International Soul Art Day Gallery

What Inspired you to do a Soul Art journey?

I was inspired by the video invitation and by Laura’s galleries on her website. On a professional level, I was curious how you are doing expressive arts group experiences, virtually. On a personal level, I was eager for a boost to the creative flow in my life.

How would you describe your creative process?

I was initially frustrated because I didn’t have a lot of time, nor did I have any inspiring art materials (or so I thought!). Watching the hangout and reading the pdf about body mapping seemed like an obstacle to actually creating art in the short amount of time I had available. The frustration led me to an inspired moment of “Just do it”. So, I gathered some food items from my kitchen and some ash from the woodstove, and I went outside to my ancestor altar, to create art from and with nature. I worked quickly and without a lot of thought. First thought best thought. My intention was to bring more art and more HEART into my life and my work with clients. I was both pleased and inspired by the spontaneous art ritual that emerged. To complete, I took still photos and video of the nature art I had created. I was happy to leave offerings for the four-leggeds and the two-leggeds, and I hope they enjoyed the apples and almonds!

What insight did you receive from your Soul Art?

I realized that even with little time and few art materials, amazing art rituals can emerge.
I reconnected with my essence as a ceremonial artist and lover of nature.
I saw how I can bring more expressive arts and ritual back into my work with clients, even when working virtually.

What is the most important thing you would like to share about your Soul Art experience?

I can create sacred art simply, beautifully, and powerfully, even if there’s not a lot of time. By documenting my impermanent art, I can continue to steep in the messages and medicine of my art ritual, even after mother nature takes the materials back into her womb.