Healing Portraits
So much of a portrait is the power of being witnessed. I find paint to be a powerful, alchemical tool for moving, cleansing, and manifesting energy. The transformation and evolution of those I paint unfolds on the canvas one layer at a time much like a blossom or journey deep into a cave.
These sessions are a profound honor to facilitate and I've taken great care and intention in the development of this unique process over the past 4 years. This offering is truly the heart and soul of my work on this earth.
What to Expect?
These sessions begin with a ritual to establish an intentional, sacred healing container for us to work in. We will then have a conversation that helps me connect and identify the patterns and energetic signatures of what's going on in your healing journey. Together, collaboratively, we tease out the deeper layers and find the energy that's wanting to work with my particular skills. Often, it is an energy that wishes to process visually. To be witnessed. Expressed.
Then, I have you lay down with blankets and pillows for support. You can use an eye mask if you'd like. I place my hands on your feet, intuiting and sensing your energy. If it is a virtual session, we will be on the phone and I begin with a prayer and use Usui Reiki to connect for distance energy work.
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Once some initial energy work and connection occurs, your body will tell me when to go to the canvas and what to paint. I begin painting what comes through, I choose colors and brush strokes based on the quality of the energy I sense in your body.
As the process unfolds, layers of paint and transformation occur both on the canvas and in your body. I will continue to place my hands on your body, perhaps holding your head or touching your heart, to receive guidance on what to paint next. I check in with you verbally and ask that you share whatever comes up for you. It is a very safe and gentle process, but at times it can increase in intensity. I may sing, do breathwork, use smoke and sprays or feathers throughout to facilitate the energy healing.
One very important thing to know ahead of time is that you will lay with your eyes closed and will not see the painting until the end. Many people are moved to tears by the power of hearing the strokes and sounds of my hands quickly working on the canvas.
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For children under 6, I of course make an exception and have them move and play and paint with me while I paint them.
You are invited to move or dance or sing if you wish, but I ask that you divert your gaze away from the painting while it is in process.
Wear comfortable clothing that you don't mind getting paint on!
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Check out the gallery of prior energy healing paintings here.​
Price (Includes session and original 18" x 24" painting): $600
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