Learning to See

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Emma Schonenberg, artist, designer, plant lover, dog momma, and Art Therapist.In today's conversation we talk about her journey to becoming an Art Therapist, the benefits she received from getting lost in creating her Soul Gardens and the benefits others have received as well. It's super exciting to hear about how creating something beautiful, or simply beginning to pay attention to beauty in our sketchbooks can reduce anxiety, improve sleep, make pain disappear for an hour, increase our flexibility and problem solving, give us courage and nurture our kinder patient side.There's so much to share from this podcast.Check out the the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon.Come SEE this podcast on Youtube.And join our "Transformational Studio Time" for more art ideas and support as you create your own Personal Affirmation Soul Garden.If you want to connect more with Emma check out these links:InstagramWebsiteEmail: info@gardensofmysoul.comIf you'd like to work with Jen and discover the healing power of art for yourself or those you work with, check out her website Hope and Healing at Home.She is now certified to provide Art Therapy supervision for others seeking their Art Therapy license! Sign up for a meeting here.To get all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, and detailed art activities, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

Today I’m excited to introduce you to KasSandra Owens, artist, entrepreneur, and student.In today's conversation we talk about her story of transformation, learning to express herself with art and trust God more...even through homelessness.There are several art activities mentioned in this recording and detailed in the write-up available through the "Digging Deeper Together" membership level on Patreon. But we also wanted to share some journaling prompts from KasSandra that will help you shift your focus and renew your mind:Examine our current focus, talk about ways we can shift it to the Lord, creating a transformative approach to bringing the light of the Lord into dark situations, the power of earnest prayer, and a prayer to close the event but open our hearts and spiritual sight to the glory of the Lord.1. How many times do we say/hear, "the devil is busy"? 2. How many times do we say/hear, "God is busy"? 3. Do you tend to focus more on what the enemy is doing than on what God is doing or vice-versa? Why? 4. What can you do to shift your focus from the enemy to your Savior? Or to strengthen your focus on the Savior? 5. How can you actively bring light to the darkness around you? 6. Express your action steps through whatever creative means you're working with today. Consider what it looks like, how it sounds, how it feels, how it'll help people, how the people will feel, etc. 7. Praise and worship the Lord for all the good He'll be doing through you!This activity was created solely by the Holy Spirit and was filtered through me (KasSandra) ...all glory goes to God! 🙌🏾This conversation spilled over into our "Transformational Studio Time" on Patreon and since I can’t resist sharing it with you I created a little video on YouTube.If you'd like to SEE this interview follow this link.If you want to connect more with KasSandra check out these links:InstagramFacebookIf you'd like to learn more about the homeless check out these websites:PADSNational Alliance to End HomelessnessIf you'd like to work with Jen and discover the healing power of art for yourself or those you work with, check out her website Hope and Healing at Home.To get all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, and detailed art activities, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

Today I’m excited to introduce you to Heather Stearns, artist, teacher, mom, wife, child of God, nature lover, and student. One of her greatest joys is sharing experiences of the great outdoors with others and watching awe take root!"What would happen were we to become aware of the ways God lingers and waits for us around every corner, crack, and crevasse in our landscape?" -Heather StearnsIn today's conversation we talk about overcoming obstacles to art making with simple supplies, portable art kits, and a flexible mindset.Different perspectives, some of the benefits of art making and "green time" are explored as we learn to see things differently by spending time focused on the bits of nature around us -- the treasures and inspiration that lay just outside our doors!This conversation spilled over into our "Transformational Studio Time" on Patreon and since I can’t resist sharing it with you I created a little video on YouTube.If you'd like to SEE this interview follow this link.To get all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.

What a joy it is to introduce you to Jinna Lee. She is a Mindful Art Coach who specializes in serving single moms by helping them use art to reduce stress and learn to love themselves again.Today she gives us an inside look at how her inspirations, struggles, and regrets led to intentional mark making and connecting with others. Listen along to see how she uses "Intricate Dots & Lines" to:--Help her son overcome ADHD--Connect deeply with her dad in his final months--Bring peace to hard situations--Showcase the "Colors of Life" in each of us.If you'd like to SEE this interview follow this link.To get all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.Ways to connect more with Jinna Lee:Instagram FacebookEtsyMake sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.If you like it, remember to give reviews and share it with others so they can be blessed too :)Connect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home and on Instagram.Click the link to get your very own copy of "Illustrated Scripture!"Exciting news about the crisis book I'm helping Scott McElroy write -- a website is in the works and several significant organizations are talking about partnering with us and wanting to incorporate this book into the work and training they do :)

Today I get to introduce you to the amazing Jenna Burne!She is a mixed media artist whose prayer life has been transformed and life impacted deeply through art journaling. Today she walks us through creating a collage focused on growth in all areas of our lives. Kingdom truths are discussed and encouragement given throughout and she prays for us all at the end.This is one I think you'll want to SEE so check out this shortened video and to get the full video and all the bonus content with downloads, links, reflection questions, etc., join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.Ways to connect more with Jenna:Website YouTube Instagram Email -- JennaBurne@gmail.comTake her new course -- Wild Art, Deep Faith! Make sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.If you like it, remember to give reviews and share it with others so they can be blessed too :)Connect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home and on Instagram.Exciting news about the crisis book I'm helping Scott McElroy write -- a website is in the works and several significant organizations are talking about partnering with us and wanting to incorporate this book into the work and training they do :)

Today I get to introduce you to my friend Ameris Grapa--an artist, art teacher, and prayer warrior!Catch all the bonus content with extra ideas for how to put some of these ideas into practice in your life join our membership at Learning to See Studio on Patreon.Ways to connect more with Ameris:Email - aegrapa@gmail.comFacebookFine Art AmericaWhen this episode releases I'll be in Thailand & Laos making art and bringing hope and healing to children rescued from human trafficking. Would you like to learn more, to see (and order) the book we made to bring them, or help support the ongoing work of Project Justice International? Click this link to learn how you can partner with us in this Art Ministry Trip.Make sure to leave comments and questions so I can tailor future episodes and bonus content to best support and encourage you.If you like it, remember to give reviews and share it with others so they can be blessed too :)Connect more with Jen at Hope and Healing at Home and on Instagram.