Tania

Running my own design studio for many years (working primarily on a computer), I was looking for a creative experience to help me connect with my hand again, to draw and paint more intuitively. From quick drawings sessions, to painting with gauche and experimenting with mono printing, and pastel drawing in nature – Michelle got me back into the groove of working with my hands in a free and unrestrained way. This is exactly what I was hoping to get out of this experience.  Besides the art, long nature walks, stimulating conversations, and eating out on the gorgeous sun-filled patio was therapeutic and relaxing – all in all, a wonderful retreat.

Some of the loosening creative tools and exercises I picked up on with Michelle are great reminders that I'm sure I will come back to. They are relevant no matter what you do. And now that I've got started, I'm looking forward to keeping up my drawing and painting practice more regularly.