tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-21957743580074706772024-02-17T01:50:39.804-07:00Reflections Art Studio and Community ClassroomReflections Art Studio and Community Classroom, a unique art retreat in the country. Learn art techniques to express your life stories in a visual journal.
Be creative. Be happy. Be healthy.
E-mail:
reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com
403-952-9475
7130 Highway 523
Cypress County, Alberta,
T1B 0L3
Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.comBlogger411125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-17678113905381988352023-11-25T08:02:00.001-07:002023-11-25T08:02:50.853-07:00New Watercolour, Pen and Ink Drawing Class<p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO8oNltHJ7LhWksZR4mcyOoNw2to-FS6Ac5WY9VloNYg28szAE0A2atZbxP7wPQCu2c02WFt9smkDupd-EvoyDb0ZVlXgda7RYiJvllFl597o6VjZegtbF1E94q9BDdkJT7diefAwGjS8gNOBBy2gecpLbjzqWzvA2fkPVXS8Sw1H4dSjxzKAc2RcoNc/s1080/4CF38409-F1FA-4B4E-9B54-72690CE67474.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO8oNltHJ7LhWksZR4mcyOoNw2to-FS6Ac5WY9VloNYg28szAE0A2atZbxP7wPQCu2c02WFt9smkDupd-EvoyDb0ZVlXgda7RYiJvllFl597o6VjZegtbF1E94q9BDdkJT7diefAwGjS8gNOBBy2gecpLbjzqWzvA2fkPVXS8Sw1H4dSjxzKAc2RcoNc/s320/4CF38409-F1FA-4B4E-9B54-72690CE67474.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2Ts6BLrgHgE8eFF8dyjSe25xgXGMKKDhMwcHa5_9RtkVZXAFTmHvlwy0Ege-mbhjSoPu_6A65myQvaIbPQND1lHBJSUnA_wTN63_TaNsP9peb6Afl005t6TBPAo8W1Z2SP9tdZ_Ap-Zc_IrWsuJoLHYjh1IP-Pfe1LHjbYD67BTt4De58yqWug3GmIs/s1080/4BE0579A-CF1B-4642-B346-41D7C82B134B.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA2Ts6BLrgHgE8eFF8dyjSe25xgXGMKKDhMwcHa5_9RtkVZXAFTmHvlwy0Ege-mbhjSoPu_6A65myQvaIbPQND1lHBJSUnA_wTN63_TaNsP9peb6Afl005t6TBPAo8W1Z2SP9tdZ_Ap-Zc_IrWsuJoLHYjh1IP-Pfe1LHjbYD67BTt4De58yqWug3GmIs/s320/4BE0579A-CF1B-4642-B346-41D7C82B134B.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrIbxaOamqKZfbZyxs-gtiRW6PSQgoXmnAeGCtcovlVWS5XTDWQxusRPB1uY9PipTTySunz4y0dMJ9yhtZjvoJzOWsv_veG3JEHo7gTGVijz5v-mlGSWd-F53iW0-694wXIBZG50geIlJWkOyZCmzJELyGOYk52SWHgd-hVfeHDlYHldNUc8vyY3PAY8/s1080/17BF9DF0-B28D-42D1-BFED-7498579F5E69.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizrIbxaOamqKZfbZyxs-gtiRW6PSQgoXmnAeGCtcovlVWS5XTDWQxusRPB1uY9PipTTySunz4y0dMJ9yhtZjvoJzOWsv_veG3JEHo7gTGVijz5v-mlGSWd-F53iW0-694wXIBZG50geIlJWkOyZCmzJELyGOYk52SWHgd-hVfeHDlYHldNUc8vyY3PAY8/s320/17BF9DF0-B28D-42D1-BFED-7498579F5E69.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">Need a gift for that creative someone who has everything? How about a gift of an art experience? A gift that keeps giving!</p><p><br /></p><p>“Merry Christmas to me,” two of my clients said when they registered for this class.</p><p><br /></p><p>One bought it for herself, the other is going to receive it from her hubby for Christmas. Instead of physical gifts, they give each other experiences! How cool is that?</p><p><br /></p><p>A new basic watercolour painting, pen and ink drawing class starts on Saturdays, 10:00 am -1:00 pm, starting January 6th - February 24th (8 weeks), $480 ($60/week), includes all supplies.</p><p><br /></p><p>Call or text, or send a message to Renee to register. 403-952-9475, or E-mail: reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com</p><p><br /></p><p>Then e-transfer full investment, $480, to reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com</p><p><br /></p><p>I also offer mixed media visual journaling classes for self-reflection and three hour retreats, gift certificates and e-cards.</p><p><br /></p><p>Make an appointment to view and purchase my art for yourself or gifts.</p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-23550170439300848442023-11-25T08:02:00.000-07:002023-11-25T08:02:12.050-07:00Team Building Visual Journaling Art Retreat <p> <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; 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display: inline; font-family: inherit; transition-property: none;">Brooks and District Community Fund</span></a></span></div></div>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-18947518563197730772023-09-13T19:26:00.002-06:002023-09-13T19:26:23.239-06:00Layers, Layers, Layers: A Magical Day in Muir Woods: Mixed Media Collage Process in a Visual Journal/Art Journal<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p><br /></p></blockquote><p></p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px; text-align: left;"><p> Layers, layers, layers...How do you create layers in your visual journal spreads?</p></blockquote><p></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Check out my process YouTube video <span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; white-space-collapse: preserve;">to see how I layer using a collage master board and mixed media to create a visual journal spread.</span></span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p></blockquote></blockquote><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></blockquote></blockquote><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="328" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ObqA_L_iRCg" width="475" youtube-src-id="ObqA_L_iRCg"></iframe></div><br /> <p></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-33420629795968249222023-07-26T08:26:00.002-06:002023-07-26T08:26:31.236-06:00Gratitude: Visual Journaling on Canvas<p> I am applying my visual journaling skills to this huge canvas.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XP1H4V1zGWuGp6hXqY3Harxg-XroDV3VhRYAgevu2EKdZr-0J7nMWdlUQWOqF1ksJbl8eUhR8gd68mYaX65mVSHv3faaen8mwcCV6hhEfV2qjvqHZvxZZd0y-5NZJR9-EP-BEvBogHB6uUrOpgptgiYBBPTf6osFbdYnj1b5bpPZkmKF1Z4UXvDyWgA/s2496/IMG_6539.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2496" data-original-width="2484" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7XP1H4V1zGWuGp6hXqY3Harxg-XroDV3VhRYAgevu2EKdZr-0J7nMWdlUQWOqF1ksJbl8eUhR8gd68mYaX65mVSHv3faaen8mwcCV6hhEfV2qjvqHZvxZZd0y-5NZJR9-EP-BEvBogHB6uUrOpgptgiYBBPTf6osFbdYnj1b5bpPZkmKF1Z4UXvDyWgA/w398-h400/IMG_6539.jpeg" width="398" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>I thought I had completed this painting years ago, but it never felt complete, so I decided to add a lot of journaling… everything I am grateful for, my hopes and dreams, and my mantra…</p><p><br /></p><p>Next I added some more stars and star streaks of energy to add more balance and well, energy.</p><p><br /></p><p>I emphasized some of the small circles by adding more contrast around them.</p><p><br /></p><p>Finally, on the yellow circle, I collaged more dictionary definitions of words that are important to me… ease, joy, glory, love, health, creativity and happiness…</p><p><br /></p><p>It is said, “Art is never done, it ends in interesting places.”</p><p><br /></p><p>For now, I call this complete.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>36 x 36 inches, 91.44 x 91.44 cm</p><p><br /></p><p>What is your favourite part of this painting?</p><p><br /></p><p>#reflectionsartstudio523 #reneedowling #visualjournaling #visualjournal #visualjournalling #artjournaling #artjournal #mixedmediaart #cypresscounty #holsomroad #medicinehat #yxh #yxhsmallbusiness #expressiveart #meditation #positiveenergy #gratitude #gratitudeattitude #gratitudejournaling #creativejournaling </p><p><br /></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-69073201073453377762023-06-21T06:26:00.000-06:002023-06-21T06:26:03.767-06:00Kids’ Three Full Days Art Retreat<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgTeNLetjYInBFtCPV-9bMVG4eLz7pR-7RCpCZWoOm9jRPnP2rZ6CZ0kS8hfvsd2IEOC57KuSjq0eDCOTU5dU7FXvh92gQ9-wtRr6FOk_LizZPL99e4ks1_rgMYRjnGEzo5yn1zL7iijc07gX8hK6G_NM05RkNHuDcKounab4fcwEndLpBwx2IxaGmkQ/s1878/IMG_5663.