Welcome Creativity With Ease

welcome | ‘wel-kәm

: to receive or accept with happiness or pleasure

: a warm greeting

creativity | krē-ā-’ti-vә-tē

: imagination, ingenuity, inventiveness, originality

: the ability to make something new

ease | ‘ēz

: lacking pain, trouble or difficulty

: comfort of body or mind

When I first began painting, the process was more challenging than it had to be, because I thought it should be difficult to create beautiful art. I also resisted painting flowers because I thought it wasn’t original enough. Since then, I’ve realized that the way I paint flowers is unique because I infuse my one and only soul. I also have found that following the path of ease while painting not only makes it more enjoyable but also allows my unique style to find expression. It’s about not fighting who you are and allowing your natural whims to lead the way. Louise Gale and Faith Evans-Sills find their natural paths through meditative practices that quiet the mind, welcome creativity and allow curious exploration to lead the way. After they share how their art is influenced by mandala making, we will create our own mandalas with ease and enjoyment. We will take deep breaths and let creating be as simple and instinctive as breathing. Inhale inspiration. Exhale creativity.

When you are in harmony with yourself, everything unfolds with grace and ease.

—Panache Desai—