A Look Into My Creative Journey
How Creativity Is Healing
Hello Friends!
I hope this message finds you doing well. I’m writing to you today from my winter retreat in the woods, where I’ve been painting my latest collection in my home studio.
I'm just popping in with a gentle reminder that the doors close in just a few days to The School Of Happy Painting Membership, so if you've been thinking about getting support to develop your style, loosen up in your art, and create paintings you and everyone else loves, I invite you to explore the membership by clicking here.
I've had many emails asking about membership, one-on-one coaching, and my classes, so I thought I’d share a bit about my journey and how creativity has been both healing and calming for me.
If you’ve been following my creative journey for a while, you know that when I started painting again in 2009, I never imagined it would lead to a 15-year career as a professional artist.
As I mentioned in my interview on the She Designs Podcast, I just knew I needed to heal my heart and reconnect with my true self—the part of me I had been hiding away for years. I had tried out so many different jobs, and nothing felt right.
Art had been my passion growing up, but I didn’t believe it had any real value.
So, I moved from one job to another—copywriter, journalist, photographer, programmer, graphic designer, floral designer, website developer, and more.
When I lost my job in 2009, I was completely burned out. To reconnect with myself, I returned to what I loved most as a child: painting. I started by dripping and splashing color, then imagined figures within the layers and brought them to life through the paint.
Painting has always been a healing process for me, so I gathered all the art supplies that had been collecting dust and spread them out on a blanket in the backyard—and I just started to play. It made me SO HAPPY to create and paint again.
I loved it so much that I kept doing it, and it completely healed my heart. It changed my life.
Starting to paint again back then was a big deal for me, let alone sharing my work, especially since I’ve always been an introvert. But with every small step, I began to come out of my shell (and get out of my own way).
For a long time, I thought it was too painful to create if I couldn’t do it all the time. But now I realize that not creating from my heart was what really held me back.
Today, I’m grateful that my work allows me to be creative and inspire others to not only make art they love but to let go, discover their own unique creativity, and live a joyful, colorful life.
It's been an amazing process to take all of these learnings and emotions and infuse them into my paintings, especially in my latest collection.
If you’ve been wanting to get creative or paint more but feel like you don’t have much time or inspiration, I’ve created my monthly class subscription, The School Of Happy Painting Membership!
It's actually something that many of you requested from me as a way for you to stay motivated and connected, all in one beautiful space. It's been absolutely inspiring to see everything you've been painting in these courses 😊
Each class in the monthly subscription is crafted to be a stepping stone in your creative journey:
🎨 Serendipity 1 - Develop Your Style
🎨 Serendipity 2 - Loosen Up & Let Go
🎨 Whimsical Animals
🎨 Faces - Mixed Media Portraits
🎨 Bliss Painting
🎨 Joy of Painting
🎨 Enchanted Soulful Eyes and Faces
I'm being extra remind-y about this because I know how healing creativity can be, and it's so important to stay inspired, uplifted, and connected with an abundance of encouragement and support ❤️
I think it’s incredibly helpful to hear from others about their experiences, so I’ve included some reflections from students below.
For those of you who share a passion for creative freedom, whimsy, and color, I also have five spots left for my France Retreat this May! All rooms are shared, making them perfect for you and a friend. It’s going to be an amazing week! I’ve just booked my plane ticket to Paris, and I can’t wait to meet everyone. This retreat is open to ALL levels of painting ability.
If you’re unsure which offering is the right fit for you, feel free to email me with some details about where you are in your creative journey and what you’re looking for. I'm happy to share more!
Wishing you beauty and magic in 2025,
Love, Juliette
"You really helped me to let go, loosen up, and the creativity came pouring in. I feel energized and inspired in my art and entire life." -Kathy Steffen
"I always have trouble starting something because I’m never really sure what I want and I’m super intimidated to paint anything specific. It’s almost paralyzing, really. The background techniques really let me loosen up from expectation and just start, then take the next step, then the next and things start to appear rather organically. I LOVED that! I also enjoyed the feeling that nothing is sacred and you can just paint over it and keep pushing through until it really comes alive, and that it’s totally OK that it might not end up at all where you thought it would." Lara C.
“Starting was a big milestone for me but once I did it became my savior! I’d say that if anyone out there is looking for an online class that gets you just ‘doing’ instead of ‘thinking’ this is the one for you. At last I’ve found the style of art that I absolutely love and even though I can’t draw for peanuts I’ve been happy with the pieces that I’ve created – thanks to the amazing guidance of Juliette who has the most lovely teaching style.” – Stephanie B.
“I’m having so much fun with Juliette and her Joy Of Painting class. Playing with new materials and exploring different styles and techniques is such a nice way to switch things up when I need a little creative boost.” -Steph H.
“This class changed my art life forever! One of the best classes I have ever taken. Juliette is so clear and easy to follow along. I never thought I would be able to paint an owl, or any animal. Now I just paint them easily! I am forever grateful to this class!” -Angelica E.
“So many videos and Juliette’s helpful commentary and guidance through the whole process. It really helped me loosen up while experimenting with many different media and techniques. Other classes I’ve taken just speed edit through the most important parts, while Juliette takes the time to explain what motivates her artistic process. That, for me, is the value of a class.” -Isabelle L.
Hi. I am a mixed media artist with MS. Prior to being an artist I worked in education and was an adjunct and developed programs on websites. Diagnosed in 1995 by 2008 I couldn’t teach. I took an art class. And now I am full time and for me too it is healing.