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1878" data-original-width="1170" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDgTeNLetjYInBFtCPV-9bMVG4eLz7pR-7RCpCZWoOm9jRPnP2rZ6CZ0kS8hfvsd2IEOC57KuSjq0eDCOTU5dU7FXvh92gQ9-wtRr6FOk_LizZPL99e4ks1_rgMYRjnGEzo5yn1zL7iijc07gX8hK6G_NM05RkNHuDcKounab4fcwEndLpBwx2IxaGmkQ/w249-h400/IMG_5663.jpeg" width="249" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 19px;">Kids’ Visual Journaling Three Full Days Art Retreat</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">July 12-14, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, ages 7-14.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">In visual journals, we will learn basic skills in drawing, painting, mixed media, collage and printmaking, while exploring themes of self-reflection. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Please send snacks, lunch, water bottle and indoor shoes or slippers.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"> </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">The artists will need to wear appropriate clothing for the weather for exploring the acreage and visiting the horses and kittens, creating and playing.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Participants may want to bring personal ephemera such as photos, travel brochures, tickets, maps, stamps, favourite music lyrics, quotes, and other things that show personal interests to be added to their journals.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">$300/person.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">6 spaces available.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">To register, call or text Renee Dowling <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>at 403-952-9475, send a DM, or email:</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">E-transfer full amount to reserve your young artist’s spot:</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Registration closes on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 at <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>6:00 pm.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">The following information will be needed:</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Full Name of Participant</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Age</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Emergency Contact Information</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Parents’ Names, phone numbers, address, email</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Any allergies</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Any learning needs</span></p><p class="p3" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 9px 0px 8px;"><br /></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-8044688152900472212023-04-29T11:57:00.001-06:002023-04-29T11:57:14.371-06:00Military Mental Wellness<p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrjWe5FA5SRtcEvbmT7HpdilgJ4bbyqv64RB95yneB6npiCXQDh63ThYZX9USkuJs_NalYtoi4iqgcMGmE6L_lCyvZiYH93fUXoKotPG0HkjMymFHrlMqCbdbZLcuznLSFKYcVSK6SCnD9WCpBneq0YYsY1yine2mVtzIUTqYkJ-i2nysiFbU48vv0/s2048/CDD3F3FC-B984-40B7-91CD-45E7A4E4D38E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrjWe5FA5SRtcEvbmT7HpdilgJ4bbyqv64RB95yneB6npiCXQDh63ThYZX9USkuJs_NalYtoi4iqgcMGmE6L_lCyvZiYH93fUXoKotPG0HkjMymFHrlMqCbdbZLcuznLSFKYcVSK6SCnD9WCpBneq0YYsY1yine2mVtzIUTqYkJ-i2nysiFbU48vv0/s320/CDD3F3FC-B984-40B7-91CD-45E7A4E4D38E.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-align: left;">To make a difference in another person’s life</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; text-align: left;">is the highest honour one can earn.</span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Military and civilian caregivers at Ralston, open their hearts, minds and ears to help others in need every day, not only in their professional lives, but also in their personal lives.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2FZ4Z19axoq07-6bWajSfQXXdL9gMPApyhDJ7fmiZP8l97pVwcQLN3VAZMVG9NDzrsb7uQRjdb-VrLn2zSChuO1awd0KVgOqkFwE9LmgbTjUo6EMXUd8kMzvtI7dJq56bGYPNso6WCDRjO0wgq-9jEcTm2vQDXNLsyv5yOjMpyGAGyFFGH3CKMFy/s2048/F40AE205-8DB0-4292-A87A-A7FF6B9DFFC4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp2FZ4Z19axoq07-6bWajSfQXXdL9gMPApyhDJ7fmiZP8l97pVwcQLN3VAZMVG9NDzrsb7uQRjdb-VrLn2zSChuO1awd0KVgOqkFwE9LmgbTjUo6EMXUd8kMzvtI7dJq56bGYPNso6WCDRjO0wgq-9jEcTm2vQDXNLsyv5yOjMpyGAGyFFGH3CKMFy/s320/F40AE205-8DB0-4292-A87A-A7FF6B9DFFC4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Friday, it was their turn to reach out and take care of themselves. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">When one flies on a plane, we are reminded, <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>“In case of an emergency, place your oxygen mask on first, then help others.” <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>That is just what they did.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; clear: both; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQ-AqaExyYD5eUNu2QXj6HOIjvqqmscIzHQ7vDLuVy-lh3Clnm4oXQ4NAceZ9JjZLgFZkt02JGugl6tbqsH_x4V1MkIc1pRVQIqNND0dd0UIodiYsPdwUYt9WTu0vth4hbqgdarfIHEFTq0N12FSXA9xORwGuKZvh_P2UEsJ7C7VmQ2HreP-ESP0O/s2048/A2D671FB-8D52-4CAE-89C9-2BBA083D6E53.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaQ-AqaExyYD5eUNu2QXj6HOIjvqqmscIzHQ7vDLuVy-lh3Clnm4oXQ4NAceZ9JjZLgFZkt02JGugl6tbqsH_x4V1MkIc1pRVQIqNND0dd0UIodiYsPdwUYt9WTu0vth4hbqgdarfIHEFTq0N12FSXA9xORwGuKZvh_P2UEsJ7C7VmQ2HreP-ESP0O/s320/A2D671FB-8D52-4CAE-89C9-2BBA083D6E53.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">My visual journaling morning session focus was to do a brain dump. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>What is swimming around in your head that you have to release? </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKS6YsediXwwHAz10gxk01agyVg0yRil1Tvn0CKF2uGVhXLA9PMRhNXSkh_shHOQiPgKKjReXSP6i-4pkLVZCfcIzIOBo0xOCLgf4upVFi2Dy382kh9BOX-KyE1fxbgDNMIWhUP93PjEjC_RgwTSYwQK9a5oq-JzoiGN31W7RTnLZSPB7V-NwGTV9/s2048/F31E5D41-BE8B-44BC-83CF-0547BC64B521.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAKS6YsediXwwHAz10gxk01agyVg0yRil1Tvn0CKF2uGVhXLA9PMRhNXSkh_shHOQiPgKKjReXSP6i-4pkLVZCfcIzIOBo0xOCLgf4upVFi2Dy382kh9BOX-KyE1fxbgDNMIWhUP93PjEjC_RgwTSYwQK9a5oq-JzoiGN31W7RTnLZSPB7V-NwGTV9/s320/F31E5D41-BE8B-44BC-83CF-0547BC64B521.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We began with journaling, then narrowing our thoughts down to keywords and phrases, then deciding what was most important to focus on.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; clear: both; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTyIPw8gw3ajotH6moyfv2nG92htYx2NuTsRXPt8Zh9moCQBxYrocqbzLS5zmElYzj0xef9MVJI97GO3vAQgLbv3Ql4aEf875g2fv4EqkrcOve6e2jNp5FgzL5TccgbtgPvUbc2L7D3W05JSA48_IS_6zCzNdgLrgd_AQUJRzNOWr2JmIkvxn8s6Bi/s2048/EA0B757F-DD1B-4047-83CC-D479FE2208E4.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTyIPw8gw3ajotH6moyfv2nG92htYx2NuTsRXPt8Zh9moCQBxYrocqbzLS5zmElYzj0xef9MVJI97GO3vAQgLbv3Ql4aEf875g2fv4EqkrcOve6e2jNp5FgzL5TccgbtgPvUbc2L7D3W05JSA48_IS_6zCzNdgLrgd_AQUJRzNOWr2JmIkvxn8s6Bi/s320/EA0B757F-DD1B-4047-83CC-D479FE2208E4.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">We used mixed media to represent that focus, remembering that we did not have to create a pretty picture, and in fact, it waz okay for it to be even be ugly. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">The key was to make “Me Time,” to enjoy the process, reflect and release, be mindful, and creative, to focus on the experience and to express oneself freely. