"If you fight the direction the universe is trying to send you, these changes will be much harder on you than if you go with the natural flow."
As I have learned personally, some of life's transitions can be challenging but with the right perspective, moments of change turn into opportunities for
growth and personal expression. I believe strongly that the use of art in any form will promote emotional healing, self-discovery, and personal growth.
Hello! My name is Lorraine Festa and welcome to the Artizen Studio, where my own focus on the creative arts became a powerful tool for enhancing one's well-being as well as having a profound impact on one's mental, emotional, and physical health.
Integrating an intuitive painting process into my work provided me with a calm, pivotal channel for self-expression, and most important, self-insight. I adopted the name ARTIZEN which also reflected how I wanted to feel in my work and life, i.e. zen.
This "intuitive" process took me to the next level where my creativity and creative nature could take the lead, instead of me attempting to control the process. My passion for this area of expressive arts provides me with the resource to to push the boundaries of what is possible, which I am still investigating. I want to continue to explore new materials and techniques to create something unique. I discovered that it comes down to one's brand and style and mine presents as an emotional expression, while telling a story, whatever the medium.
As an artist as well as writer, I understand how the creative process can unlock
new insights and ignite personal transformation during any life transition. Therefore, my "art for healing" workshops and Wisdom Outlook blog are all provided to channel the healing power of the creative arts along with offering insights, reflections, and practical advice on cultivating wisdom in various aspects of daily life.
My ultimate mission is to provide an inspirational and educational platform about the possibilities for self-expression as well as information that can lead to the healing of one's body, mind, and spirit to help you grow and thrive.
This section contains pictures of my own intuitive paintings and other projects. This endeavor allowed me to intuitively channel my emotions into work that reflects my need for feeling more “zen.” My process is to observe carefully what inspires me in the environment and how I can translate that essence to my work. Whether in painting or even writing, everything is about self-expression and telling a story.
Arts for the mind, body, and spirit take center stage for upcoming workshops for wellness & healing. Various workshops are presented with the intention of inspiring individuals to embrace achievement of their highest potential along with living a mindful life.
Wisdom is more than just acquired knowledge. It reflects a clarity about our experiences, reflections, and mindful living. My blog explores and presents insights from my observations and experiences with the hope of providing information and inspiration for daily living and life transitions.