Hi everyone I’m Kristen from the Blue Mountains - just out of Sydney - Australia. I’m a Transpersonal Art Therapist, Reiki Master and enjoy being creative and supporting women to unleash restrictions and create their version of Bliss. I love connecting with other creatives too - the world needs more beauty - I can’t wait to paint with you all. In Bliss Kristen 🤗

We have several new members. Feel free to introduce yourselves if you haven’t already. 😀

I’ll go first. I’ve been painting since around 2016. I was inspired to fully focus on my art career when I was able to participate in art classes at a peer-run recovery center that I managed. The members of the center inspired me so much - so much that I left my job to pursue art. I show my art at Inman Art & Frames where I also work part-time. I also participate in shows at Gallery 101, in Owensboro, and at the library. Last year I had a solo show in Columbus, Ohio at Fresh A.I.R. Gallery. I have a solo show coming up the end of this year at the Owensboro Convention Center. I sell on eBay, Etsy, and direct to individuals. I also run a snail mail club called Mailbox Magic that focuses on self-care and bringing joy to recipients’ mailboxes. I’ve published a book titled “Abstract Painting for the Absolute Beginner” that is available on Amazon. I also have a couple adult coloring books, also on Amazon. It brings me immense joy helping others in their painting journeys! ❤️

Hello! I hope I’m putting this in the right place lol. I’m Becky Gilles. I live in Newburgh and have taught art at JHCastle Elementary. For 33 years. Prior to that, I started out of college - Murray State - in Henderson teaching art to middle schoolers grades 7-9. I retired last summer from the school corporation, but I still continue to teach part time after school art lessons in Newburgh for grades 3-6. Although, I have created almost daily for 35 years, I haven’t really created anything just for me in all that time. I only very recently picked up brushes and began painting for fun. I am intrigued by abstract art because of the freedom it seems to offer, but I don’t even know what my own “style” is at this point, or what direction I want to take my art! I am fascinated with Lori’s work and so many others I see online. I can’t wait to learn more! 🥰