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25UpCB-kI7ldhO3xykAvHpsIAEqkyYmLF70g4Ii15OHxa9xu-ck5rjh7S8FZLw7XdOoD0Pxvuaw5DETDSKmv1KKOoIEDMZWaMKp97gx90rcYZxo5zhyEXQuzXizMzNQukPfv15s_Mh_LsX9JYe0NRTFtUuYLkMIxH0zU2DryXb6m9LQXiQrWGdIx-/s2048/26866CDC-04BB-45DD-8ED8-A8A2922235A2.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj25UpCB-kI7ldhO3xykAvHpsIAEqkyYmLF70g4Ii15OHxa9xu-ck5rjh7S8FZLw7XdOoD0Pxvuaw5DETDSKmv1KKOoIEDMZWaMKp97gx90rcYZxo5zhyEXQuzXizMzNQukPfv15s_Mh_LsX9JYe0NRTFtUuYLkMIxH0zU2DryXb6m9LQXiQrWGdIx-/s320/26866CDC-04BB-45DD-8ED8-A8A2922235A2.jpeg" width="320" /></a></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">In the afternoon, my friend, colleague and art therapist, Carla Thorogood, led us through several art therapy activities to help us figure out where in our bodies we were feeling tension and what was that tension telling us about what was swimming around in our minds.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Her exercises helped me to re-evaluate, prioritize and then, have a wonderful open, judgment free conversation with my husband.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">It has been our third time working together with military and civilians at Ralston, and it was magical.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Carla and I have also been working with teens of our military members privately, which also has been very gratifying. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>It has been amazing to see their social anxieties lessen and their relationships grow.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">To hear the words, “You have helped me to change my life, thank you. I am now looking after myself,” <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>really was a magical moment, for both Carla and I. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">It reminded me of the importance caregivers have and that I am on the path I need to be on.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Carla and I look forward to returning regularly throughout the year.</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; clear: both; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99fHfAdvJL9mv12vmHgsxK1skG1pLc-webkjkb1u-Qv2lyFBlW6C138Q9A0H0YrGObHbxhKCgPp_FPg0btoONo21j-iol0cj349suqvAX_-CM2ZCz7x5hNlDDjy_jlhBaldquOegkiK3LFqUWlMDmX13DdhlYkdZ7rNI621XcaRxDrHC-ul6IRgZL/s2048/C9922E7F-94A4-41CC-8AC9-DCD1C4141F46.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj99fHfAdvJL9mv12vmHgsxK1skG1pLc-webkjkb1u-Qv2lyFBlW6C138Q9A0H0YrGObHbxhKCgPp_FPg0btoONo21j-iol0cj349suqvAX_-CM2ZCz7x5hNlDDjy_jlhBaldquOegkiK3LFqUWlMDmX13DdhlYkdZ7rNI621XcaRxDrHC-ul6IRgZL/s320/C9922E7F-94A4-41CC-8AC9-DCD1C4141F46.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">A special thank you to Peter Vere for reaching out and organizing the wellness days with his team of caregivers, and encouraging others to take care of their mental health. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Peter, you are a hero in my eyes. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>I wish you peace, love and wellness on your next posting. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>You make a difference in other’s lives, but remember to take care of you too!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Thank you for the amazing opportunities you have provided to both Carla and I. They have been a highlight of our year!</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">You and your family will be dearly missed! </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; clear: both; font-size: 19px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_EbiforR-kaxhXhs4DLW72yvm81SUHr6cZqwTVyVecwMZ4iTfhA0E8hQPiI7fyd9uYUbIHgZl0DCrKa3t_htuo0KosE0Ri6dvmsGSehVjzaLCow8zcXaR2I_Y7yO9Ch8fotR5nD5xf_tb1ATFz4otgmu02IGktm4dA8p5zJGxZDEPua4GvLQxOHI4/s2048/322820D0-967C-4EEA-BEC7-511DF9761049.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_EbiforR-kaxhXhs4DLW72yvm81SUHr6cZqwTVyVecwMZ4iTfhA0E8hQPiI7fyd9uYUbIHgZl0DCrKa3t_htuo0KosE0Ri6dvmsGSehVjzaLCow8zcXaR2I_Y7yO9Ch8fotR5nD5xf_tb1ATFz4otgmu02IGktm4dA8p5zJGxZDEPua4GvLQxOHI4/s320/322820D0-967C-4EEA-BEC7-511DF9761049.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 24px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 19px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Isabelle, we will also dearly miss you and your family! Continue your journey of self-care and being the giving tree! We hope your new posting finds your creative, happy and healthy!</span></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-28933290313774565642023-04-27T11:43:00.007-06:002023-04-27T20:08:41.861-06:00Are you stuck for visual journaling ideas?<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgag-WZyOPuIy21q6Liz1CYriPomg1eI9evfqBfFivNUljhVkmU2lvDtBSD2xptGR0_NEzzqCVr_seuP9d1lztO9fztr4epGkBrskw4znWn2zUbL4OMbzVa9WUxAXhaw3quDwPqiqCBjt6dhtd3Qsc7dWZD7rHJQM_qs16zPkwb5JcR0ohpbSX-AUiK/s4032/68B08B3A-501B-4494-8FEF-C37F66604D37.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgag-WZyOPuIy21q6Liz1CYriPomg1eI9evfqBfFivNUljhVkmU2lvDtBSD2xptGR0_NEzzqCVr_seuP9d1lztO9fztr4epGkBrskw4znWn2zUbL4OMbzVa9WUxAXhaw3quDwPqiqCBjt6dhtd3Qsc7dWZD7rHJQM_qs16zPkwb5JcR0ohpbSX-AUiK/w360-h640/68B08B3A-501B-4494-8FEF-C37F66604D37.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><br /><p>Are you stuck for ideas to create in your visual journal? Try this. Make copies of your old art and journal pages and reinvent it or improve it and watch it evolve! </p><p><br /></p><p>It takes the pressure off to create something new and also speeds up the process because you don’t have to start from scratch.</p><p><br /></p><p>This is the front and back cover of my newest finished journal, I am calling it “Evolution.”<br /></p><br /><p>I sense an evolution, in my art and in my business, but haven’t yet figured out the direction.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNtdUrVkXmsxDnA6O8v7bmVdtT-lKbTdbRh0u50sRjCFdho_z_ddrpJtratGeVNr0CgBhCqKiOueHYvGamMSxQP6aLYKahbopnfeBu4pmBJ1p1jDofCJGk9GNMHRBjTISC9isuWM5XfiwK8FhLmk7Rzj63cEuZVBd0uyznwBU9w5byJOcpMvBjOl8/s3024/8B6DCC73-C42D-46EC-B528-66AF5B7B8B54.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheNtdUrVkXmsxDnA6O8v7bmVdtT-lKbTdbRh0u50sRjCFdho_z_ddrpJtratGeVNr0CgBhCqKiOueHYvGamMSxQP6aLYKahbopnfeBu4pmBJ1p1jDofCJGk9GNMHRBjTISC9isuWM5XfiwK8FhLmk7Rzj63cEuZVBd0uyznwBU9w5byJOcpMvBjOl8/w640-h640/8B6DCC73-C42D-46EC-B528-66AF5B7B8B54.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">In addition to my old art, I also used my hand carved rubber stamps that were stamped on rice paper.</span></div><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohutpYpheQjuz7ouug8s0KOpV-TQX1yITq0wPsT9YKu5PoXhJTkiS-dxcCSs_1qZoP91_M5Bnx7VCepO9GfIBcAXJX4EZ4nZMQ4ezYGv4QT6XDzCksVpXeUXw5x_DmtmJ_cDPww_zyWCmFaIDjJupQqcpzE-p1CuwstH1nz2z5w5WxhrnmL5VeRS5/s4032/39F9FC3F-0E36-4261-93D7-0CAD869BB9D1.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhohutpYpheQjuz7ouug8s0KOpV-TQX1yITq0wPsT9YKu5PoXhJTkiS-dxcCSs_1qZoP91_M5Bnx7VCepO9GfIBcAXJX4EZ4nZMQ4ezYGv4QT6XDzCksVpXeUXw5x_DmtmJ_cDPww_zyWCmFaIDjJupQqcpzE-p1CuwstH1nz2z5w5WxhrnmL5VeRS5/w360-h640/39F9FC3F-0E36-4261-93D7-0CAD869BB9D1.jpeg" width="360" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>What new things are you trying?</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-21J8EvRA5mk6liczVSCYx4nwlFxD1PYvkWzaG3NSV_zNwHcbJh3ju2rS26qbUp1JH24rT4DbkFAE-uxcxXBYNY6It4XrkFEx8e-2YJSoFzxZ_4HpB_-hDgRDcxS4vH4CwQYz0fvySLb1RNc4fgPLp_F9rS959ahkgsJ1JBulxeNKNDE8XBcYqrgL/s4032/C6C78A2F-B504-4503-A482-C998200CADF9.