We are our most spiritual selves when we create. Through art, we can explore and express our deepest feelings or just be in the moment and experience the pure pleasure of working with color, texture and line.
Young children are natural artists. Give them art supplies, and they're immediately engrossed, uninhibited and proud of their efforts. But as we get older, we become self-conscious, discouraged and judgmental of our art. We forget how to "play," just to be creative for its own sake and not worry about the final product.
Marion Corbin Mayer and her Creative Catalysts Studio are all about helping us get back in touch with our inner artist. She teaches classes -- most require no experience -- designed to help you lose the fear and reconnect with this vital part of our spirit. A few of the classes she offers are "The Artist's Way," "Experiential Painting," "Creating Spirit Dolls" and "How Much Joy Can You Stand?"
She says that part of wellness is empowering ourselves to move towards health. Art is a stress buster and can even help us out of depression by helping us say things that we need to without words.
Mayer does this work to help people feel safe to be creative and to provide an outlet for those of us who think we "can't." Making time just for yourself is important for a balanced life, and art is a way of meditating and centering.
You can meet Mayer at 6-10 p.m. Friday or 12-5 p.m. Saturday in her Studio 202 at The Essex, 2515 Essex Place, Walnut Hills. For more information, check out www.creativecatalysts.net. ©
