What is an Artist Retrieve?

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Similar to an artist retreat or an artist residency, an artist retrieve is a container that focuses on holding space not only to retrieve the artist’s vision and move forward on their projects, but also to retrieve the artist themselves. To help the artist remember their creative spark. I hold space to help artists unpack stories that may be holding them back from their creative freedom and expression.

 

Every time I've signed up for an artistic container like this, my life changed drastically. It changed how I thought of myself as an artist, it changed how I walked in the world, it changed how I valued myself. When we invest in ourselves as artists, we start to value our art and establish our sense of belonging in the world.

 

In an age filled with competition, comparison and AI, we start to feel like our voices as artists don’t matter. When we strive for perfection or to please others with our art, things can feel hopeless and we forget so many of the other beautiful ways it supports us. ​

 

ART IS:

​-A tool for healing and observing our subconscious

-An expression of self-reflective love

-A tool to create and manifest the world we want to live in

-A way to establish our belonging

-A way to connect with others

-A way to process and understand the world around us

-A way to move through our feelings

-And so much more

 

I know so many people who have given up on their dreams or denied themselves the right to creative expression because of corrupt systems or jealous/judgmental people who told them they weren’t good enough, charismatic enough, deep enough and a bunch of other silly excuses.

 

I gave up on my dreams for some time and still have blockages that come up. And that is why I’m so passionate about creating containers where people can remember the artist within themselves and feel safe in their authentic expression. That is why I’m here to tell you

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“YOU ARE ENOUGH!!!”

 

You don’t need a degree or to even be perceived as “talented” in order to give yourself the gift of creative expression. We are all artists, but sometimes we lose our way because we are taught not to trust ourselves, we are taught that beauty is shallow, that pleasure is bad and feelings are dangerous.

 

Professional dancers have come to my ecstatic dances to heal their emotional dance wounds. Many of my voice/songwriting/piano students hated music class but have found their voices in my 1:1s. Many of my theatre students found their confidence and sense of belonging in my theatre camps. People leave my home and call me the next week saying they started painting again for the first time in years.

 

I’ve spent most of my life curating containers for people to remember their inner artist, awaken their creative playfulness and overcome blockages around their expression. Now I'm offering this container to you!​

 

These sessions are here to help you to clarify and identify your nourishments and challenges when it comes to creative freedom. I guide you to find the answers yourself and resource your own wisdom. Incorporating tools from my many years as a full-time musician, mindfulness practices and ancient Mū teachings to help you connect to your own mediumship, we will work in unravelling old stories and retrieve your inner artist. Whether you are at the beginning and simply coming to terms with the idea of calling yourself an artist, or you are a professional looking for a dedicated time to work on your projects and get feedback, I'm here to cheer you on!

 

If you are excited about delving deeper into your journey as an artist, finding your song and using art and music to reconnect to your authentic voice and sense of belonging, reach out about booking an Artist Retrieve session. Fill out the form below so we can curate this session(s) to your unique experience and needs.

 

​Fill out this questionnaire so we can curate an experience that meets your needs and goals.