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-21J8EvRA5mk6liczVSCYx4nwlFxD1PYvkWzaG3NSV_zNwHcbJh3ju2rS26qbUp1JH24rT4DbkFAE-uxcxXBYNY6It4XrkFEx8e-2YJSoFzxZ_4HpB_-hDgRDcxS4vH4CwQYz0fvySLb1RNc4fgPLp_F9rS959ahkgsJ1JBulxeNKNDE8XBcYqrgL/w360-h640/C6C78A2F-B504-4503-A482-C998200CADF9.jpeg" width="360" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Are you going through an evolution? Tell me about it.</p><p><br /></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-28587816530257935362023-04-25T10:16:00.003-06:002023-04-25T10:16:34.254-06:00She Found Herself: Journaling about the challenges of running a small business<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="300" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ymi9sDS9IaE" width="361" youtube-src-id="ymi9sDS9IaE"></iframe></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Running a small business has many advantages, but at times, it is frustrating.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This mixed media piece is all about the frustration of getting people to commit and the comments or lack of comments they make to placate or ignore one’s offerings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Intuitive Mixed Media Visual Journaling can be tricky. See the different steps I took to end up with this final version and reflect on my small business life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I changed my mind several times about the theme and the appearance. I used copies of my old art work for most of the collage papers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">It evolved from using the lyrics and music of Trust Fall by P!nk, to being about the frustrations of being a business owner and a person who receives responses from people who are afraid of committing or who give empty promises.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I am sure you have heard the same responses from people you meet, '' We should get together sometime soon," but then never hear from them.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"I would love to learn how to visual journal. Do you have any classes? I will have to sign up... one day." One day never comes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">"Next month I will have more money... Next month arrives... "I am too busy. Maybe in the fall." Fall arrives, "Do you offer classes in the winter?" Winter comes... "I don't like driving in the winter. Call me in the spring." Spring arrives, "I am too busy. How about in the summer?" On and on…</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">“Let me know when your next classes are being offered.” I send a message, and…nothing. I am ghosted.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">One of the business coaches I met recently reminded me that it is their loss and the people who have reached out and followed through are benefitting and their lives are changing because of what I have to offer.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Do you also get frustrated because of non-committal behaviour?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Favourite supplies used:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">White Uniball Signo pen</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Gesso</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Winsor & Newton Artist Pitt Pens</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Dip pen and ink</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">UHU Glue Stick</div></div></div></div>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-77178172174348832152023-04-21T15:40:00.001-06:002023-04-21T15:40:39.047-06:00Visual Journaling: Building Healthy Connections After A Pandemic<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKu9Yehbl7iuRH8ipujbS64BtS2j6O3G1nUEisiS_xwbggda57GWHjbibxeSNL9pQpiKTCNMo4H25A_aKCGw3chUnU7Bj1xNcJ2z2J3rjR6xcTRPLeM9lnDE6s2Q2O6WuKg73cP9jd-kkotDwxt7f24z6lnW4Y_JpQVg9Nst3GRV7FjHHC-ScGLtZ/s3024/AD02F7AF-6FC0-42F2-9CC4-6F1DBB815B20.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKu9Yehbl7iuRH8ipujbS64BtS2j6O3G1nUEisiS_xwbggda57GWHjbibxeSNL9pQpiKTCNMo4H25A_aKCGw3chUnU7Bj1xNcJ2z2J3rjR6xcTRPLeM9lnDE6s2Q2O6WuKg73cP9jd-kkotDwxt7f24z6lnW4Y_JpQVg9Nst3GRV7FjHHC-ScGLtZ/s320/AD02F7AF-6FC0-42F2-9CC4-6F1DBB815B20.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Visual journaling is an excellent way to figure out what is important to you, to decompress and reflect on relationships.</p><p><br /></p><p>Connections continue to be important to me, not only with others, but also with myself. </p><p><br /></p><p>After a great lunch time conversation with fellow business people yesterday, it was noted that many people of all ages are struggling making connections and communicating face to face with others after twoish years of isolating. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9yrf0C-_uEdouCn_1erJiXGuY65G7eq_Kb9xz4qPIQZJ_S5kLhL951nuL8hcxLra_KqkDTyxXLD9hsOPS25Opg-SbbI8oTsZWu8XlvE1SKvB3qhZ7iAtGiDKX0R2DpXUSZgwSG8z_Z6m8oaOopbWoXYZBUbeZhG1NY0str90YIxciB8KvXO6sw64/s1882/4FB35948-E1DE-4549-9E09-0658AF428623.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1882" data-original-width="1882" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEje9yrf0C-_uEdouCn_1erJiXGuY65G7eq_Kb9xz4qPIQZJ_S5kLhL951nuL8hcxLra_KqkDTyxXLD9hsOPS25Opg-SbbI8oTsZWu8XlvE1SKvB3qhZ7iAtGiDKX0R2DpXUSZgwSG8z_Z6m8oaOopbWoXYZBUbeZhG1NY0str90YIxciB8KvXO6sw64/s320/4FB35948-E1DE-4549-9E09-0658AF428623.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>How are you doing with making and maintaining connections with others?</p><p><br /></p><p>A visual journal is a safe way of communicating feelings, gathering thoughts and figuring out priorities.</p><p><br /></p><p>Retreat to the country with me to learn art techniques to help you express yourself. </p><p><br /></p><p>Bring a friend, bring your colleagues, bring family members! Book a retreat or a series of classes to build healthy connections. Be creative. Be happy. Be healthy!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj825w5F_guvCKed0E4Nk1C2vn3dxXS9kQzoW3Rnvnc12-Ln6bgmu7Ba_fD1NxbJ0Tlmqki4yb0EjwvCjngE_WjRAOHfWqujpUHEmXP7cBthXVBccDaEjxaiphk95jGI-VL0JBBudT5Ej1sjZFB55vLUgMFGcPySXnUZM8WfZ_Fs2_aRnwSiRaad07L/s3042/69765307-AF50-467A-98EC-053483270271.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3042" data-original-width="3042" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj825w5F_guvCKed0E4Nk1C2vn3dxXS9kQzoW3Rnvnc12-Ln6bgmu7Ba_fD1NxbJ0Tlmqki4yb0EjwvCjngE_WjRAOHfWqujpUHEmXP7cBthXVBccDaEjxaiphk95jGI-VL0JBBudT5Ej1sjZFB55vLUgMFGcPySXnUZM8WfZ_Fs2_aRnwSiRaad07L/s320/69765307-AF50-467A-98EC-053483270271.jpeg" width="320" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-77594774234795845202023-03-29T17:23:00.000-06:002023-03-29T17:23:00.320-06:00Visual Journal Flip Through<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3GfZWOGtSughUqjS6REjrhmGaipLt8qD7PSJqquKmst_oUz84KnzXJKDVIUpRjGAve49sxZa2PY5jT5A67yzMbZW66LGNEHQt4sHqsxiRFELmZIVnJNr9IPYXb9kSO4zHaFSknbbGJnTu6VBmWoszYfWkRTSyP6FxC5OnnF2kNHJf6Y8kpfU1Gyk/s1800/92E60BF1-CC91-4CFA-8F00-2E12FC371EC9.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM3GfZWOGtSughUqjS6REjrhmGaipLt8qD7PSJqquKmst_oUz84KnzXJKDVIUpRjGAve49sxZa2PY5jT5A67yzMbZW66LGNEHQt4sHqsxiRFELmZIVnJNr9IPYXb9kSO4zHaFSknbbGJnTu6VBmWoszYfWkRTSyP6FxC5OnnF2kNHJf6Y8kpfU1Gyk/s320/92E60BF1-CC91-4CFA-8F00-2E12FC371EC9.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p><p>We are extending an invitation to teens to join our mixed media visual journaling class, Tuesdays from 6-8pm. </p><p><br /></p><p>Each week we will use art to express ourselves creatively in a visual journal.