
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)
A cosmic swirl unfolds—a celestial dance that halts me in awe, delivering unexpected blessings like stardust falling from heaven. These gifts, so profoundly welcome, resonate with the harmony of existence.
The painting features a fluid pour paint background, a swirling universe of colors that encapsulates the emotions of the heart. A drawn layer, crafted through the transformative process of neurographic art, overlays this backdrop. The bold lines trace the thoughts of the mind, intertwining with the emotional currents. Together, these elements symbolize the unity of heart and mind—a sacred convergence that births an exquisite sense of peace and fulfillment.
This piece encapsulates a moment of pure bliss, when everything feels aligned and my heart overflows with unspeakable joy. It is the kind of joy that demands expression—I must sing, I must dance, I must whirl with my arms wide open, spinning in the freedom of this ecstasy. This feeling is too vast to be contained; it bursts forth, radiating outward to touch the world. My heart’s deepest yearning is to share this boundless joy, letting it ripple and inspire those around me.
Dimensions: 16 in x 20 in
Material: Mixed Media using acrylic pour paint on canvas with a neurographic drawing overlayed using acrylic markers
July 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