journeying and tapping into the healing needed for the collective. I choose subjects that honor transcendental experiences, the connection of nature to healing, and the purity and strength of women.
I believe the female figure represents the sacredness of the world and that moon lovers are honoring an aspect of the sacred feminine.
My foundational intention is to offer my art as yantras – sacred images that act as touchstones to the parts of ourselves that are ready to return home. My wish is that you will find moments of peace through connecting with my artwork.
As an MFA Art Teacher, Therapeutic Arts Coach, Somatic Healing Coach and Meditation Expert:
Shelley’s mission is to make art accessible, meaningful, and transformative – whether you are a beginner or advanced painter. She utilizes a Socratic seminar approach that helps each person find their own artistic voice. Classes comprise of cohorts of 4 – 7 people so everyone receives individual attention.
Certified Therapeutic Arts Coach and (in progress) Somatic Healing Coach Certified
Meditation Teacher through Training in Power Academy
Official Copy Artist of the Louvre Museum, Paris
24 years of teaching experience with students ages 4 – 90+
As a Therapeutic Arts Coach for Business:
🎨💼 Unlock Your Team’s Potential Through Art-Based Wellness Programs. With Shelley’s foundation as a Certified Therapeutic Arts Coach and MFA, we reduce burnout and enhance focus through innovative, art-driven programs designed for forward-thinking companies. 💊🖌️
Why Choose Art-Based Wellness?
🌪️ If your team is struggling with distraction, missed deadlines, or inter-office conflict, it’s time for a solution that recalibrates your team’s culture. Art-based wellness offers a unique, science-backed approach to mental clarity, stress reduction, and team cohesion. Programs like ‘Creative Self Care’ help teams stay focused, build resilience, and reconnect with their creative selves, leading to a colorful exhale of relief for all. 🌬️🟣🟢🟠
☮️ Impact on Your Organization:
– Reduce burnout and absenteeism
– Improve focus and productivity
– Enhance team unity and communication
– Greater overall well-being and job satisfaction
🔧 Each team has unique strengths and challenges. We tailor each program based on a thorough and thoughtful investigation of the challenges your team is facing so we can level up your team’s culture in precise, efficient ways.
🤩 Promote mental clarity and enhanced focus by calming the nervous system and establishing healthier neuropathways.
🤔 Foster deeper self-awareness and effective communication by empowering team members to process complex thoughts and emotions. These modules can be customized to address your team’s specific challenges.
☺️ Equip your team with practical tools to stay uplifted and driven when facing work challenges, ensuring they’re ready to embrace change and lead with renewed purpose.
🐣 Origin of Neuro Art:
Developed by request from a health organization seeking solutions for employee burnout, this program integrates therapeutic arts with mindfulness techniques and body-based therapy to combat stress and emotional fatigue. It offers a holistic way to enhance well-being through creative expression.
Let’s Bring Wellness to Your Workplace: 👩🏻💻 If you’re a leader committed to enhancing your team’s well-being, let’s connect. Book a call with me to explore how we can tailor our Creative Care Process to your organization’s needs.