</p><p><br /></p><p>Everything from watercolour paint, ink, collage, printmaking, drawing, pencil crayons, to photography and everything in between will be used.</p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAatISTs1z5Aouy3g3QbgOc14oMulEiabjCE2vETSPvKQEWQ8_FpVbYL5LWRf9T3N075RMYdTOcLNGbR3lnl_3tmMyKc36SvpuRdQCv80TAiqooOfBG2Td2dw7Hi_SeLuBw8V0SFKij138X7tyACnkJsVVN2n9XLrXmrtl7JVmg0JIFkHEHFoiXYS/s1800/49077A11-46E4-4CB9-A8D9-33445742652C.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQAatISTs1z5Aouy3g3QbgOc14oMulEiabjCE2vETSPvKQEWQ8_FpVbYL5LWRf9T3N075RMYdTOcLNGbR3lnl_3tmMyKc36SvpuRdQCv80TAiqooOfBG2Td2dw7Hi_SeLuBw8V0SFKij138X7tyACnkJsVVN2n9XLrXmrtl7JVmg0JIFkHEHFoiXYS/s320/49077A11-46E4-4CB9-A8D9-33445742652C.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Visiting our horses, Monkey, Merry and Sunshine and socializing are an important part of our evening, too!<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImXIRP7lNo5Jk9c1E96tbfbmSicIgCW39Kbh7iRFh54Ery6OZX4DTpcNJXRUkBBZdFyOHNsUiu7qCXvan9qfTXPkorGNa4WZu8eNFuVH5fYZ93666Cq3s3WyXOgzPbGpQ1Tl4xftm4n75MhxfCTAMX4PqDgKNgKj4T7zXGbnCt6GRQpGzW7oI3q8l/s1800/50918C25-143D-4B51-ADC4-179E5648A7A8.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiImXIRP7lNo5Jk9c1E96tbfbmSicIgCW39Kbh7iRFh54Ery6OZX4DTpcNJXRUkBBZdFyOHNsUiu7qCXvan9qfTXPkorGNa4WZu8eNFuVH5fYZ93666Cq3s3WyXOgzPbGpQ1Tl4xftm4n75MhxfCTAMX4PqDgKNgKj4T7zXGbnCt6GRQpGzW7oI3q8l/s320/50918C25-143D-4B51-ADC4-179E5648A7A8.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> We will focus on developing a growth mindset, with positive thinking and self-talk, giving ourselves permission to make mistakes and to learn from them, to play and have fun, and make promises of not comparing ourselves to others, celebrating where we are in our journey and being kind to ourselves.<p></p><div><p>Ages 11-17.</p><p>Six weeks, $300, all supplies, popcorn and a beverage, included.</p><p><br /></p><p>We will start when we have a few more teens joining our little group on our waiting list.</p><p><br /></p><p>To register, please either call or text Renee at 403-952-9475,</p><p>Direct Message Renee, or email reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com</p><p>E-transfer $300 to reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com to reserve your teen’s spot.</p></div><div><br /></div>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-33450493903344427342023-02-13T11:30:00.011-07:002023-02-13T12:14:40.755-07:00Teen Tuesdays Mixed Media Visual Journaling Classes<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0K7sBgGh6OmFSLXuPfLUfAYojHDyAaGTImJdce9IfeJfb0ee07Zk_2MfI73zN9U4t3Vk9WPof8Hpg7MBnzIDOLdPMIr71u_g9LluCH5v7DJuuVSh3lqxJzB09JwlmBXTHwc8Q6Uk2WzvakskjBaKtUiad_p7eWZ83zygxspCnQn5I9w34bSLmUU4Y/s1640/4B836753-6FF1-4A3D-BF49-90E8B0E435D3.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0K7sBgGh6OmFSLXuPfLUfAYojHDyAaGTImJdce9IfeJfb0ee07Zk_2MfI73zN9U4t3Vk9WPof8Hpg7MBnzIDOLdPMIr71u_g9LluCH5v7DJuuVSh3lqxJzB09JwlmBXTHwc8Q6Uk2WzvakskjBaKtUiad_p7eWZ83zygxspCnQn5I9w34bSLmUU4Y/w640-h360/4B836753-6FF1-4A3D-BF49-90E8B0E435D3.jpeg" width="640" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">Teen Tuesdays Mixed Media Visual Journaling</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">In visual journals, teens will use mixed media while exploring themes of self-reflection. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">Being a teenager can be a difficult time. It is full of changes and transitions physically, emotionally, socially, mentally, <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>and in independence. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">It is important that teenagers have a healthy way to express their thoughts, feelings and stories. <span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>Visual journaling is a safe, creative way to achieve that through both art and writing. </span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><span class="s1"></span><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;">Knowing that they are not alone in how they feel and experiencing the world is important. Connecting with art and social interaction with other teens with similar interests and common emotions and experiences will be very beneficial.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ibach62bfZU" width="320" youtube-src-id="ibach62bfZU"></iframe></div><br /><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">We will use mixed media such as watercolour paint, collage papers, felt markers, dip pens, pencil crayons, ink and printmaking supplies, to name a few!</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">*Six weeks</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">*Feb. 28- April 4</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">*6:00-8:00 pm</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">*$300 (includes all supplies, instruction, and visits with my horses, Merry, Monkey and Sunshine, popcorn and a beverage, as well as a great time to meet new people with similar interests!</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">This is suitable for all art abilities. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Teens may want to bring ephemera such as maps, photocopies of photos, tickets, brochures, stamps, fortune cookie slips, favourite quotes or music lyrics, a favourite recipe, special events keepsakes or trips or memories that represents who they are and may want that to include in their visual journals.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Please send inside shoes or slippers.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">Dress for the weather to visit the horses.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">1. Contact Renee Dowling to register:</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">*Call or text 403-952-9475</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">*Private Message</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">or </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">*e-mail </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;"><br /></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;"></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: courier;">2. Then reserve your teen's spot, by e-transferring the full amount to reneedowling@reflectionsartstudio.com</span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: courier;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 17px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 22px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-24125387155410446662023-01-01T13:39:00.004-07:002023-01-01T13:39:48.910-07:00Crazy Mixed Media Supplies<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/taeO46wIgKA" width="320" youtube-src-id="taeO46wIgKA"></iframe></div> <p></p><p><br /></p><p>Art supplies do not have to be expensive, in fact, the best ones are for free!</p><p>In the video, I use things such as wasp nest paper and drywall tape!</p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-11865363956844148142023-01-01T13:39:00.003-07:002023-01-01T13:39:27.603-07:00Positive Reflection<p style="text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHt5ykrmzv5UIu5cny4a_h-NG4ZT96yPvoUnJerdEE0X0f6y45yGhrldBRY8ROmva_MApVnVp0fvy2uTOx9pXyq3j28B2LBDej19veQW2uaTG9hRjIy6YQ80tWkEjVQZTbSvyeR6Ssq3tpuDzBghNuRxq14M94Pvykh2oyYdjnM2quG3Ab94SmKbOX/s3024/6635748A-32A9-4282-ABC5-4A18B453CEB2.jpeg" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHt5ykrmzv5UIu5cny4a_h-NG4ZT96yPvoUnJerdEE0X0f6y45yGhrldBRY8ROmva_MApVnVp0fvy2uTOx9pXyq3j28B2LBDej19veQW2uaTG9hRjIy6YQ80tWkEjVQZTbSvyeR6Ssq3tpuDzBghNuRxq14M94Pvykh2oyYdjnM2quG3Ab94SmKbOX/w400-h400/6635748A-32A9-4282-ABC5-4A18B453CEB2.