Stillness Speaks

Reflections in Motion: A Journey Through Abstract Expressionism

What you'll learn
- How to create a mixed media art piece through various mediums to explore creative and abstract expression.
- You will explore abstract expressionism; creative writing and storytelling; and integrative collage techniques.
- You will learn the benefits of utilizing inquiry in the creative process.
- Expand on your understanding and awareness of abstract expressionism.
- Uncover the wealth of inner wisdom and creativity that is waiting to be explored within you.
- Bring your expression to the canvas exploring mixed media and method to create a one-of-a-kind abstract.
- The benefits of guided visualizations and/or meditations. A full meditation is included.

Requirements
- Be willing to explore a blend of techniques, including various artistic tools and media, and creative writing. No artistic experience or writing experience required.
- Be curious and willing to explore inquiry as a catalyst to the creative process.
- Be willing to get messy and step into the inner and outer process. This work goes hand-in-hand.
- Be willing to set aside time each week to focus on the work.
- If you are under the care of a therapist for PTSD and other mental health conditions that carry trauma, please review this course and its materials with them before you continue.

Description
This is an interactive journey that extends far beyond the screen. You'll be invited to spend time with your art journal, engage in deep contemplation, and explore the many layered dimensions of abstract expressionism, both on the page and on the canvas. This is where reflection meets creation, and where your inner world begins to take form through art.

Together we will:

Explore the inner realms utilizing the insightful tools on inquiry as we adventure into the creative depths of abstract expressionism utilizing mixed media, meditation, creative writing with storytelling and poetry, along with integrating the potency of collage.

Utilize our mixed media journal to act as not only the container for what will emerge, but as the portal for our own inner transformation that has yet to come.

Explore the wild garden of our innermost realms exploring multiple types of mixed media as we step through the portal and into what is possible using our mixed media art journals, composition notebook or other form of media; and taking those mediums with us to be used on the canvas.

Create a unique to you, one-of-a-kind, piece of art that explores a unique process of introspection and exploration. This is more than just an art course, it is a journey that begins with you and ends on the canvas. What happens after that? That is up to you.

Remember:

This process is about the journey, andnot the outcome. It isn't meant to be neat, clean or tidy. Its messy, chaotic, and unruly, and in that imperfectly perfect process of becoming, is something incredible. It's a representation of the the authentic inner you beyond structures, guidelines and rules. It allows us the opportunity to alter our perception and shift into a new truth or awareness.

Disclaimer & Trauma Disclosure

Trauma is tender and complex terrain. At any moment—through a color, a scent, or a memory—triggers may surface during this process. If you find that the material stirs difficult emotions or brings up unresolved trauma, and you are currently under the care of a professional, please pause and reach out for support. Your mental and emotional wellbeing is of utmost importance.

This container of creative expression is designed to be a gentle companion on your journey of self-exploration—helping you discover who you are in the present and imagine the life you wish to create. However, it is vital that you feel supported when triggers arise. Please consider speaking with a qualified mental health professional or a trusted loved one if needed.

By continuing, you agree to take full responsibility for your own wellbeing and to seek appropriate help if challenges arise.

Please note: I am not a therapist. These practices are not a replacement for therapy or medical guidance. If you experience symptoms related to PTSD or any trauma-related condition, stop immediately and consult a mental health practitioner.

The perspectives and tools offered here are personal insights and are intended as supportive invitations—not professional prescriptions. They are shared with care, and it is your responsibility to discern what resonates, adapt with discernment, and seek guidance when necessary.

You are the guardian of your path. If you choose to engage with or adapt any of the material offered here, you do so by your own conscious choice and discretion.

Who this course is for:
- Anyone willing to step into new ways of creative expression.
- Those who seek to remove creative blocks.
- Individuals seeking to dive deeper into the adventures of self-realization.
- Those who seek to step out of a stuck thought patterns and shift into a limitless growth mindset.
- Those ready to explore new thought systems by opening into creative expression.
- Those seeking an artistic method that can be used more than once to create a personal portfolio.
- Those seeking to deepen into their own inner process.
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