
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)
AND there is more incredible NEWS! Pierced will be on Exhibition September 18 - October 4, 2025 at Art Prize in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Details to come. More about the story behind the making of Pierced coming soon via social media.
This piece was born from a season of deep personal challenge—a time when I was called to dig inward and confront the work needed to break free from old, unhelpful patterns. It was through this process of introspection and transformation that I began to introduce healthier, more intentional ways of living.
From these challenges, I emerged stronger. It wasn’t an overnight transformation, but a journey requiring practice, perseverance, and self-compassion. Through it all, I discovered what it truly means to live well—not because life is without struggle, but because I carry the steadfast truth that 'all is well' in my soul.
This piece was created through the neurographic art process, offering a sacred space for Mind Rest. It became a refuge where I could reconcile the depths of my subconscious, breaking through the obstacles embedded in my mindset. The vibrant bursts of color are not merely artistic touches—they symbolize transformation. They represent the shift that occurs when the thoughts of the mind align with the emotions of the heart. From this alignment springs forth an abundance of joy, peace, and goodness.
Print Dimensions: 18 in x 24 in, framed 20 in x 26 in
Material: Mixed Media - acrylic paint, white acrylic paint with glass bead, and acrylic paint marker on a canvas board
December, 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