Join Carla in an art experience where we will fuse the energy of the Divine Feminine into a powerful painting that connects you with your authentic Self.
Paint From Your Soul™ was designed for people who want to experience the deeper, spiritual side of art and the hidden meaning it can hold for its Maker. Even though Paint From Your Soul™ was designed by an art therapist, it's not therapy. The focus is on using art as a self-reflective tool that takes you on a journey.
Overcome creative blocks -> reveal your authentic self with art
Move from creatively BLAH to -> Creating from your Divine Feminine energy
Let go of the guilt of NOT making art -> Express emotion ON your canvas - feels great to let it OUT!
Instead of not trusting -> Enhance your intuition and let the image guide you
Make a deeply meaningful painting that embodies your feminine empowerment in a sacred community
This will be a VERY unique experience of the deeper, spiritual side of art.
We will build up layers of emotional expression and color as the base layer for your Divine Feminine woman to emerge.
Fuse in archetypal imagery to AMPLIFY the meaning and energy you want to convey.
Learn how to "trust the image" and let it guide you to what wants to happen, enhancing your intuitive knowing along the way.
This is a transformational art journey held within a sacred container that will reveal surprising things about
WHO you are…
And who you're becoming…
In-Person Art Workshops
Create a Soul Art painting infused with Divine Feminine wisdom during this 2-day in-person Art Retreat located in SE Portland, OR
April 11 & 12, 2026, 10 am -2 pm each day
May 16 & 17, 2026 10 am - 2 pm each day
What Particpants are saying!
“Wow! Carla did an amazing job. Her workshop exceeded all of my expectations. I’ll admit, I was a little skeptical at first. I had never heard of art therapy. But Carla patiently guided us through a step-by-step process that helped me let go of issues I had been holding for far too long. I put intention into my work and the work itself spoke back to me. I’m not an artist and had never put paint to canvas before, but I’m amazed at how my portrait turned out. Simple steps. Deep insight. I learned a lot – about art and myself. I would love to do this again and recommend Carla’s workshops to anyone who’s eager to explore how creating art connects to your soul.”
— Jim
“Wow. Such an amazing class! It was about so much more than just paint.”
— Myronie
My husband and I found the concept of Paint from Your Soul intriguing and even though my painting career peaked in kindergarten, we took the plunge.
With Carla’s guidance I was able to explore the many virtues of the goddess. My experience was amazing, I recommend Paint from Your Soul for anyone looking for a creative way explore their emotions.
— Brenda
Frequently Asked Questions
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Paint From Your Soul™ takes people on a transformational art journey combining archetypal wisdom and the spiritual side of art-making. It's deeper than any art class because the focus is on how art can reflect who you really are while an art class focuses on teaching techniques.
Paint From Your Soul™ teaches you to trust the image and follow "what wants to happen" helping you develop your intuition and self confidence. It's also a sacred space for like-hearted individuals to connect, unlike a Paint n Sip, which is a loud party scene.
Paint From Your Soul™ was designed for those who want to experience the deeper, spiritual side of art and the hidden meaning it can hold for its Maker. Even though Paint From Your Soul™ was designed by an art therapist, it's not therapy. The focus is on using art as a self reflective tool that takes you on a journey.
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Art supplies are provided for all in-person events.
Supplies for virtual events:
16x20" canvas
Basic set of acrylic paints + raw sienna, burnt sienna or raw umber for skin tones
1 medium sized brush, 1 small square brush, 1 small round brush
Matte medium [Gloss is fine if you already have it]
Piece of chalk
Palette (a paper plate will do!)
Things you've probably got around the house:
Paper towel
Plastic fork
Paper and Pencil to sketch with
Washcloth that can get paint on it
Optional
easel, paint markers, marbles or balls that can get paint on them
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There are 7 steps in the Paint From Your Soul™ framework that encourage you to build up layers of paint and infuse meaning in it so that your painting is authentic and represents the journey you went on to create it.
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Paint From Your Soul™ is $199 and includes all art supplies.
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This event is for any Creative Spirit who feels creatively stuck or wants to create art that is deeply meaningful and comes from the soul. No experience is necessary - just a willingness to pick up a brush.
If you'd like your art to be infused with deep meaning and purpose, I will show you a spiritual approach to art-making that will change how you view the creation process!
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No, I am not in favor of critiquing artwork in general. I don't find it therapeutic or supportive of the art maker.
We will share and process in small groups to receive feedback and inspiration as you go through the process.
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No, for the specific process we are doing in this event, acrylics are necessary.
I love all mediums, but acrylics offer a quick dry time and the ability to build up layers that we need for this experience.
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Yes, I will be teaching you simple drawing and painting techniques that will help you create an image you feel proud of while also learning to listen to the wisdom of the image and trust what wants to happen.