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JOURNAL

Between rain-soaked earth and open sky, between the hush of leaves and the pull of the tide, there is a rhythm - slow, patient, alive.

In my journal, I gather these threads:
moments of art and reflection, of hands in motion, of questions without answers.

Not to shape perfection, but to wander, to trace the lines where nature and being meet, and to leave small offerings - for anyone longing to remember what it feels like to simply be.

Stephanie . Stephanie .

Why slowing down is not passive: How texture activates your inner rhythm

Slowing down isn’t doing nothing—it’s a return to your rhythm.
In my latest blog, I explore how texture becomes a portal for self-regulation, especially for highly sensitive souls, artists, and therapists. Touch, affirmation, and slowing down are not separate practices—they are one rhythm, waiting to be felt.

A sensory reminder that soft is not passive—it’s powerful.

Read now & begin your gentle year-end ritual.

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Closing the circle – on wholeness and moving forward

Wholeness isn’t perfection — it’s presence. In the final post of Silver Feathers Rising, I explore the circle as a symbol of release, return, and renewal.


#ClosingTheCircle #SilverFeathersRising #CreativeCycles #GentleLiving

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Visual symbols of new beginnings in art

Discover the quiet power of symbols in art. In this week's post, I explore feathers, color, and movement as gentle metaphors for release and renewal.


#ArtAsLanguage #SymbolismInArt #NewBeginnings #CreativeHealing #SilverFeathersRising

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The language of self-love in art

Art can be more than expression — it can be a homecoming.
In this poetic reflection, I explore how color, texture, and creative ritual can help us return to ourselves with love.

Featuring my new series: Held by Myself
+ a free self-love art ritual PDF

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Transforming your shadow self into light through art

This blog post explores transforming shadow emotions into light through art, using symbolic imagery, layering techniques, and mixed media to facilitate self-acceptance and emotional healing. Learn how contrast, texture, and intuitive creation can help artists integrate their shadow self and embrace transformation.

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The dance between light and dark: Exploring emotional balance in art

This blog post explores the balance of light and dark in art as a tool for emotional healing and self-expression. Learn how contrast, bold strokes, blending techniques, and warm vs. cool tones can help artists process emotions, create harmony, and explore the depth of their inner world.

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Shadow work in art: A creative path to emotional clarity

This blog post explores shadow work in art as a powerful tool for emotional healing and self-discovery. Learn how dark colors, contrast, and expressive mark-making help uncover hidden emotions and integrate light and shadow for inner balance and clarity.

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Light and shadow: Balancing contrast for healing and reflection

This blog post explores how light and shadow create emotional depth in art, balancing contrast, clarity, and introspection. Discover how light therapy, reflective surfaces, and high-contrast techniques can be used for healing, artistic expression, and mindfulness.

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The phoenix in your art: Transformative creative practices

This blog post explores how the phoenix symbolizes transformation, resilience, and artistic renewal. Learn layering and distressing techniques to represent rebirth in your artwork, and discover phoenix-inspired color palettes of deep reds, golds, and smokey hues to capture the energy of emergence and evolution.

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Fire & emotion: Expressing feelings through fiery colors

This blog post explores how fire’s energy, movement, and color can be used to express emotions in art. It delves into fiery color palettes, expressive brush techniques, and the symbolic power of flames, helping artists channel passion, transformation, and emotional release into their work.

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