PROGRAM COST: $35 The Creative Wellness Program is Ready! This detailed video gives in depth information about what is included in the program. The pdf containing the ENTIRE FIVE MODULES OF CONTENT OF THE CREATIVE WELLNESS PROGRAM will be posted in my Patreon Activity Feed. When you subscribe at $35 ; upon confirmation of payment you will be able to unlock this content in the activity feed. (You will also immediately get access to unlock all of the prior Patron-Only Rewards accessible at the lesser subscription levels at this time.) Unsubscribe anytime. If you provide your mailing address at this time, a complimentary I Stand For Love 2018 Calendar with 365 days of Creative Inspiration from Sarah Love, will be mailed to you. (In the continental United States.) SHARING THE WELLNESS When you SUBSCRIBE TO RECEIVE your Creative Wellness Program Content, not only are you getting quality content to assist you in your own Transformation to Wellness; you are also providing that same content to an eligible Spinal Arachnoiditis Survivor . https://www.patreon.com/posts/creative-program-14561491 programpromoCollage9.26.17

It's officical~ The Creative Wellness Garden at SheilaLynnK Art Studio is now an "Officially Certified" and registered Wildlife Habitat in the National Wildlife Federation's Network of Habitats. NWFcertificateSLK9.16.17

Introducing my Fall 2017 Creative Wellness Program Exploring the Nature of Now; this year we will work through weekly activities to learn more about implementing these Five Keys to Sustainable Independent Wellness. Shelter Joy Adaptability Autonomy Sustenance Later this month, enrollment announcements and relevant links TBA here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/2017-creative-14289751 DSC09029TXslk9.8.17

Just got back from a very UNPLUGGED-for-Six-Days vacation in the Catskill Mountains with no internet and no cell phone service. I am getting caught up on email and messages as quickly as I can. If you haven't heard back from me about an urgent matter, please be sure to send a NEW private message so that it will get bumped up in my mailing lists. DSC08662

"DNR #CancerSucks" August 2017~ (12" x 12" Acrylic on Stretched Canvas) will be on display during the Belfast Organization for Artists Annual Art Show at the Belfast Public Library in Belfast NY. My FREE Quarterly Newsletter tells more about upcoming studio events and my work that will be out and about in the world in August. http://mailchi.mp/sheilalynnkart/sheilalynnk-art-studio-quarterly-news?e=67321cf0ce OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

Growing Creative Wellness #OnPatreon #wuvip https://www.patreon.com/posts/growing-creative-5760345 OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA

I have been an absent WU member for a bit. I have been making art for my own personal Wellness...because that is what works best for me. Now, I am sharing that process and the outcome with You. Grief changes our personal landscape. Nature saw fit to take my Trees while I was processing the Grief of losing my Sister. The muses came forth and have given me an extremely tangible method to express the raw grieving process and pay tribute to those who stand strong when we need it most... in 3D. My small creative Tree Project about BIG feelings was finished in time for Memorial Day! The "little big reveal" is coming soon. Right Now, I am in the process of creating and posting a few short films about the inspiration of the project and how it developed and evolved as I worked on it. Patrons get special previews and private access to portions of the project first. But, everyone can check out the public posts to get the back story and see the free public releases in my Tree Project feed here: https://www.patreon.com/SheilaLynnKart/posts?tag=TreeProject Nature knows that Timing is Everything. I am Thankful for my blessings and recognize that this Empty Space leaves a place for something new to grow. AfterTheStorm5.1.17slkHighRes

May 1st-May 7th~For the sake of my own Wellness; I am participating in SCREEN FREE Week again this year and looking forward to some quality off-line time to disconnect from electronics and reconnect to my studio and garden. The studio will still be open during scheduled hours and visits are available by appointment. You may wish to call as I won't be responding to emails and online messages as rapidly as I do during regular activities. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS AT http://www.screenfree.org/ MayArtAmongUs4.24.171

