
I’m excited to share the results of the People’s Choice Award from my most recent Art Reception Open House! Out of the 36 pieces displayed, 24 received votes, reflecting the broad appeal of both the style and the themes explored. Here are the top results:
First Place: Pierced
Second Place: Jars of Clay
Third Place: Mind Shift, Seashell Beach and First Fruits (3 Way Tie)
I find rest as I sit upon the ground, tethered to the earth’s nurturing embrace. In this moment, I become my own garden, a sanctuary of reflection and growth. These quiet pauses restore me, filling me with clarity as I reconnect with who I am and what truly matters.
The painting features a vibrant background brought to life with stamps and stencils, layered with intricate neurographic art. The vivid colors evoke the emotions of the heart, while flowing lines mirror the contemplative thoughts of the mind. Together, they symbolize the profound harmony that arises when heart and mind unite in shared space, cultivating a beautiful, peaceful contentment. This piece embodies the tranquility of knowing all is aligned and rooted in inner peace.
Dimensions: 16 in x 20 in
Material: acrylic paint using stamps and stencil on canvas, overlayed with acrylic marker using a neurographic drawing style
June 2024
Therese Kettman
Studio Owner
In 2021, I answered a long-silent call within me—the desire to create. It began with colors: letting them clash, collide, move, and flow side by side. The more I immersed myself in the process, the more I became lost in a world of boundless exploration. I discovered that I had been holding back, denying the inner tug to take a chance, to embrace freedom, to get gloriously messy. I realized something beautiful: I don’t need to know what the end will look like, because the real magic happens in the adventure of the 'in between.'
This journey has been all about taking a plunge—a leap into the unknown, into a new world of exploration:
A plunge into discovering my artist voice.
A plunge into building new connections and finding my creative community.
A plunge into recognizing my worth in simply being—giving and receiving.
A plunge into vulnerability, visibility, and courage to take risks.
A plunge into unfamiliar territory, like stepping into a foreign land where I don’t know the language or the cultural rules.
And so, here I go, stepping boldly into this adventure of creativity and transformation.
— Therese