ONE BREATH IS THE UNIVERSE
One Breath is the Universe
A Health & Wellness Workshop with Judy Sklar – Staying Connected through Art & Meditation in Watercolor
We live in a universe that is creative by nature, meaning it is constantly changing and creating new things. Where do we fit in? Each human being brings a special one-of-a-kind expression to this changing creative universe. But in the rush of life, we sometimes cut ourselves off from our creative nature. On occasion we may feel that we have lost touch with who we are and where we fit in. Using various prompts, students in this course will engage in the art-making process using paints, paper, and pencils along with writing and storytelling to create a unique art and writing project as well as the development of their own artist or mission statement.
EMBRACING A CREATIVE LIFE WORKSHOPS (a series of 4 sessions) are inspiring and motivational experiences where participants can explore their creativity using art methods and materials, creative writing, memoir, storytelling, music, meditation, and mindfulness. Supportive, playful, and surprising, these workshops are taught from the point of view that people are by nature creative and that given the right tools, anyone can tap into their creative voice. Individuals from all ages are welcome to attend as well as professionals seeking creative thinking and innovation in the workplace, those who have creative blocks, or suffer from highly stressful careers. No artistic experience is necessary; in fact, the only requirement to attend is the desire to explore one’s creative spirit. We are all born to be curious and creative, the real question is how to keep those qualities alive and flourishing in adulthood.
About the Artist: JUDY NEMER SKLAR is a professional artist residing in Palm Desert, California. She received her B.A from Chapman University, Orange, California, and her M.A. from California State University, Dominguez Hills. Along the way she has been a proud recipient of grants and scholarships, has shown her work in numerous galleries, won regional and national juried awards, and has been showcased in magazines and brochures.
She paints with bold, bright watercolors on heavy paper and canvas and often incorporates pen and ink, crayons, and colored pencils, inspired by fleeting images, fabrics, conversations, a poem or a song.
in 2018 she developed an educational, mindful, creative workshop program entitled “Embracing A Creative Life Workshops for Health and Wellness.” Her art and writing have been featured in both art and wellness magazines and she is currently researching a book based on interviews with mid-life successful artists entitled “Artists Narratives” exploring the artists’ approaches to aging and life’s transitions. During the pandemic, Sklar posted sketches daily on social media, culminating in an art and writing project entitles “FeetApart@2020,” a view of the artist’s life during Covid-19.