This month I am honored to be a new host site for The Artists Among Us touring art program featuring fine art by local artists. Keeping art affordable for Wellness; these exhibits are FREE and open to the public. "Artists Among Us" is a touring art program created by the Fountain Arts Center, Belmont, NY. The Artists Among Us program is funded in part by the New York State Council On The Arts Decentralization ReGrant Program with support from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature administered through the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. FIND OUT MORE: http://sheilalynnkart.com/artwork/4198900-Artists-Among-Us.html ArtistsAmongUsART4.29.17

This month I am honored to be a new host site for The Artists Among Us touring art program featuring fine art by local artists. Keeping art affordable for Wellness; these exhibits are FREE and open to the public. "Artists Among Us" is a touring art program created by the Fountain Arts Center, Belmont, NY. The Artists Among Us program is funded in part by the New York State Council On The Arts Decentralization ReGrant Program with support from Governor Andrew Cuomo and the New York State Legislature administered through the Cattaraugus County Arts Council. FIND OUT MORE: http://sheilalynnkart.com/artwork/4198900-Artists-Among-Us.html ArtistsAmongUsART4.29.17

Thankful to the sisters who joined me for the New Moon In Aries Creative Wellness Circle. Together we are Growing a local Circle of Natural Feminine Energy for Creative Wellness & Intentional Unity for all who attend.Together we create a safe local environment for Sustainable Independent Wellness. In addition to our own agenda we observed and participated in The UNIFY Global Sisterhood Theme for this New Moon~ Sacred Protectress: I stand with graceful confidence, claiming my true worth and power. FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THIS SISTERHOOD Practice For Wellness here: http://sheilalynnkart.com/artwork/4160259-March-Creative-Wellness-Circle.html MarchInvite2.20.17

Beginning with the Opening Reception to the Art Show & Sale featuring art by local women artists Saturday, the 10th International SWAN Day; SWAN DAY ACTIVITIES AT THE STUDIO ARE SCHEDULED FROM March 25th to April 6th with additional events around the county during the months of March and April. Find Out More: https://www.patreon.com/posts/swan-days-county-8580247 OpeningReceptionCover3.25.17

Marching On...The Art For Arachnoiditis Project Quarterly Newsletter from SheilaLynnK Art Studio http://us11.campaign-archive2.com/?u=fca23c0aae036821aaad16d15&id=414e7a6b5f&e=5f861b44b8 mapofSurvivors2.16.17

On January 31st I got the call that my sister was in critical condition in a hospital 2 hours away. After spending days and nights with her until painfully saying goodbye on Feb 5th, I am home and trying to adjust to the landscape of this new reality. Things are currently quite surreal and exhausting and I can honestly say that I am not fit for much communication right now. "Without art the crudeness of reality would make life unbearable." ~George Bernard Shaw Because of this, I know I will return to art-making soon. But, it won't be today. Your patronage and patience are greatly appreciated. Shawntelle Kalkbrenner Santas Quiet Activists, Active Quietors, and Observers of the Human Condition; for forty seven years apart-but-together we learned about art, writing, life, motherhood, and death and all of the things that come between. We learned how to fuss, fight and argue with respect for each other and we learned the power of forgiveness. We learned the geography defying value of true friends and the timelessness of sisterhood. We learned that bees like us best when we just sit still and that bicycles are happiest when we just let go. We learned that the power of the ocean runs deeper than blue lips and chattering teeth. We learned that mud, dirt, and earth clean away the dark grime that tries to dust over the best things in life and that it's only safe to work at Burger King if you know how to skate (on grease). We learned that Christmas Flower Arrangements require heavy gloves that are left behind for the sake of an artful arrangement and that plastic flowers just look Wrong. Always. From our Parents, together we watched and learned what marriage is meant to be and the true definition of an equal partnership and that playing hide-and-seek in the dark at night with a crap ton of family is the BEST way to play. We learned to compromise without lowering our standards. We learned that we must keep silent when Legos get stuck between naked Mom toes in the middle of the night. We learned that being a good big sister means sharing what we learned without telling them what to do. We learned that “You can't deny laughter; when it comes, it plops down in your favorite chair and stays as long as it wants.”~Steven King We learned that tootsie rolls are not recommended for dental work and bubble gum makes an awful eye patch, "Pastries may be hot when heated" and "Candy Land is right off the map". Flying over hay bails from the largest rope I ever saw; we learned that gravity is most real when we let it weigh us down...[and after we have boobs]. We learned that, in addition to holding us tight when the world falls down and supporting our tire swing named "Fly"; trees' roots run deep but, still make the effort to figure out how to talk to each other and that though one Apple Tree may support your entire tree house; some Apple Trees DO NOT want to be climbed. We learned our babies teach us more than anyone else can. We learned how much we don't know and shared the questions. We learned that words and images are powerful. We learned that the things we learned alone were infused with wisdom when we brought them together. We learned that wisdom is not handed down. We learned that, when we let it; Love makes change not just bearable but valuable, brings order to chaos, and defies all things. When we meet again, we will share the new things we've learned and celebrate the wisdom we've earned. aunt shawnB

