On Studio Meditations and Washing the Slate Clean

by Jenn | Jan 11, 2021 | Blog, Current Affairs, Entrepreneurial, Pandemic Ponderings, self esteem through art, stories from the studio

It’s been 312 days since I have been able to utilize my studio in any meaningful way. March 5, 2020 was the last day I taught an in-person class—the space has since been relegated to the ranks of a *really* expensive storage locker.   I was thinking about...

Sometimes The Right Decision Is a Difficult One

by Jenn | Jul 16, 2020 | Blog, Coronavirus Chronicles, Current Affairs, Decision Making, self esteem through art

Hello there! Man, oh man—I miss you! How are you doing? That’s not a rhetorical question, I seriously want to know. It’s been a series of ups and downs for me the past 4+ months. Some days, I feel like I am drowning in loss and grief and trauma, and other...

In Art As In Life: How Do YOU Approach a Blank Canvas?

by Jenn | Sep 29, 2019 | Art Heals, Coaching, Decision Making, Goal Setting, self esteem through art, stories from the studio

When I am working with people in my art-based mindfulness programs, I learn A LOT about them simply by observing the way they approach a blank canvas or a blank page in their journals. In art, as in life, I can pinpoint the perfectionists, identify those who are prone...

Perfection is Overrated

by Jenn | Sep 22, 2019 | Art Heals, Coaching, self esteem through art, stories from the studio

I believe in putting yourself out there and trying new things, regardless of what the outcome might be. I tried a thing over the weekend and it didn’t turn out the way I had hoped. I was going for beachy…it turned out blobby. I was going for waves on a...

Always Just Try

by Jenn | Aug 13, 2019 | Art Heals, Goal Setting, Kids, self esteem through art, stories from the studio, the power of words

Yesterday, I spent a few hours doing the first of a few deep cleans before the Self Esteem Through Art studio reopens for all of the fall programs. I hung some new lighting—these adorable mason jar lights. And, I found this little note while sweeping under and...

Your Child’s Shelf-Life As An Athlete Is Limited But Their Character Is Forever

by Jenn | Jun 29, 2019 | Art Heals, Blog, Coaching, Kids, self esteem through art, stories from the studio

I’ve observed a particular trend for over a decade now and it’s time to share my thoughts on it. As most of you know, the majority of my programs are geared towards children in middle-elementary school through middle school, with some complementary...