Grief Painting Ritual RECORDING

 **Please note that this is a recorded video journey (82 minutes long), so you can do it in your own time and space. Upon purchase, the video access will be sent to you in up to 24 hours, most likely sooner :).**

Three years ago when I lost my beloved cat, I turned to a painting practice to help me process the grief of missing him. For 40 days straight, I painted a portrait of him. This was an invaluable practice for me to connect with him, and also to alchemize the sadness I felt into a healthy and beautiful expression.

I recently lost one of my very best and oldest friends, and am feeling the call again to process the grief I feel through my art. I thought, why not open up the space to others, so that we can paint and create together in the spirit of being with grief? This can be grief for a lost friend, family member, beloved animal companion, world events, job loss, life change, relationship shift... whatever is present for you that you would like to hold through creative alchemy.

You do not need to be an "artist" to participate. (In fact, I believe we are all artists at heart!) Just an openness to be with the flow of creativity through whatever medium you choose. (I love watercolors, but you can bring colored pencils, crayons, oil pastels, pens, or anything you choose. You may even feel like writing poetry or doing a free write). I do guide us in some basic art practices and resources, specifically related to watercolors, but which can be applied to any visual art medium.

The Grief Painting Ritual is 82 minutes long.  I work with the medium of watercolors, but you are welcome to bring any art and writing materials that you like. I share about grief, creative ways to move and flow with it, my journey of art helping me to alchemize my grief, and suggestions for continued practice. This is a ritual that you can do again and again, as each time we sit with ourselves new material is able to surface through our hearts, bodies and subconscious.

All you need is watercolors or art materials, a piece of paper, and even if you won't be painting with water, please bring a cup of water to bless and have nearby to support you in your process. A writing instrument such as a pen or a pencil is also recommended.

This video is housed on my private YouTube channel. Please sign up with the email you use for your YouTube account, or put that email in the notes field upon checkout. Thank you!

Disclaimer: Please note that this class provides a fun and intuitive space for the exploration of art and creativity. Melissa is an artist and lover of sharing the joy of creativity. This class is not a substitute for professional therapeutic council. Please consult a Professional Therapist or Art Therapist for any such support. Also, all rights are reserved, and no portion of this ritual may be reproduced without express written consent of Melissa.