PICK-A-TETON #2 Original Watercolor

When an animal is agitated you give it space to pasture, roam and run its energy off, the same can be said for the human mind and body. What a beautiful place Jackson is for us to roam. From an artist and art therapist lens, art materials provide us the ability to let our wild thoughts have room to roam. This repetitive series is a visual mantra practice. Visual mantra practices can be found throughout history just look at Cézanne, Magritte, Agnes Martin, or Morandi as examples. A mantra is a saying, word, or visual referenced repeatedly in order to bring a sense of soothing to an agitated mind. This visual meditative practice started after I lost my dog and it provided a way to soften my inner reactivity, stay aware of the ebb and flow of my thoughts and feelings, and allow my grieving process. Creation has always provided a way for me to relax my grip on thoughts and emotions to give them space. It is my hope that these landscapes allow your mind to relax its grip and give you space to visually enjoy.