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  • Permission to Have Fun: Reclaiming Creativity After Burnout – Art in Perspective Part Three

    There was a time when creativity wasn’t just something I did—it was who I was. I was the “art kid.” The creative one. The crafty one. My mom bragged about my work to friends. Teachers celebrated my projects. And without even realizing it, my identity became wrapped up in art. But when my mom passed…

  • The Circle of Growth: Understanding Our Internal Zones

    Life is full of opportunities to grow, stretch, and expand who we are. Yet it’s also filled with moments where we crave comfort and safety. One helpful tool to understand what’s going on internally is the Circle of Growth. This framework shows how we move through three main zones: the Comfort Zone, the Growth Zone, and the…

  • Why Perspective Matters More Than Perfection in Art – Art in Perspective Part Two

    When I was younger, I thought good art meant “perfect” art.The cleanest lines. The smoothest shading. The most realistic portrait. But the older I get, the more I realize: technical perfection isn’t what makes art powerful. It’s perspective. In almost every art class, you can feel it—that invisible competition of who’s “better.” Someone’s drawing looks more…

  • The RAIN Method: A Gentle Practice for Emotional Awareness

    Life has a way of pulling emotions to the surface when we least expect it. Sometimes we know exactly why we’re feeling what we feel, and other times we just find ourselves overwhelmed, stuck, or even disconnected without knowing why. The RAIN method is a mindfulness tool that offers a way to pause, lean in with curiosity,…