Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren

In this in augural episode of Off the Canvas, I, (Jenn Van de Vooren) explore how the benefits of art-making can enrich your life way beyond your creative practice. I share how my art-making journey has been so much more fulfilling than any resulting art masterpiece. 

The insights, joy, healing, and self reflection that come from your own creative expression are completely unique to you and you can't get it wrong. I'll show you how to access these treasures in your own art creations and apply them to your life off the canvas. 

We dive into the questions of what is art? and who is an artist?  (Spoiler alert - You are an artist!). I expand the definition of art way beyond traditional painting, music, dance, etc. It is what you make it!

Lastly, and with every episode, I  provide you with a simple art prompt so you can start making your own art and experience all the treasures that art can bring to your life on and off the canvas. 

If you want to connect with other like-minded artists and see how they are implementing their art wisdom on and off the canvas please join my pod squad in a private Facebook group called Off the Canvas. (It's also a place where I share live art gatherings, gifts, and all-around good vibes).

You can also find my artsy life on instagram (@jennvandevooren) or my website (jvandevooren.com).

It's all right here!

~ Sending you gratitude, imagination and joy,

               xo Jenn

Yes, we're going to be chatting about all the magic that goes with art-making, but my REAL hope is that you go out and make stuff! So, I put together a short list of basic art supplies to help you get started and that you can use with the art prompts I'll be sharing during the show. But remember - YOU are the most important part of the art so don't get hung up and be stopped because you don't have the "right" supplies. There are no "right" supplies! Use what you have or buy what you want! You're in charge, beautiful soul. 

And if you want a little help in getting started with some art supplies, I gotcha covered. Take a listen or click the links below for some of my favourite supplies that I use all the time. And please send me a note if you have any questions at [email protected]

Start Your Art Supplies:

1. Sketchbook with watercolour paper (make sure the paper is at least 90 lb to hold up to wet paint and water)

2. Permanent black pens (I love Sakura Microns)

3. Paint (either acrylic or watercolor)

Acrylic paints (buttery heavy body are good to start with. You can also get fluids, which are the consistency of ink) 

Watercolor paints (pans or tubes are fine) 

4. Brushes

 Please start using your supplies right away! Have fun and get messy! No need to wait for the podcast to launch on January 17th, 2022 :)

Sending you joy and gratitude!

            ~ Jenn

Off the Canvas with Jenn Van de Vooren

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Hello Beautiful Soul!

This is the beginning of a wonderful art-making-friendship! In my new podcast, my friends and I are going to remind you of your greatness, give you art prompts to dig deeper into your authenticity, and show you that you are indeed an artist. Your life is a work of art! And your art is a reflection of your life.  It has so many juicy treasures waiting for you. Art isn't just about the end product; it's way more about the process and who you are along the way.  Please join me as we discover all the joy, self reflection, life lessons, and healing available to everyone (yes, you!) as we make art together. Get ready to expand your mind, your self love, your confidence and have fun on and off the canvas.

Podcast launching January 17, 2022.  For more info and good vibes, please check out my private Facebook page for the Off the Canvas pod squad community :)  https://www.facebook.com/groups/offthecanvas/

Big love to you!

Jenn

Jennifer Van de Vooren