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 23px;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 23px;">I wish you all</span><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 23px;"> </span> <span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody; font-size: 23px;">a happy, healthy, creative new year!</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Many people I meet want to lead a happy, healthy, creative life, and are interested in visual journaling, but don’t know how to start. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwnYaWnAByQdq6ea7x3sGyE5LO1d2xoY85GXq4OqiLcCssIHu5AlnoabWJoidaJT5-wS0TcSjqe7Ic3xNwl24SJRYbn1mVoT4zGKQK1g4ZmdsAOOJlrcnOwZnSB4fF8d7ity_BWE-Y6SspYDx5lc2UkQDiPhwzgZTCvZicg1bii5c9ErqJ7vc4OtD/s4032/487059BB-2F40-48BD-8F6E-2059EFBADFD4.jpeg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvwnYaWnAByQdq6ea7x3sGyE5LO1d2xoY85GXq4OqiLcCssIHu5AlnoabWJoidaJT5-wS0TcSjqe7Ic3xNwl24SJRYbn1mVoT4zGKQK1g4ZmdsAOOJlrcnOwZnSB4fF8d7ity_BWE-Y6SspYDx5lc2UkQDiPhwzgZTCvZicg1bii5c9ErqJ7vc4OtD/w360-h640/487059BB-2F40-48BD-8F6E-2059EFBADFD4.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 29px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Many of us start a new year in reflection, so I invite you to start your visual journal by reflecting upon yourself, and focusing ONLY on POSITIVE attributes that make you you!</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiPgdzIAFE5bP0hFTGbctCKVHsP0ZZ6vhsP2gWfsVye0bqMYdswx4Im1gt6WsMb3Mczbn1I4RkFAuUY9bryq_Rn2QMEzayr2nIK5bsjHTWSu03KJ-LLJ4_QkFE1Wg8NurkrtaHI5sqvMbSxqr8H1nCOIji54LqY0cUwWsSuLg2eqwG2hvBP3hXVZb/s3024/DE2AB2FD-213B-461E-B342-1FA132AB32D5.jpeg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSiPgdzIAFE5bP0hFTGbctCKVHsP0ZZ6vhsP2gWfsVye0bqMYdswx4Im1gt6WsMb3Mczbn1I4RkFAuUY9bryq_Rn2QMEzayr2nIK5bsjHTWSu03KJ-LLJ4_QkFE1Wg8NurkrtaHI5sqvMbSxqr8H1nCOIji54LqY0cUwWsSuLg2eqwG2hvBP3hXVZb/w400-h400/DE2AB2FD-213B-461E-B342-1FA132AB32D5.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 29px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">This is a difficult thing for people of all ages, because from the moment we wake up, our monkey brains start the negative narrative in our heads.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrDpb1f3nCPOICc3yYI1W39m9OZzFfVQeyy1llYp0rHJzB4-vB_nnRGXY4dwJKbo6VBpLWyMjxTmctYvMh4kCxbO8_5-DmqX3mSZWX3C0twm_30b1f_lUnC2mo0pOJC1Y9RznaxQsOcQI2AbYD0J2MP4cqvwKh4PNo-DoJQLVG_JtLoCdyVdFFagL/s3024/C95F0BBF-7FDE-4CF5-B5D4-78CC5E5BA35F.jpeg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirrDpb1f3nCPOICc3yYI1W39m9OZzFfVQeyy1llYp0rHJzB4-vB_nnRGXY4dwJKbo6VBpLWyMjxTmctYvMh4kCxbO8_5-DmqX3mSZWX3C0twm_30b1f_lUnC2mo0pOJC1Y9RznaxQsOcQI2AbYD0J2MP4cqvwKh4PNo-DoJQLVG_JtLoCdyVdFFagL/w400-h400/C95F0BBF-7FDE-4CF5-B5D4-78CC5E5BA35F.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 29px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I assure you, however, that with regular positive reflection, it gets easier and it definitely improves how you see yourself, and the world!</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZeCQ_74PySlIK3CdHicXCJEOxy9nnKbUD3XPVkJsv1w4OW43fmM9LWS1GhgK6vRA1iE59irKH1LcUd9AGwF5po6HThnUbA4g8LWRsLoeufcfjms2uJFVSYLtc_qpvvkWNm8QCgXPR5Iul8Hg_G5PkrFC_WsZU-xdBeIXVPWvS-iA4mlo7FaFTcQp/s3024/C5336EFC-9C90-492F-A32F-B99EAB4A7E66.jpeg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZeCQ_74PySlIK3CdHicXCJEOxy9nnKbUD3XPVkJsv1w4OW43fmM9LWS1GhgK6vRA1iE59irKH1LcUd9AGwF5po6HThnUbA4g8LWRsLoeufcfjms2uJFVSYLtc_qpvvkWNm8QCgXPR5Iul8Hg_G5PkrFC_WsZU-xdBeIXVPWvS-iA4mlo7FaFTcQp/w400-h400/C5336EFC-9C90-492F-A32F-B99EAB4A7E66.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 29px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I am here for you and would love to help you begin your creative, healthy journey of self-reflection. </span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzOYLhf2foRM2jLNNa0MCKnfcr95nSGwhIfiqS7bZ2sqjEISegmsDXj0PTbYn5Dipd0rKjZG3CsCbwPKemi_JpWK_OgLrKenZGGCGTTKfpbFOJFvVTw57XncQ2DHTaT_VP6kvM06rpeQq1gyTD1mkY8KGoXaYJtZ9b9e8JUPJKSROEWtSaWhj3H9BJ/s4032/008E0E84-D695-45A1-AD27-B351448A9962.jpeg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; 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min-height: 29px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">I am happy to work around your schedule to set up a retreat or even a series of lessons.</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhiCawV3EcvreroLLKxqkPcKTtsLw0AvQmlYw4sGQq7z8WDRap-ibQXMdlDSN5sFOHCsiHzGkXn9YVJltxZWgnRJqb9p3wUmwpe_33mRXTw3efK785HpO9dh95t8i8_jApDstwUeAjQ0W6uHbq8--u4PYjzyIsMPLUP51ZlJXF1CVgIvzYs_E3q5Z/s4032/493D65B5-DCB1-417B-904F-2D3AC410C353.jpeg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRhiCawV3EcvreroLLKxqkPcKTtsLw0AvQmlYw4sGQq7z8WDRap-ibQXMdlDSN5sFOHCsiHzGkXn9YVJltxZWgnRJqb9p3wUmwpe_33mRXTw3efK785HpO9dh95t8i8_jApDstwUeAjQ0W6uHbq8--u4PYjzyIsMPLUP51ZlJXF1CVgIvzYs_E3q5Z/w360-h640/493D65B5-DCB1-417B-904F-2D3AC410C353.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 29px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span><br /></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;">Here is to being brave and living a happy, healthy, creative life!</span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEw4aYQli8AUMG8YP-WNxG3n64ifWIN0CL6X69b04LH92oRpUQ_vo-FxpS4HX9I7eiwFrHeWpm7uMZMlZwRJvd3WscJtzJx9iG2bDWqQsUEVXd5vWB-1eGc9-qkEGEOJU3aUGNA29JHYE6zkNSTnlUvl5fNlFxw1KeD7EOfTUgXXAHe5gFSQmd8C8Q/s4032/C3CEDEAA-B5C8-4D3D-B0E5-448559FD430E.jpeg" style="font-family: -webkit-standard; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEw4aYQli8AUMG8YP-WNxG3n64ifWIN0CL6X69b04LH92oRpUQ_vo-FxpS4HX9I7eiwFrHeWpm7uMZMlZwRJvd3WscJtzJx9iG2bDWqQsUEVXd5vWB-1eGc9-qkEGEOJU3aUGNA29JHYE6zkNSTnlUvl5fNlFxw1KeD7EOfTUgXXAHe5gFSQmd8C8Q/w360-h640/C3CEDEAA-B5C8-4D3D-B0E5-448559FD430E.jpeg" width="360" /></a></div><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p><p class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"><br /></span></p><p class="p2" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; font-size: 23px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 29px;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: UICTFontTextStyleBody;"></span></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-84510257863855108532022-12-20T20:35:00.002-07:002022-12-20T20:35:25.613-07:00Winter Wonderlands<p> Visual journaling skills can be applied to other art experiences. Here I have used my skills to create winter scenes to be framed and hung.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS786l--VZsAoEcYpxpgK9yqMqftTbu0yf1oFPFBr2qOa9Q6J4SonpGu8mwrSGcSB5hhhw8x8jsF1G_GIgoikiSuSZowaCfxHSddJpuj-viI_G3IrMaNwe6EDe5n6j1cj05_Wspskw7_fM9WZrnTDWWE-vK9XGNTPptQ-1tGySoNgwTzPRQMozise_/s3024/4E63B71E-CD90-496F-8ED5-9AD3EBF5EE8C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS786l--VZsAoEcYpxpgK9yqMqftTbu0yf1oFPFBr2qOa9Q6J4SonpGu8mwrSGcSB5hhhw8x8jsF1G_GIgoikiSuSZowaCfxHSddJpuj-viI_G3IrMaNwe6EDe5n6j1cj05_Wspskw7_fM9WZrnTDWWE-vK9XGNTPptQ-1tGySoNgwTzPRQMozise_/s320/4E63B71E-CD90-496F-8ED5-9AD3EBF5EE8C.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5dM3h3riB55XBg2i8-Is-JOvaZNj6AYu2KXj1g2aY2hcuuBZJVXb1bE4YDjKcu44kSBmOoCiCqYVUeyRF0IJxwM29aZ55cuudxEHufgAYr3YbwUO_xoGdZzS-SvMXDj8s86EdOQZAqcgfDXEbosnCAzEE2K2ZWZepRdifV5oeOf6RmnX0DrlYaVS/s3024/BBC48DCF-8D3C-4F4C-A1AE-26CBAA9AE913.