Why Subscribe to The Art & the Calm?
I learned art from leading national illustrators that produced cover art for publications such as Time, Newsweek, and Rolling Stone magazines. I am now sharing my extensive knowledge to those who want to learn art.
Art history professors, interior designers, and even those who have won prestigious commissions for the United States postal stamps have personally taught me! How cool would it be to share art-specific knowledge with so many who want to learn?!
Having taught in my local community, I feel the call to reach a larger audience. Each art-specific class I took ranged from $1500 to thousands of dollars for in-person, multi-week sessions. One can choose to be self-taught, but education is vital to explore all of the knowledge needed to make great art.
After investing in high-quality art education off and on since 2002, I finally get to give back!
My other passion is studying neuroscience and breaking down complicated theories and practices into manageable, bite-sized steps people can take to feel better.*
As the published author of an art and wellness book,
I want to share more of what I learned. I lived on a mountain near Golden Colorado when I illustrated and wrote poetry in my quest for holistic and creative healing from the affects of trauma. The results were life changing.
Art making begins in the mind…
If you can’t quiet the critical voices and dig deep into vast creative resources, art-making remains burdensome.
*Currently, there is a staggering amount of adult Americans (58%) struggling with depression & anxiety.
I want to contribute to the healing of my fellow man,
My mission remains steadfast:
Where faith, recovery, and the craft of art rebuild purpose from the inside out.
What to Expect:
For free subscribers:
Posts will contain beneficial information on art, faith and neuroscience twice a month.
For paid subscribers:
The benefit of knowing you support my mission to bring art, faith and healing to as many people as possible.
You can join my Pastel and drawing community to help shape this unique space for newcomers to art making.
Video posts where I read the poetry that contributed to deeper healing, and the step by step actions you can take to apply to your own creative and holistic healing.
Remember, this is about cultivating calm and creativity. Its never too late to learn.
For just $7 a month, explore art, enhance creativity, and find tranquility—regardless of your budget.
Let’s create something beautiful together!
About me:
I am a practicing Catholic, and I long to share my “blue collar” simplicity to my faith as I have experienced both small and great miracles as I delve deeper into my childhood religion.
I am no expert, but if my writings make you want to explore aspects of this great and timeless religion, that would bring me joy.
My promise is to focus on art, faith and the beneficial aspects of neuroscience to help you experience more joy.
Jackie
Side note: Each individual's dedication and effort are their own. I promise to share what has worked for me, not convoluted theories or unreachable aspects of theology. Jesus alone can and does perform miracles of healing, even today. Never give up hope.
I hope you join!
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