Meet Vanessa Paxton
Vanessa is a multidisciplinary mixed-media artist with 20 years of professional experience as a photographer in film and media.
Over the past six years, she has shifted her focus toward analogue forms of expressive arts, such as painting, drawing, and dancing, using them as a way to cultivate emotional balance and inner peace.
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The Tarot Journey: A Mindful Paint Night
Guided by Multidisciplinary Artist Vanessa Paxton
Step away from the daily routine and step into a night of art, intuition, and relaxation. The Tarot Journey is a beginner-friendly paint night centered around the rich symbolism and wisdom of the tarot. In each 2-hour session, we’ll use creative expression to cultivate emotional balance and inner peace, diving deep into the archetype and story of one specific card.
The Experience:
A Focused Archetype: Each night centers on recreating the artwork of a single tarot card, exploring its visual symbolism and deeper meaning together as a group.
Mindful Creation: Vanessa will guide you in breaking down complex imagery into simple, approachable steps—showing how focused attention brings ease to both art and life.
Foundational Skills: Learn essential painting techniques, from color selection and mixing to choosing the right brushes for different textures.
Grounding Breathwork: Integrated breathing exercises help you drop into the present moment, release self-criticism, and steady your hand.
What You'll Leave With:
In a warm, curious, and supportive environment, you’ll walk away with a completed canvas of the evening's featured card, practical new skills, and a renewed sense of creative confidence. No prior painting experience needed!