
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)
This piece radiates an explosion of life and vitality, as bold, bright colors are unleashed to flow freely. The colors collide and intersect with force, creating swirling patterns where they circle and intertwine. Their movement evokes questions: will this energy carry the colors forward, spreading them wherever they go, or will they be held back, unable to continue?
These vibrant colors embody hope, joy, and love—forces that uplift and inspire. Yet, they also remind us of the tension in life: the ways we can feel trapped or constrained by the challenges around us. Are we held in place, or do we have the freedom to move, to grow, to thrive? The composition suggests a profound truth—that when more energies join together, they create the strength and momentum needed to overcome obstacles and propel forward. Together, they form a dynamic and unified celebration of connection, resilience, and the unstoppable power of hope.
Dimensions: 24 in x 36 in
Material: acrylic pour paint on canvas, acrylic black marker and watercolor
Created using a neurographic art process. Creating space for Mind Rest.
February 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