ART Playbook ART Playbook - Summer 2014 - Premier Issue | Seite 4

4 | Wine, Women and a Paintbrush - Art Playbook

First: a History Lesson...
Who and What Is Wine, Women and a Paintbrush Anyway?

Let us introduce ourselves... We’re Lori and Cheryl; two busy Moms with 5 children, 4 dogs, and two husbands
between us...and a fanatacism for all things creative, particluarly as a vehicle for personal wellness and connection
with others. In addition to formal study on the positive effects of creative endeavours, we have both learned from
personal experience, that to thrive in today’s chaotic world, means that we find ways to be mindful, to slow down and
connect with ourselves and those who are important in our lives, and to allow ourselves moments to get completely
engrossed in a creative activity for it’s own sake. And, delightfully, science would back us up on that.
We are soul-sisters whose passion
for creativity and connection brought
us together - and keeps us together.
As it will you when you gather your
own tribe. Creativity has the power
to create the deepest of relationships
because it allows us to witness one
another as we truly are.
Cheryl is an artist and speaker with
a focus on our spiritual and emo-

tional journey. Her intuitive and reflective approach to art making produces breath-taking results. Visit
her studio and find out more here:
Inspirations Studio
Lori is A Hand Analyst and Intentional Creativity facilitator who
works with women (and a few introspective men) seeking meaning and
purpose in their lives. She lives in

Calgary with her husband and three
teenagers, and keeps a healthy balance between family, work and play
with creativity, yoga, and running
in a nearby park. You can find her
here - www.handanalysis.ca.
But back to the beginning...
After crossing paths many years ago
(on a soccer pitch), it was a seven