Lynne In Her Element

Today, I completed a week long art academy. Pictured above is Lynne, Reckoning’s artistic guru. It was such a pleasure to work by her side and witness Lynne functioning in expertise. She has such a wonderful way of inviting people into exploring while carefully providing a balance of instruction and support.

She also worked with Lee Hodges (left with coffee) and Sharron Luft (on right) to facilitate an create an autobiographical journal for a central event of our choosing. I have to admit that it is a lot harder than it sounds. You explore in ways that may be unfamiliar in addition to writing and creating imagery. Each day the participants would arrive a little more frayed than the last - revealing the toll of the previous day’s activities. As the day progressed we became energised as through the discovery of new techniques, skills and insights.

As stories and projects unfolded, a bond formed between the women present. A collaborative sisterhood was formed as we combined our tears, laughter and frustrations to form something beautiful from the ashes of the past and our hopes for the future. I am grateful to these women for sharing so much of themselves. Lynne, Lee and Sharron lead the group with a kindness and grace that afforded everyone a chance to bask in her own glory.