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc5dM3h3riB55XBg2i8-Is-JOvaZNj6AYu2KXj1g2aY2hcuuBZJVXb1bE4YDjKcu44kSBmOoCiCqYVUeyRF0IJxwM29aZ55cuudxEHufgAYr3YbwUO_xoGdZzS-SvMXDj8s86EdOQZAqcgfDXEbosnCAzEE2K2ZWZepRdifV5oeOf6RmnX0DrlYaVS/s320/BBC48DCF-8D3C-4F4C-A1AE-26CBAA9AE913.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZ86BPMPMiB14AatBdXxcWCVzlVJOjqFy3qT9TxQhaxpu7yeovpHivo4Y3HLhumK9vaCST2_d8lgex9Jqr1H8yeqd_ebR-YPUlYDNwbLEYq0lQKAN9Hj_JkjMqrJzUorEkwHfNSFGfCnCRZqjoUaVXQ9Ywv3pR40S_FiRmr-XCEkvMta7eRumKQK6/s3024/F97CDD8D-505C-4317-A1DF-5A97EE811069.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIZ86BPMPMiB14AatBdXxcWCVzlVJOjqFy3qT9TxQhaxpu7yeovpHivo4Y3HLhumK9vaCST2_d8lgex9Jqr1H8yeqd_ebR-YPUlYDNwbLEYq0lQKAN9Hj_JkjMqrJzUorEkwHfNSFGfCnCRZqjoUaVXQ9Ywv3pR40S_FiRmr-XCEkvMta7eRumKQK6/s320/F97CDD8D-505C-4317-A1DF-5A97EE811069.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz17InAC4w6uWYK5AT1ytwrfu7nDyondPB3b3q0qpa1URKc-pOVxuzaSgo2A7_OqltUbI8skxgKRUfpzTyqZ8HJa0LmN2xXMt1kWTlWqsVA4wLVJ9b6EURuiEcoORR7KYsXnscKHqzbVnnW3ZQFH3x6kwLHcwsDKU4Z2tOyXRBx1QmD0bVy3obCQCY/s3024/FB05A844-9B58-4C97-9EAB-40A84A596D0B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz17InAC4w6uWYK5AT1ytwrfu7nDyondPB3b3q0qpa1URKc-pOVxuzaSgo2A7_OqltUbI8skxgKRUfpzTyqZ8HJa0LmN2xXMt1kWTlWqsVA4wLVJ9b6EURuiEcoORR7KYsXnscKHqzbVnnW3ZQFH3x6kwLHcwsDKU4Z2tOyXRBx1QmD0bVy3obCQCY/s320/FB05A844-9B58-4C97-9EAB-40A84A596D0B.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-6112242623505447912022-12-01T08:45:00.002-07:002022-12-01T08:45:25.165-07:00 Mixed Media Visual Journal Flip Through<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/375_2luJCa0" width="320" youtube-src-id="375_2luJCa0"></iframe></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Here it is, a peek through my studio windows and into my studio, as well as a visual journal flip through to show you some different and inexpensive ways to create in your journal! Many of these pages are what transpired with my clients. No two pages are the same!</p><p><br /></p><p>Like and subscribe to grow my channel. </p><p><br /></p><p>Leave a comment for any questions or requests.</p><p><br /></p><p>https://youtu.be/375_2luJCa0</p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-18962820129022172172022-11-29T12:58:00.009-07:002022-11-29T12:58:55.005-07:00You Have the Key, Unlock the Door<p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOSPXPJiUTbIkHqTcQda0KIuE5StcGWIROAmycOIEeMVbtg6k-sd7dgJn6cINhVVq4HIERCBR3KuN514SrqgU5_y89KfxqX8PDc_3TR2IjS3oa6Rq7KHslrF9Umwxm0laQoOXdwOeqzTcCm040sEYO-tXNpsLl_HDrZ6ogjjztX5Iadqs35AI3c4Gd/s3024/5E1D5C9E-45CF-4AFB-9EC6-5A721D0382E1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOSPXPJiUTbIkHqTcQda0KIuE5StcGWIROAmycOIEeMVbtg6k-sd7dgJn6cINhVVq4HIERCBR3KuN514SrqgU5_y89KfxqX8PDc_3TR2IjS3oa6Rq7KHslrF9Umwxm0laQoOXdwOeqzTcCm040sEYO-tXNpsLl_HDrZ6ogjjztX5Iadqs35AI3c4Gd/w400-h400/5E1D5C9E-45CF-4AFB-9EC6-5A721D0382E1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p> </p><p>You have the key to unlock that giant door that stands between your inner self and your outer self. You can sit on the enormous door knob or you can insert the key and get on with your life.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrwkMNexjowXt50F5bSOC7CbR9AnlnwgRcO9SfNP5CQNmhI-his6h6b9A5QGGQtBDqiuH0aPSDsGmrldBqXsKyVGlhQG_kyCwcBPz1wONrOxwTU_qNgmxfJNh_4d3Do8vhIJsBEp4ubqaCDcoDEuAdARTr7If1pySct87M-8WEz8Ep2DV6RvTcaMvV/s3024/82B6EDE7-811C-498F-A932-FEDC5AC286D0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrwkMNexjowXt50F5bSOC7CbR9AnlnwgRcO9SfNP5CQNmhI-his6h6b9A5QGGQtBDqiuH0aPSDsGmrldBqXsKyVGlhQG_kyCwcBPz1wONrOxwTU_qNgmxfJNh_4d3Do8vhIJsBEp4ubqaCDcoDEuAdARTr7If1pySct87M-8WEz8Ep2DV6RvTcaMvV/w400-h400/82B6EDE7-811C-498F-A932-FEDC5AC286D0.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>This fun but serious intuitive visual journal page evolved over time in my Tuesday adult visual journaling class. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqJ2fgl3BDtImjRTOWITf63U1Ee74XIUhAWjBf3LULipClbnxk7lhBeO9wI6q6VWHllX6bHqDUT7LWi6FV2FbWDlJhV2g_ryTshj1DgtkqLUh_K9bXLJ06qNGaJVOgS8XnptO5Yd2xPhRmZDhHrH_6Q2KhhEnACb8RMFsqlylIPaJDpyC5HGz0AC_/s3024/5FD02B89-3606-4B0F-B4BF-D1600701589C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhqJ2fgl3BDtImjRTOWITf63U1Ee74XIUhAWjBf3LULipClbnxk7lhBeO9wI6q6VWHllX6bHqDUT7LWi6FV2FbWDlJhV2g_ryTshj1DgtkqLUh_K9bXLJ06qNGaJVOgS8XnptO5Yd2xPhRmZDhHrH_6Q2KhhEnACb8RMFsqlylIPaJDpyC5HGz0AC_/w400-h400/5FD02B89-3606-4B0F-B4BF-D1600701589C.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Every few minutes we pulled a prompt card that asked us to switch media or try a different technique.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJKB1jswPUz4yXgeq4Jh2Gcobv8VD0LpmQWKhv2dkh0g0eZv9xjBFHXvnh1-L1GGgRVwwUnRKWW40KSNjiaeDG1nj3EUSwgJHgXndrgsKAV6yD5RxlRVoi-2-7e7MXGoZXQ_JtYH4v0c2fYF8fuoHPl4GNYhoIJRW9uFmM70Hswz2RPPAHStSPdOU/s3024/2B6C3745-90F2-4F72-878F-C4F5A5EC37B1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJKB1jswPUz4yXgeq4Jh2Gcobv8VD0LpmQWKhv2dkh0g0eZv9xjBFHXvnh1-L1GGgRVwwUnRKWW40KSNjiaeDG1nj3EUSwgJHgXndrgsKAV6yD5RxlRVoi-2-7e7MXGoZXQ_JtYH4v0c2fYF8fuoHPl4GNYhoIJRW9uFmM70Hswz2RPPAHStSPdOU/w400-h400/2B6C3745-90F2-4F72-878F-C4F5A5EC37B1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>We used modeling paste, cheese cloth, inks, watercolour, charcoal, old collage papers, material (burlap), and more. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVR8KFrAi2CBHdXcz0GpJw5ykztTEUrFMVhjhgrKYuIziM5hIjczPymi_GPrDaF_hlxwENykPQoRO5hy0ULnX0ZONChLHDLSmJny6YRggyp-LdYn0mMtTPzwSt2X066xBdi7iTtZx3qEPZIqdpxyEzokGlgkJ1--XSFG10aYfU3XKwbRre0mywPa3M/s3024/F83E0301-2EB1-4A7D-B1B9-59A665D3D288.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVR8KFrAi2CBHdXcz0GpJw5ykztTEUrFMVhjhgrKYuIziM5hIjczPymi_GPrDaF_hlxwENykPQoRO5hy0ULnX0ZONChLHDLSmJny6YRggyp-LdYn0mMtTPzwSt2X066xBdi7iTtZx3qEPZIqdpxyEzokGlgkJ1--XSFG10aYfU3XKwbRre0mywPa3M/w400-h400/F83E0301-2EB1-4A7D-B1B9-59A665D3D288.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>We did observational contour drawings, created a poem from a random book page, splattered paint, carved into wet watercolour paint, and tore parts of our collaged paper off of our page after it was glued down.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzsXSLB2XnY47_ThypZZ9Uwqu3YEfVLsQGWmznwmKySL7yWKMXHLVFJzCTzCUcTxqPg8lU-XYkrU0GnVHHcc2NJ1bYmTCzdMt1VkdBOnJvqHVzU3BvMzivmqc2U5F5lqqZN7BqMvaD2PygGVv4p5UEXQn4dJBy4fZX-lXspCeh9gQcfBcRMgFV4vsr/s3024/47829697-F07D-42E0-A36D-94A0916586AE.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzsXSLB2XnY47_ThypZZ9Uwqu3YEfVLsQGWmznwmKySL7yWKMXHLVFJzCTzCUcTxqPg8lU-XYkrU0GnVHHcc2NJ1bYmTCzdMt1VkdBOnJvqHVzU3BvMzivmqc2U5F5lqqZN7BqMvaD2PygGVv4p5UEXQn4dJBy4fZX-lXspCeh9gQcfBcRMgFV4vsr/w400-h400/47829697-F07D-42E0-A36D-94A0916586AE.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>The hardest part was making sense of what we did and making it all come together cohesively. It took me till today to finally find a theme and call it finished. The clues were all there, I just had to use my detective skills and current happenings in my life to piece it all together.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJKB1jswPUz4yXgeq4Jh2Gcobv8VD0LpmQWKhv2dkh0g0eZv9xjBFHXvnh1-L1GGgRVwwUnRKWW40KSNjiaeDG1nj3EUSwgJHgXndrgsKAV6yD5RxlRVoi-2-7e7MXGoZXQ_JtYH4v0c2fYF8fuoHPl4GNYhoIJRW9uFmM70Hswz2RPPAHStSPdOU/s3024/2B6C3745-90F2-4F72-878F-C4F5A5EC37B1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJKB1jswPUz4yXgeq4Jh2Gcobv8VD0LpmQWKhv2dkh0g0eZv9xjBFHXvnh1-L1GGgRVwwUnRKWW40KSNjiaeDG1nj3EUSwgJHgXndrgsKAV6yD5RxlRVoi-2-7e7MXGoZXQ_JtYH4v0c2fYF8fuoHPl4GNYhoIJRW9uFmM70Hswz2RPPAHStSPdOU/w400-h400/2B6C3745-90F2-4F72-878F-C4F5A5EC37B1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>The idea of visual journaling is to enjoy the process and not worry about the outcome. Worry causes road blocks and prevents us from finishing or moving on.