by Jenn | Apr 5, 2018 | Art Heals, Dear Daughters
Dear Daughters, “There are four things in this life that will change you. Love, music, art, and loss. The first three will keep you wild and full of passion. May you allow the last to make you brave.” ~Erin van Vuren I saw that quote the other day and I...
by Jenn | Mar 23, 2018 | Art Heals, Kids, Life, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
We just wrapped up our “Wonder”-themed series in the studio. It was an 8-week session that incorporated concepts from R.J. Palacio’s book (and movie) Wonder. We didn’t spend a lot of time recapping what happened with Auggie and his friends, but...
by Jenn | Mar 13, 2018 | Art Heals, Coaching, Life, self esteem through art, stories from the studio
Yesterday was the last class in the current after-school series for my Monday girls. We were wrapping up our 8-week, Wonder-themed artistic exploration with a special project. The girls were tasked with creating a 5x7 alcohol ink abstract on Yupo paper, with the...
by Jenn | Feb 23, 2018 | Art Heals, Current Affairs, Effective Parenting, Kids
I am known for the empowering art-based programs I run for girls and women, but I have had boys’ programs on the brain a LOT lately. Ever since I started the Self Esteem Through Art program, I have been trying to gather enough boys to host regular boys’...
by Jenn | Jan 25, 2018 | Art Heals, Coaching, Current Affairs, Goal Setting, Health and Wellness, Life, Nature, self esteem through art
Hello all! I don’t know about you, but I have a weird relationship with the month of January—always have, probably always will. On one hand, I have the TV commercials, magazine covers, billboards, and all types of gurus screaming at me to LOSE WEIGHT, BUY THE...
by Jenn | Jan 24, 2018 | Art Heals, Coaching, Goal Setting, Life, self esteem through art, Uncategorized
I want to give you an art-based example of life. This post is for anyone who has ever quit just shy of the tipping point or anyone who lets their negative self-talk get in the way of a win. I see it all the time, so I know you are out there—and I hope this post finds...
