Art as Meditation and for a Spark of Joy!

Art as Meditation and for a Spark of Joy!

Tuesdays, Apr 30; May 7, 14
1 – 3 PM (CT)
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The beauty and detail that can be found in nature arouses a sense of wonder, alluring us into communion with creation. Contemplative painting can be a prayer of gratitude for the beauty of Earth’s creativity and variety. Relating with “other than human beings” releases a power of the Universe that evolves into care and nurturing for the entire web of life.

Do you enjoy watercolors? Do you find it fun to combine water and color on your palette, until you get “movement and shine”, then carry it to a lovely textured paper making shapes, dropping in more concentrated color and seeing the “fireworks” and finally watching for surprises as time and humidity works its magic?

This workshop is for anyone who enjoys watercolor, the experienced and beginners alike. Making brush marks is like our signature and there is no right or wrong. The fun part is that the drawing is done for you, and you can go directly to painting. Themes will be modern botanicals as taught by Sarah Simon, known as @themintgardener on Instagram. We will be using her watercolor workbook (purchase yourself, for approximately $20, includes premium watercolor paper).

We will meet 3 times to practice and enjoy the fun of painting in community. Come to one or all three.

A list of supplies will be provided upon registration.

This series is In-Person

Facilitator: Carol Cummins 

Carol Cummins is a calligrapher and a student of watercolor painting, a lover of words and images. Spending time in nature is her favorite way to connect with the Divine; she believes noticing beauty is a spiritual practice that inspires hope and brings a sense of awe. Art as meditation can have benefits to our nervous system when life seems jarring.

Carol has presented Mandala and Neurographic Art Workshops previously at The Well and is excited to introduce the teaching of Sarah Simon to our community of artists.