Reader Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect it. And, right now, I'm in the midst of navigating one of those moments. I’ve recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. The good news is that it seems small and manageable. Still, the process is full of unknowns, and I want to be transparent with you as I move through this. What I want you to know is this: I’m fully committed to my work, my art, and my mission to serve you with everything I’ve got. This is another chapter,...
11 days ago • 1 min read
The Painted Way Presents Pre-Orders End March 27th Heirlooms In The Making Reader I recently watched Widow Clicquot, the story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin, born in 1777—the woman behind Veuve Clicquot champagne. After her husband, François Clicquot, passed away, she was left with debt, uncertainty, and a future that society told her was no longer hers to shape. In a time when women were not allowed to own businesses, she defied expectations, outmaneuvered men, transformed an unstable enterprise...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Happy Friday Reader Welcome back to The 5 Things Friday Coffee Break! This is my weekly roundup of fun, creative, and personal growth-inspired finds that I think you’ll love. After eight years of writing this newsletter (wow!), I’ve decided it’s time to shake things up—just a little! But don’t worry, the heart of this email isn’t changing. Instead, I’m adding a few fresh elements to make it even better. In Each Issue: ☕ The Weekly Brew: A more personal note from me each week 📝 Journaling...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
From The Desk of Alisha WielfaertThe Painted Way & Yoke and Abundance Celebrating The End Of The Light Returns Collection Dear Reader, My studio's been a total wreck since I began The Light Returns Residency. I like to paint in a clean, organized, tidy space, but mostly, I don't keep things that way while working. Flashback to when I was 15 my family moved into a house that would become my parents' forever home. I was told I could paint my room whatever color I wanted. Being a moody 90s...
2 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, Yesterday, I shared my exciting new project with you—The Light Returns Residency. Today, I’m inviting you behind the scenes with a special sneak peek! Here’s a short 30 minute video of me working on the first piece in the collection: Watch the sneak peek here. It's kind like if a VLOG and a Podcast had a baby and it will give you an idea of the type of exclusive content you can expect if you become a patron of the project. But for this project to truly shine, I need your...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, It was wonderful to connect with everyone who could make our call live on Friday! You can watch it by logging into the Kajabi hub Watch The Replay When you watch the replay you'll learn that I moved our group to a facebook group. Please request to join here: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/BqkxjbmEakzvprNF/ and then take a moment to introduce yourself. If you haven't already you'll want to add our sessions to your calendar with this link. Homework for next week: Read Chapter Five Do...
6 months ago • 1 min read
Reader, Every year I look forward to this this week of summer. These long beautiful days feel so endless. It's like magic. In honor of the beautiful days I've got a summer special going on! Check out these offerings that are on sale through Sunday (tomorrow).Year Ahead Spread (emailed) Year Ahead Spread with meditation and reiki (Zoom)2 Hour Energy Alignment Session (Zoom)5 Session Reiki PackageNew Summer Offering:Creativity Coaching Summer Special Together We Rise, -Alisha Thanks for...
10 months ago • 1 min read
Whenever I’ve taught any type of art class or any version of Julia Cameron’s seminal book “The Artist’s Way” I hear a common mantra. I’ll ask students to share who they are and why they are in class, and one of the first things that they will say is “I’m not creative, or I’m not good at art”. It’s heartbreaking to hear anyone say that out loud to me it’s the equivalent of calling yourself stupid. Most of us are clear on the difference between artist and creative, yet many of us still conflate...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read
Last night I taught my second watercolor class. I realized that in the beginning learning to paint is more about our mindset than anything else. Many of the notes on painting apply to our daily lives. I thought I would share these reflections with you too. Notes on Learning Watercolor: Mindset... There is no such thing as "good or bad" in making art, there is only making. It's not up to you to judge the outcome. This is about the process. It’s always about the process. You have to be a...
over 1 year ago • 3 min read