Letting Creativity Support Your Well-Being

Letting Creativity Support Your Well-Being

As individuals, we who are affiliated with The Painting Experience are among millions of concerned people who actively support basic freedoms and rights—for immigrants, for women, for the environment, for anyone who lacks access to the fundamental resources they need....
Three Steps to Greater Creative Self-Compassion

Three Steps to Greater Creative Self-Compassion

“Self-compassion entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism.” ~ Kristin Neff In the first part of this series on self-compassion and...
The Myth of Inspiration : Don’t Wait to Paint

The Myth of Inspiration : Don’t Wait to Paint

 Wherever you are is the entry point. ~ KabirWho does not feel the tingle of excitement at the prospect of painting? Paint is sensuous. Its rich vibrant colors and its yielding smoothness make you want to taste the delicious enjoyment of applying it to paper. To stand...
Process Painting and Self-Compassion : Part 1

Process Painting and Self-Compassion : Part 1

  Staying present and compassionate toward ourselves frees us to express our unique creative wisdom. So why this topic — self-compassion? And what does it have to do with painting for process? Well, let me ask you, when you are painting, or expressing yourself...