TESTIMONIALS

Carmen LoBaido has done an all day workshop, several individual sessions, and an adult/ child workshop.

“As a fellow artist who had just completed a degree in art and one year into a new marriage, I was stressed and burned out. Ideas were just not coming. This added more to my stress and frustration. I then heard about Susan and her workshops through one of her wonderful brochures. I took a chance and it was the best thing I could have done. She is so inspiring and so spiritual. You can feel it as you enter her presence and her surroundings. I did a three session private class and the results were fantastic. I was able to open up into a realm of painting that I had never experienced before. It truly was my soul dancing unto the paper. I have not stopped painting since, even with all the daily stress that has not gone away. When I think "Oh what's the use, maybe I should give it up," I think of Susan and her inspiration. At the last [child adult] workshop I attended, I took my stepchildren so they could also have this wonderful experience. I definitely will be back for more. Thanks Susan”

Personal comments by the honored guest, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker at her 50th Party Celebration with 14 women.

"Two of us had celebrated our 50th birthdays and we both just painted with this amazing energy. I used more space than I thought I would and didn't feel that I was finished when it was time to clean up. At first I felt like a little child and started with a large brush and large strokes all over the paper. Long before you mentioned using our fingers, I felt like finger painting, but held back until later. After a while, I felt more emotional and started to close up - and found myself switching to the small brush and smaller detail. Once I felt more free again - I started with the large brush again. And by the end, my painting told a very wonderful story about myself and becoming less afraid of what was before me." The most poignant story was from a friend who had given birth last summer. The positive experience of being surrounded by family during the profound moment of giving birth, was revisited in the painting experience at this painting party at Paint the Soul’s Dance Studio.


Jackie Marsh, freelance artist and designer
(has attended several workshops)
"Susan’s workshops have helped me tap into and discover a new and wonderful dimension of myself. They have helped me to expand my personal creativity and to heal and grow in many ways. I strongly recommend them to anyone with an open mind and a sincere willingness to really get to know themselves."

Anne Zetterberg
"I like the focus I get at the workshop. I have had a calmness that has lasted over a month since going. Thanks, Susan for providing so much more than paint and paper."

Sue Ann, landscape designer:
“I was surprised at what was coming out of the brush—both that it was there at all or that I recognized what it was. The conversation with the painting was joyous… Also, the painting clarified what was happening in my life… I have a style of painting that keeps expressing itself. That doesn’t upset me, in fact, it is another pleasant surprise.”


Denise, antiques dealer and watercolorist:
“What I liked best about this workshop was FREEDOM to paint whatever comes to mind. A non-judgmental atmosphere…I learned that I’m really okay.”

Deb Belaus, a mother, yoga teacher and massage therapist about her daughter’s experience in my children’s class:
“Just to let you know Allison loved your class. She wants to be an artist now. How’s that for inspiration. Your work is the kind of stuff kids do not get enough of. Especially now, they are under so much pressure to do everything right. I suppose that is also true for adults. So thank you for providing this class and your wisdom.”


I invite you to join me in discovering the freedom to create as these women have. Please call me about holding a workshop for a business group, a family event or as a one or two-day retreat. These workshops have flexible formats to serve many different needs.

Thank You.