I'm an artist, surface pattern + fabric designer, author, mama, and online teacher in Portland, OR. I believe in the power of art-making as a tool for radical self-care. I help people feel a little bit brighter and a little bit less alone through the art and products I make, the words I write, and the classes I teach. Come join 18k+ people in my colorful, uplifting world!
Hello, March!
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Happy March, Reader! I hope so far this month you're having as much fun as my girl G here, who carries sunshine with her wherever she goes. She's obsessed with Taylor Swift right now (I mean, aren't we all?) and did an impromptu performance of Shake It Off the other night before bed that might be my favorite thing ever that I've captured on video. If you know the song, watch the GIF at the top here and picture her saying "oh my god, I just gotta shake it". I might have a future star on my hands! Watch out T Swift... G Swift is coming for you. Haha. Anyway. Happy March! Spring is coming! This beginning-of-the-month email is a few days later than usual because I sent out several emails last week about my 5-day Art For Self-Care Challenge and such and didn't want to bombard your inbox. I wrapped up my free challenge today with a super fun live after-party on Zoom, and I was reminded yet again how impactful art and creativity are. It really makes a difference to sit down, even just for a few minutes, to doodle or paint or just make something.... or to look – like, really look – at art that inspires you and to absorb its beauty and wonder into your being. And for some reason, it's really easy to forget that and to put it so often at the bottom of the list of things to do. Hmmmm. I'm leading a 3-hour live painting workshop online next weekend, on Saturday March 16th, where we'll be tuning in to our inner voices, listening for messages and mantras, and turning those words into paintings. If that sounds fun and fulfilling, come join me! It's only $37, and it's gonna be 3 soulful hours with me and a group of creative kindred spirits, painting and talking and connecting together. I can't wait! You don't have to be a skilled artist; beginners are totally welcome. >> You can learn more right here. << At the end of the workshop you'll walk away with a powerful, personal, symbolic masterpiece that will carry the workshop's energy into your daily life.
Sending love and rainbows and creative dreams your way.... With love – LET'S BE FRIENDS ON IG! |
Jessica Swift.
I'm an artist, surface pattern + fabric designer, author, mama, and online teacher in Portland, OR. I believe in the power of art-making as a tool for radical self-care. I help people feel a little bit brighter and a little bit less alone through the art and products I make, the words I write, and the classes I teach. Come join 18k+ people in my colorful, uplifting world!
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