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCo_T4tr_qvv9fssjE5P--MQFO0KxMqSRwdD6SqJksI2ITE0F6XAovGMPV_krmNBNob5noR6oCqXf3qbauN6_p3wiaHCU7Z14z3MRHl2nk4HuqfQoK2s1Owa9GwHSm2u7XuctE29eQEWdB2uNb1pMWkZS049w171JCb2iFjXA0-nUeFREeg5wjl535/s3024/CA37262F-5055-4C88-80E9-046721F06B4D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCo_T4tr_qvv9fssjE5P--MQFO0KxMqSRwdD6SqJksI2ITE0F6XAovGMPV_krmNBNob5noR6oCqXf3qbauN6_p3wiaHCU7Z14z3MRHl2nk4HuqfQoK2s1Owa9GwHSm2u7XuctE29eQEWdB2uNb1pMWkZS049w171JCb2iFjXA0-nUeFREeg5wjl535/w400-h400/CA37262F-5055-4C88-80E9-046721F06B4D.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>It is okay to not know the outcome. When we do the same thing over and over again and take no risks, we get the same results. </p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUhdF_n1pFaXVXbO2Hu_PCiw_df9mXxiFOms9TszVc7jpb9CWetfDnamt55mJ_smRJ-g9vat-LIGeRs3zKypy9Urqo4WFPADUZeLjhh-PXh6APkcoIq4OjdjL9Uh3MmTcy6u-_vJmWWf_cVYSKuWYKynLHVWW_aA9zAc59dY14ue2cz3--JsFMkFR/s4032/DE934D08-1E78-444E-8A82-943767DCF634.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYUhdF_n1pFaXVXbO2Hu_PCiw_df9mXxiFOms9TszVc7jpb9CWetfDnamt55mJ_smRJ-g9vat-LIGeRs3zKypy9Urqo4WFPADUZeLjhh-PXh6APkcoIq4OjdjL9Uh3MmTcy6u-_vJmWWf_cVYSKuWYKynLHVWW_aA9zAc59dY14ue2cz3--JsFMkFR/w225-h400/DE934D08-1E78-444E-8A82-943767DCF634.jpeg" width="225" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>This activity resulted in something I could have never planned and can never duplicate, which makes it creative, unique, interesting and for me, thought provoking.</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdM5WZW6i6LvfEjRSKj6BMNFycHsY9kfQ4iF_6VR2zhGu8n-xgMrIDHYFE2pLOCSaVROReZBrSKkn4JT0cep-RVuYYtj7q1R05a8jvKBZMD7lm-itael3ZVeVvQhxwBi1pO0yEkSQ-_DVJadx_Pan26Zxsf7ki86vDgZ-knKQxYBBXllSP12NYKWYY/s4032/11788BD2-C97D-4C8F-85C9-9DC9AB09A683.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="2268" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdM5WZW6i6LvfEjRSKj6BMNFycHsY9kfQ4iF_6VR2zhGu8n-xgMrIDHYFE2pLOCSaVROReZBrSKkn4JT0cep-RVuYYtj7q1R05a8jvKBZMD7lm-itael3ZVeVvQhxwBi1pO0yEkSQ-_DVJadx_Pan26Zxsf7ki86vDgZ-knKQxYBBXllSP12NYKWYY/w225-h400/11788BD2-C97D-4C8F-85C9-9DC9AB09A683.jpeg" width="225" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Retreat to the country to learn art techniques to express yourself and to get to know yourself better!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJKB1jswPUz4yXgeq4Jh2Gcobv8VD0LpmQWKhv2dkh0g0eZv9xjBFHXvnh1-L1GGgRVwwUnRKWW40KSNjiaeDG1nj3EUSwgJHgXndrgsKAV6yD5RxlRVoi-2-7e7MXGoZXQ_JtYH4v0c2fYF8fuoHPl4GNYhoIJRW9uFmM70Hswz2RPPAHStSPdOU/s3024/2B6C3745-90F2-4F72-878F-C4F5A5EC37B1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghJKB1jswPUz4yXgeq4Jh2Gcobv8VD0LpmQWKhv2dkh0g0eZv9xjBFHXvnh1-L1GGgRVwwUnRKWW40KSNjiaeDG1nj3EUSwgJHgXndrgsKAV6yD5RxlRVoi-2-7e7MXGoZXQ_JtYH4v0c2fYF8fuoHPl4GNYhoIJRW9uFmM70Hswz2RPPAHStSPdOU/w400-h400/2B6C3745-90F2-4F72-878F-C4F5A5EC37B1.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>What are you waiting for?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/FNCVgCvq-os" width="320" youtube-src-id="FNCVgCvq-os"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2195774358007470677.post-52401088511012955112022-03-23T12:11:00.003-06:002022-03-23T12:11:15.437-06:00I am alive and just fine and dandy<p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhptp0hCrNS78EKM54PcUSLC8ygGBtaf7YKsu0M_iYrjly3NQ_ssUkx2_113h60jZhKSQf2UzfILvVDrWB3klbYdDE3KghRF--N33i6S2Muiw9bRT20o-fbIJEv4X78Yhdnqcng8XSnIW306fRlGPvQ1DCyGYNiN6quUUCOfbGYuQatUnyclJJmr4t5/s1440/0204B06F-9FDF-4205-97E4-1B92586A6F90.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1440" height="313" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhptp0hCrNS78EKM54PcUSLC8ygGBtaf7YKsu0M_iYrjly3NQ_ssUkx2_113h60jZhKSQf2UzfILvVDrWB3klbYdDE3KghRF--N33i6S2Muiw9bRT20o-fbIJEv4X78Yhdnqcng8XSnIW306fRlGPvQ1DCyGYNiN6quUUCOfbGYuQatUnyclJJmr4t5/w400-h313/0204B06F-9FDF-4205-97E4-1B92586A6F90.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p> “I am alive and just fine and dandy.” Mixed media and photography collage.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKolT8uRc58EVSmWxl72nWSAHyOH2zFKMt9N3JuBibSa26tZXFZRk4ARzh05lMEUsXyxsB993j17FFLEJBKwFPzOo4bDr_QmCfBeob2dnTZQ8WHQAU9UI_XkSiuii1TDJyt3A1mL4sMy1ZHu-3sidGannBa4i-niD4I4C-PmrP9r7KfoYneR1Fzmd/s1440/8E84249C-F50E-442A-9F65-000D2FF83A65.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1440" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZKolT8uRc58EVSmWxl72nWSAHyOH2zFKMt9N3JuBibSa26tZXFZRk4ARzh05lMEUsXyxsB993j17FFLEJBKwFPzOo4bDr_QmCfBeob2dnTZQ8WHQAU9UI_XkSiuii1TDJyt3A1mL4sMy1ZHu-3sidGannBa4i-niD4I4C-PmrP9r7KfoYneR1Fzmd/w400-h315/8E84249C-F50E-442A-9F65-000D2FF83A65.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>The quote is from a letter written to my husband’s grandpa from his grandma in 1930, when they were dating! It makes me chuckle!</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitste3Aib5HOnoQCiYJaUTHtt8zKARzau3TD1dtilFMvC_YsfyKoFyZtWw2yaLAlEXj6kGn3X3ilUqdH2jXGFxCAZsHAHTw3e5nmrAzHWB60fTTZLxIb1Eta_QJiAZVHxPX2Lnwck8wBJD89ulekZ0AAhaSIo8QiozBQm6gX2OYR1zdVlQazl1eI1M/s1440/9A2D67D6-30D2-452E-BBE8-846D7F59BA1C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1440" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitste3Aib5HOnoQCiYJaUTHtt8zKARzau3TD1dtilFMvC_YsfyKoFyZtWw2yaLAlEXj6kGn3X3ilUqdH2jXGFxCAZsHAHTw3e5nmrAzHWB60fTTZLxIb1Eta_QJiAZVHxPX2Lnwck8wBJD89ulekZ0AAhaSIo8QiozBQm6gX2OYR1zdVlQazl1eI1M/w400-h315/9A2D67D6-30D2-452E-BBE8-846D7F59BA1C.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>Zoom in to read more!😍</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWit_sNPNxWi_3Efo1Pqsl-E9q_5VXH1IMJesrUvdKUM3NRu9eUm0n94NEX0QLM22A-T3RNFAng5NjUcjwMI3IT8ijQVYEMrMUpJvxPryilwums9UwBUXAeLXkJ5NpTkXxCFe8kunVdHA75T2fkdAQYwAdyY47YzbqUAguILun-AxwXz-gkwIm0dy/s1440/BDB5FB34-E2DC-4B50-9320-A3EF7E4F2EE7.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1128" data-original-width="1440" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWit_sNPNxWi_3Efo1Pqsl-E9q_5VXH1IMJesrUvdKUM3NRu9eUm0n94NEX0QLM22A-T3RNFAng5NjUcjwMI3IT8ijQVYEMrMUpJvxPryilwums9UwBUXAeLXkJ5NpTkXxCFe8kunVdHA75T2fkdAQYwAdyY47YzbqUAguILun-AxwXz-gkwIm0dy/w400-h314/BDB5FB34-E2DC-4B50-9320-A3EF7E4F2EE7.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p><br /></p><p>I am so happy she saved these letters. Growing up in the 1930s, there philosophy was “Don’t throw anything away, as it could be helpful someday!”</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3mEh2H66Ht79NcLsGO9YlCz0wJ_39L_MgsxIOtAoFaUea1NX21wj-W4B7DTepivf_X0xqfk8rSXiVkGHvIuXFVW9UZKow7x2R-edoDWMwsLPclURW0T9dQiEtgchE4BmxxzYHb2OwYH7gCFPZdzn-M4LQyt3QpgGQ5jnV0qMhG9lv57ALQPTpkxb/s1440/27873BC4-E27C-41A3-B532-A89130B24DA0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1132" data-original-width="1440" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiH3mEh2H66Ht79NcLsGO9YlCz0wJ_39L_MgsxIOtAoFaUea1NX21wj-W4B7DTepivf_X0xqfk8rSXiVkGHvIuXFVW9UZKow7x2R-edoDWMwsLPclURW0T9dQiEtgchE4BmxxzYHb2OwYH7gCFPZdzn-M4LQyt3QpgGQ5jnV0qMhG9lv57ALQPTpkxb/w400-h315/27873BC4-E27C-41A3-B532-A89130B24DA0.jpeg" width="400" /></a></p><p>Her letters are helping me to create, so I say her plans have come to fruition! </p><p><br /></p><p>The nests and plants are from my own photos.</p><p><br /></p><p>DM if you would like to set up a retreat to learn how to integrate your photos into your art!</p>Renee Dowlinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02273939833989232865noreply@blogger.com0