Workshop overview
Paint Your Essence
It is all about YOU and creating your inner landscape. Your landscape is the fertile ground to discover YOU and to create change. Color, imagery, and symbolism will be your guides in this expressive painting workshop. This workshop is an opportunity for you to connect to YOU – your Expression. How does it get any better than that?
With different themes every month, we use art to learn about ourselves in a fun, playful way. Welcome.
THE JOURNEY OF TRANSPARENCY
Paint Your Essence 2023 Theme
Say yes to the implied new opportunities that the brand-new year promises, and what better way to begin the year than by being transparent. But what exactly is transparency? It is “the quality of allowing light to pass through so that objects behind can be distinctly seen.” This theme is going to brilliant and also going to be a fun challenge.
Transparency in our everyday lives means allowing your light to shine through, no longer casting a shadow over your life. This means telling the truth without defending, hiding, or feeling ashamed. It’s time to face our fears, resolve our inner issues, and let go of what is no longer serving us. Let’s kick off 2023 with creative ways to express ourselves and live fully and deeply!
When you sign up for Paint Your Essence, you’re committing to exploring who you are – honestly – through the art you create. Art doesn’t lie – it shows us a reflection that can’t be hidden behind masks or social posturing.
What will we create for our year if we choose to be transparent today? For our life? What kind of art piece would you make?
Expressing ourselves creatively can bring clarity around things we are struggling with, give us an outlet for our emotions, increase self-awareness, provide relaxation and joy, and even reduce stress. Through a year of Paint Your Essence Workshops, we have an opportunity to tap into our innermost thoughts and feelings to gain insight into who we really are at our core—and how that impacts how we live our lives each day.
While it might seem intimidating initially, being transparent allows us to open up more possibilities in life. From experience of practicing being transparent has enabled me to live happily and freely from fear-based beliefs or judgments from others. Now more than ever before is the perfect time for you to take advantage of this fresh new energy in 2023 – explore different mediums of creative expression with Paint Your Essence Workshops! These workshops provide a safe space for personal exploration with helpful guidance along the way so that you can create meaningful art pieces while deepening your understanding of who you are on a deeper level.
Join us a year filled – let’s get started on this journey toward greater tranparency together!
January
Jan 29
Dream & Create Transparency, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
It’s time to embark on a journey that will shift your perspective and deepen your understanding of the power of transparency—introducing you to an online art workshop, “Dream & Create Transparency,” designed to help you discover what it means to become transparent.
This Paint Your Essence Workshop invites and provides the perfect opportunity to dream up and create art exploring what transparency truly means to YOU, look deeply into yourself, and something new you want for your life.
February
Feb 26
Turn on the Light to Honesty, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Through this workshop, you will challenge yourself to confront your self imposed expectations around family and friends, discover if you are an open door or avoid being vulnerable, and learn how to be transparent without feeling the need to self-sacrifice. Reclaim the former version of yourself and ditch the lackluster latter – let this interactive workshop do its magic!
March
Mar 19
Personal Beliefs are Translucent, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Personal beliefs are translucent, or are they?
This workshop is perfect for those Creative Souls looking for a way to express their spiritual truth in whatever capacity which unleashes their authenticity while being honest and brave enough to admit who they are as you innovatively connect to their spiritual thoughts and emotions, emphasizing unconditional love and compassion for yourself, others, and the world. – it’s about exploring the mysteries and unlocking our future potential through imagination and courage! Participants are encouraged to dig deep into their spiritual beliefs and genuine parts of themselves they never knew existed. By exposing yourself to the nostalgic power of love, acceptance, compassion, and transparency found within.
April
Apr 16
Removing the Mask of Who We Are, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Is it time to experience the art of unmasking?
How can you sincerely find yourself if you don’t know how to unwind the layers that have been carefully and subtly placed over your true self?
May
May 14
Turn on the Light to Honesty, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Struggling with something you’re keeping hidden? It may be time to shed some light on the truth. Join our fantastic Transparency Decreases the Cost of Hiding the Truth Paint Your Essence Workshop and unlock the possibilities of decreasing the price of your so-called secret.
June
June 18
A Promise to Yourself, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
How do you feel when you break your promise to yourself?
What is the best way to honor your word?
How has honoring your word changed your life?
July
July 30
Surrendering to the Truth, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Ready to make a stand for truth in your life?
Surrendering To The Truth, A Paint Your Essence Workshop! Bravely embrace the power that comes with releasing any unnecessary guilt or shame. Reconnect with yourself by living mindfully in the present moment – letting go without judgment. Find comfort through surrendering to your higher self and discovering connection, unity & truth within uncertainty.
