“Diane’s course came to me at the perfect time!! I was in one of the lowest points in my life. I was devastated by betrayal and the abrupt end of my marriage and found myself reeling with so many emotions I didn’t know what to do with them.

This course helped me so much by guiding me to journal my feelings and to start having a relationship with my inner life. At first, I felt scared and lonely, and then I began listening to Diane’s lessons and I’d do the journaling exercises. She taught me to look inside of myself and not be afraid. I was so appreciative of her gentle guidance. Through the journaling techniques I was able to express my feelings and learn to be with myself. I also loved the poetry she read to us.

I’m grateful this course came to me at just the right time and
now I have these self-care tools forever.
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“For decades I have used a traditional written journal with limited benefits.

Diane’s art journaling course allowed me to get beyond the limitations of the written word. Her original approach, gleaned from her own unique process, has been invaluable as I have worked through a host of experiences and feelings. This course gave me techniques to go deeper than discursive thought to the depth beneath conscious awareness. At age 62 I had never drawn or painted and believed a story that I was not an artist. With Diane’s kind and skilled teaching, I have awakened my inner artist and intend to continue with her as more teachings become available. I highly recommend this course.
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“Before I took Diane’s course, I did not know what I needed! I trusted Diane’s experience and was open to discovery. Most importantly, I realized that making art had to be fun! In her course, I was able to embody the sense of play, experimentation and so enjoyed the “home-play” as Diane referred to the exercises she offered.

I learned that tuning into my joy needs to be my priority and that was my biggest take away from her course.I didn’t’ even realize I was struggling with finding joy. It was never my priority when it came to art making, but by doing the course I now have learned to prioritize my joy over other things in art making. Thank you so much Diane, by being such a beam of light in my life!
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“Prior to taking the Zen to Paper course, I was deeply struggling with the grief of losing my soulmate. It had been four years, and my joy for life had faded. Despite being an eternally optimistic spirit, it seemed like true happiness would never be something I genuinely felt again.

Diving into this art journaling class did multiple things for me. First of all, it mandated that I create space in my ridiculously busy life to take time for myself. It created quiet time, which enabled me to feel connected with my Brenda. The playful nature allowed for me to feel joy and freedom. I was also able to safely express some of the deep and painful feelings that were stirring in me. Putting the rage on paper and covering it up with art was beyond therapeutic. The self-paced nature of this course makes for no excuses not to do it.

The shift and space in my soul as a result of this work is a gift beyond words. Diane is magic at what she does. The world will prosper from her teachings! ”

“Diane inhabits that unique, inspiring combination of compassion and conviction that enables her to support others honestly in their growth.

I have never thought of myself as an artist, but Diane’s clear instruction provided the guidance and encouragement I needed to branch out and express myself in new and satisfying ways. It is obvious that Diane puts a great deal of thought and care into her lessons, and she asks nothing of her students that she has not wrestled with herself. I have become more confident, more daring and more vulnerable in self-expression, and learned skills that I will carry through life. Take this course: you will not regret it!”