Stripping Illusions Studios

01/06/2026

From a scientific perspective, intuition is the brain’s ability to make rapid decisions based on stored experiences, patterns, and sensory information — often before conscious thought catches up.
Research shows this happens through the subconscious mind and nervous system, especially via the gut–brain connection and emotional memory centers like the amygdala.

Creativity gives intuition a voice.
When you paint, draw, move, or create without a plan, you quiet the analytical brain and activate the parts responsible for pattern recognition, emotion, and embodied knowing.

This is why intuitive art can feel grounding, clarifying, or emotional — your body is processing information faster than words.

You’re not “making it up.”
You’re listening.

Join me this Friday at the Lexington Salt Cave from 6-8pm to discuss and engage in intuitive creative practices!

11/08/2025

Have you ever noticed how drawing with both hands can feel strangely calming — almost like your mind softens into balance?That’s the power of bilateral drawing — a creative practice that engages both hemispheres of the brain, supporting regulation of the nervous system and helping to release stored tension, stress, or emotional energy.🧠 What happens in the body:When we draw with both hands, we’re stimulating communication between the left (logical) and right (creative) sides of the brain. This rhythmic, mirrored movement helps calm the body’s stress response and invites the parasympathetic nervous system to activate — the part of us responsible for rest, healing, and inner peace.💫 When combined with Reiki:Reiki enhances this effect by opening energetic pathways, allowing deeper flow and release. As the hands move across the page, energy moves through the body — clearing blocks, softening emotional edges, and restoring balance within the chakras.🎶 Adding Sound Bathing:The vibrations of crystal bowls and instruments deepen relaxation, harmonizing brain waves and helping energy settle into alignment. The sound frequencies interact with both the nervous system and energetic body, amplifying the healing potential of your creative process.Together, bilateral drawing + Reiki + sound bathing create a multidimensional experience of healing — where the mind relaxes, the body rebalances, and the spirit remembers its natural harmony.🖋️✨ Join me for this immersive experience!📅 Friday, November 15th at 2:00 PM📍 Sound Healing Center of Lexington healing

07/29/2025

Hello all you lovely humans, my August newsletter has just been sent out for upcoming group dates, updated service pricing, and best yet a free art therapy intervention! If you wanted to be added to the email list feel free to comment below!

07/09/2025

Immerse yourself in the trees. Breathe deeply, and journey with us.
As summer begins to fade, take a moment just for you—
To slow down, to soften, and to soak in the golden glow of autumn.

Let nature guide you to pause.
Let stillness remind you of what matters.

We invite you to experience what we’re known for:
A welcoming space. A refreshing perspective.
A gentle reminder that life is beautiful—in every season.

06/16/2025

Playthink 2025

Thank you for bringing me back to me.

This year was my first year going to a festival by myself. Focusing on creativity, play, connecting with your inner child, but also honoring ourselves and the earth.

During this time I met amazing individuals through volunteering to provide reiki, during workshops on learning about my animal guides, and in learning about herbal medicine and singing and dancing to the rhythm of the earth. 🌍

Besides the amazing life stories of friends I made, the enchanting melodies of humans singing together, it was when I met the protector of the river.

The other day, I went down to the river seeking stillness. The water moved gently, whispering its own stories. As I sat in quiet reflection, I suddenly heard the voice of a woman singing—soft, melodic, and hauntingly beautiful. It seemed to come from nowhere and everywhere at once. I looked around, but no one was there.

Curious and a little spellbound, I continued my walk along the riverbank. That’s when I saw it: a lone crow swooped into the sky and was quickly joined by another. The two danced together in wide, deliberate circles above me, then flew off in unison into the horizon.

In that moment, I felt something shift within me—a deep, unspoken knowing. I was not alone. I was being watched over. The land, the spirit of the river, the wild birds in flight… it all felt infused with love. A silent protection surrounded me, and I walked on, heart open and spirit full. 🪶🐦‍⬛

Today this post is about gratitude and to continue on this journey.

05/07/2025

2 more days before we get into action!

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