August
Aug 27
A World Beyond the Sandbox, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
When it comes to the world beyond the sandbox, why not explore the possibilities of what lies within? You are invited to explore transparency and connect with that inner child of yours. Are you ready to step out of your comfort zone and dive deep into a realm where playing and being dramatic are just two sides of a coin?
September
Sep 17
How Are You Feeling Really?, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Taking care of ourselves can be a tricky thing. We go through our days thinking that it is a failure if we don’t accomplish all the tasks we set out to do. But we think of takng care of ourselves more like an exquisite pieces of art because self-care matters most at the exact moment when it’s the most challenging choice of all.
October
Oct 29
Preserving Individuality to Strengthen Your Relationships, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Are you ready to explore the power of partnerships and self-improvement?
To find actual depth and understanding in your relationships?
Preserving Individuality to Strengthen Your Relationship is a powerful workshop designed to help you uncover your unique story and connect more deeply with yourself and your interrelationships. Discover the profound benefits of receiving insight from others that lead us to grow. It is the WE vs. the I in our connections.
November
Nov 17
The Light is Beaming Upon Me, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
In this workshop, you will learn to navigate challenging times, trust your inner beauty, and stay grounded. We will explore your unlimited potential through powerful affirmations, thought-provoking exercises, and creative expression. Together, we will transform insights into actionable steps, propelling you forward on your empowerment journey.
December
Dec 17
Refresh – Recreate – Revitalize & Realize You are Magic, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
At this Paint Your Essence Workshop, you can create a unique painting that speaks to who you are and where you want to be in 2024.
Supplies Needed
You can use any art supplies you have at home, even crayons.
If you do need supplies, no problem! I have a Creative Playtime Painting Kit at additional cost:
- List of Kit Supplies: Canvas board, palette paper, brushes, 2oz paint tubes- 1 blue, 1 red, 1 yellow, 1 black & 1 white
- Cost for supplies is $48.50 – this includes shipping & handling
Workshop Prices
Single Virtual Workshop
- One Virtual Workshop
- May gift or share with friends and family
- Valid for 1 year from time of purchase
4 Workshop Package
- Four Workshops Package
- May gift or share with friends and family
- Valid for 1 year from time of purchase
6 Workshop Package
- Six Workshops Package
- May gift or share with friends and family
- Valid for 1 year from time of purchase
Calendar
Our Upcoming Workshops
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SEPTEMBER
HOW ARE YOU FEELING, REALLY? A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Taking care of ourselves can be a tricky thing. We go through our days thinking that it is a failure if we don’t accomplish all the tasks we set out to do. But we think of taking care of ourselves more like an exquisite piece of art because self-care matters most at the exact moment when it’s the most challenging choice of all.
29
OCTOBER
SEPARATENESS VS. TOGETHERNESS EQUALS TRUTH, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Do you want to let go of false beliefs so that you can create relationships with trust and integrity? If the answer is yes, this creative workshop will delve into separateness versus togetherness and attempt to unlock the Power of We vs. me. In life, we often feel like we must go it alone. Separateness vs. Togetherness Equals Truth is designed to help you uncover your personal boundaries and trust yourself and others. By examining how light passes through transparent objects, you will be guided on an exploration into trusting yourself and others and maintaining your individuality in relationships.
12
NOVEMBER
THE LIGHT IS BEAMING UPON ME, A Paint Your Essence Workshop
Join us on this beautiful personal growth journey and discover your true essence while letting go of negativity and embrace a realm of endless possibilities.In this workshop, you will learn to navigate challenging times, trust your inner beauty, and stay grounded. We will explore your unlimited potential through powerful affirmations, thought-provoking exercises, and creative expression. Together, we will transform insights into actionable steps, propelling you forward on your empowerment journey.
Testimonials
Kind Words From Creative Souls
““Not only does Karen create a safe, open, creative space in which to express and learn about yourself through art, she has built an amazing following of wonderful participants whose sharing of themselves makes you feel welcome, inspired, truly seen and acknowledged. Karen herself is so easy-going, playful, authentic and accepting that you cannot help feeling the same way!”
“Karen is incredibly gifted at bringing out the best in everyone in her class. You’ll leave Karen’s class with new insights about yourself and a new excitement for life! Karen is a master of her craft. Her classes are a unique combination of art therapy, lots of laughs, self-discovery, and remembering what’s important.”