In my cherished art studio, affectionately dubbed my "she shed," I'm immensely grateful for its completion just before the onset of the 2020 pandemic. It became my sanctuary, where I delved into the transformative realm of meditative art under the guidance of Whitney Freya's art/meditation online classes. Mixing these classes with other online art classes, I started the process of learning what kind of artist I wanted to be. Through brush strokes of color and the triumph over fear of the canvas, I realized I was not only creating but also healing and cultivating self-awareness. Embracing this process, I found an enthusiasm to learn as much as possible as quickly as possible. With my insatiable thirst to learn everything now, I realized through meditation, it’s not how fast can I learn, it’s all about the process of keeping myself in the vibration of creativity, spending quality time with myself, meditating, and allowing the canvas to become a conduit for my inner dialogue and excitement for creating beautiful art.

This journey of meditative art sparked my enthusiasm to create the "Art from my heART" meditation and inspiration deck. Over the past four years, my painting practice has fueled me to follow my passions fearlessly. Crafting this deck was a joyful endeavor, and I hope its energy ignites excitement and growth in others. I initially created this deck for my own use, but as I was in the zone of creating it, I felt my excitement grow when thinking about stepping outside of my comfort zone and publishing this deck for the world to see. As scary as that sounded to me, I feel safe in the artist community. Crafting this deck was a joyful endeavor and working with Astara, publisher of Flower of Life Press has taught me the joy in collaborating with like minded beautiful souls helps us all succeed. The inspiration to share this deck with others blossomed from a desire to contribute positively to my community and to help me with my painting prompts! Initially hesitant about potential criticism, I realized the kindness within the creative community and embraced the opportunity to inspire others on their creative paths.

Exploring symbolism expanded my artistic vocabulary, enabling me to infuse deeper meaning into my creations and, ultimately, into my life. Each brushstroke became a reflection of my inner kaleidoscope, illuminating my BEing when I entered the state of flow. Through this process, I learned to extend compassion to myself, replacing self-criticism with self-kindness and friendship. Embracing symbolism has become a cornerstone of my art.

My deck represents a fusion of original artwork and sacred symbols, each card energized with the power to spark inspiration and introspection.

In my quaint backyard studio, I rediscovered the joy of giving myself permission to play, learn, and find delight in the creative process.

Grateful for the journey that led me here, I feel a soft and loving happiness in my heART with the creation of this deck.