WANTED: True Colors. Color Me a President. Tell me something positive. PLEASE. https://www.patreon.com/posts/7787823 [Free printer Friendly TrueTrumpColors coloring page attached.] TrueTumpColorsFlagslk

Wear my art with these Amazing Discounts on my collection at VIDA. 10% of sales help support Creative Wellness Projects at SheilaLynnK Art Studio. https://shopvida.com/collections/sheila-kalkbrenner main-graphic3b

WordPress Reports 2016 Reach for Empowerment Website for Spinal Arachnoiditis Survivors created as a service of the Art For Arachnoiditis Project at SheilaLynnK Art Studio (providing survivors with tools for Creative Wellness since March 2014). Fiscally sponsored by the New York Foundation for the Arts https://artforarachnoiditis.org/ countriesservedmap2016

International Short Story Contest and Fundraiser Entry Deadline Jan.25, 2017. $15. In your own words (500-1,500) tell the story you see in this illustration. Open Categories:Adult 18 and Up, TEEN 14-17, Youth 11-13.Proceeds benefit global and local wellness projects. Awards announced during SWAN(Support Women Artists Now) Days Allegany County,NY March 2017 https://www.patreon.com/posts/international-7410671 fictionforsurvivorspromo

Go International or Stay Local when you Give to the Arts for Wellness on #GivingTuesday. Making art an affordable part of our daily lives. Starting Today, Giving Tuesday, Subscribing Patrons get Rewards for supporting these specific charitable art projects at the studio. At these new subscription levels; you choose exactly where your money goes. When you subscribe, your dollars go directly to the project you choose. (Excluding a small $1.50 service fee.) Increase, decrease, cancel anytime. #aedm2016 #swanday #artforachnoiditis https://www.patreon.com/posts/art-every-day-29-7360599 fbcover1-9p

Today I am Thankful for the courage and strength of the First (Native)Americans, the First Immigrants-including the Enslaved Africans who came against their will, Our Many Diverse Ancestors, who contributed and sacrificed much to give us the opportunity to fulfill our National Potential. Today I acknowledge and Mourn the identities stolen and losses suffered to bring us to this day. While I give Thanks for their perseverance and the stamina of indigenous traditions, ancient wisdom, and diverse cultural practices to survive into the modern age; I count my blessings and remember what it really means to be an American. The Good, The Bad, The Ugly, The Beautiful; that History has made us who we are. May we be unified in our Gratitude Today and Always. ~In Wellness, Blessed Be. cornflag9-16-16

OPEN CALL~ Send Cards of Hope for Spinal Arachnoiditis Survivors. More information here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/open-call-create-6956361 hopecardscover10-19-16