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Dissolve your blocks, access inspired creativity, and ignite the joy of your full expression

If you’ve drifted from your creative practice, even though art is still an essential part of your spirit, this summit is for you.

Free Your Inner Artist is a gentle, powerful invitation to rejuvenate your creativity as a spiritual practice. Let's build a creative rhythm that feels nourishing, playful, and deeply true to who you are now.
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Dissolve Blocks & Procrastination

Learn how to quiet the Inner Critic, calm the Imposter, and gently dissolve the barriers standing between you and your fullest expression.

Refill Your Creative Well & Get Inspired

Discover how to go from feeling stuck to overflowing with ideas. Our experts will share powerful ways to access endless inspiration.

Tap Into the Spiritual Side of Creativity

Open up, find flow, and let creativity move through you. Dial up your intuition, surrender to the process, and experience deep creative freedom.

Make Time for Art & Creative Play

Struggling to fit creativity into your life? Get practical, tactical strategies to weave art into your daily routine.

Step Boldly Into Your Creative Power

Gain the courage to express yourself fully, trust your instincts, and create with confidence.

Rediscover the Fun & Freedom of Making

Reignite that sense of play and exploration, making art feel light, freeing, and deeply fulfilling.

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Meet the speakers

We've put together an astounding team made up of some of the most brilliant artists & teachers for this one-of-a-kind event. They were chosen for their knowledge, experience, and ability to communicate, teach, and inspire. May they set your heart and hands ablaze!

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Tina Mundelsee
Holistic Counselor
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Your Inner Revolution: Using Breath & Mantra to Clear Artistic Blocks
Rush Dorsett
EmbodiedVoice® Coach
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Awaken Your Authentic Voice: Unlock Creative Flow in Any Medium Through Embodied Sound and Resonance
Rachel Blackman
Somatic Educator & Coach, Creatrix + Acrobat of the Heart
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The Body Knows: Bypass the Inner Critic and Align with the Generative Principle
Day Schildkret
Internationally renowned Author, Artist + Teacher
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Keep the Channel Open: Understand Your Natural Rhythm and Clear Space for Inspiration to Move Through You
Emma Freeman
Mixed Media Artist, Teacher, Massage Therapist + Reiki Practitioner
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Cultivating A Contemplative Path to Creative Expression
Mary Reynolds Thompson
Author, certified Facilitator of poetry and journal therapy, + international Instructor in eco-writing and spiritual ecology
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Rewilding Language: How to Unleash Your Authentic Imagination
Gwyneth Flack
Author of LIMITLESS: Transform Your Life With Intuition and Creativity + Intuitive Awareness Teacher
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Limitless: Transform Your Life with Intuition & Creativity
Megan Saunders
Artist + Meditation Teacher
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Empowering the Inner Artist: Realistic Drawing & Intuitive Markmaking
Clarissa Grandi
Geometric Artist + Educator
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Confidence Through Sacred Symmetry: Finding Freedom in Geometric Art
Maria Freebairn-Smith
Authentic Creative Expression Activator + Intuitive Painting Facilitator
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Trust Your Hand: 3 Simple Practices to Unleash Authentic Expression through Intuitive Painting
Julie Gibbons
Symbolic Art + Mandala Guide
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Sacred Containers: Finding Structure and Freedom Through Mandala Practice
Laura Inserra
Sound Alchemist, Teacher + Multimedia Producer
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Sound as Portal: Accessing Creative Guidance Beyond the Thinking Mind
KJ Song
Queer Music Minister + Voice Doula
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Creative Draino: Clear Creative Blocks Through the Power of Voice
Brooke McNamara
Poet, Author + transmitted Zen Teacher
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Creative Courage: a Zen Approach to Dissolving Artistic Resistance
Nadia Colburn
Poet, Memoir Writer, Teacher, Yogi, Healer + Coach
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Relax Into Art: Why Letting Go And Trusting Your Body Produces Better Work Than Trying Harder
Robyn McClendon
Artist, Healer + ArtaeoMythologist
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Stop Overthinking: How Weirdness Opens the Door to Sacred Creativity
Cynthia Hauk
Mindful Art + Meditation Teacher
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Five Minutes to Freedom: Quick Mindful Practices for Gentle Unblocking
Deborah Hurwitz
Productivity Coach for Perfectionists
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Productivity for Perfectionists: Outsmart Your Inner Critic to Access Inspired Action
Lea Seigen Shinraku
Artist, Licensed Therapist + Creative Self-Compassion Teacher
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The Poppy Blooms: Unlock Confidence by Embracing Mistakes
Zak Foster
All-American Artist, Reverend Gatherer, Radical Togetherist, Quilter, host of the QUILTY NOOK, host of SEAMSIDE host + author of THE WORLD NEEDS YOUR NEXT QUILT!
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Anti-Preciousness Practice: Finding Freedom Through Imperfection
Whitney Freya
Creative Frequency Coach + Founder of The Great Mother March
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Mistakes Welcome Here: How Painting Practice Unlocks Life-wide Confidence

Meet Your Host

Hi, I’m Suiko Betsy McCall.

I’m a painter. And I’ve gone years without painting.

Blocked every which way. No ideas. No time. No space. No confidence.
This happened after a Fine Art degree from Yale. After an MFA. After solo shows.

Credentials didn't protect me from creative paralysis.

Over time, I found my way back.

From imposter-riddled stuckness to steady art-making that feels joyful and connected to something larger than me.

The relief of that is hard to describe.

Hosting Free Your Inner Artist is one of my favorite ways to watch people around the world come alive again.

What to expect at the Free Your Inner Artist summit

Practical & Creative Exercises

Learn practical tools and quick exercises from experts that you can use right away to unlock creativity and elevate your work.

Inspiring Stories & Diverse Perspectives

Hear from artists, poets, musicians, and visionaries who will spark new ideas and creative breakthroughs.

Free Trainings & VIP Access Options

Watch expert-led sessions free for 48 hours, or grab a VIP Pass for lifetime access to all workshops.

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Explore the agenda

Productivity for Perfectionists: Outsmart Your Inner Critic to Access Inspired Action

with
Deborah Hurwitz
Materials needed:
Writing pen & paper

The Poppy Blooms: Unlock Confidence by Embracing Mistakes

with
Lea Seigen Shinraku
Materials needed:
Mixed media sketchbook or paper, black waterproof marker (like a fine-point Sharpie), watercolors, brush, water

Anti-Preciousness Practice: Finding Freedom Through Imperfection

with
Zak Foster
Materials needed:
Needle, thread, scrap of fabric, scissors

Mistakes Welcome Here: How Painting Practice Unlocks Life-wide Confidence

with
Whitney Freya
Materials needed:
You favorite drawing or painting supplies (Whitney paints with acrylics in her art journal during the session. You could really paint or draw with and on anything you already have!)

Your Inner Revolution: Using Breath & Mantra to Clear Artistic Blocks

with
Tina Mundelsee
Materials needed:
Just your sweet self

The Body Knows: Bypass the Inner Critic and Align with the Generative Principle

with
Rachel Blackman
Materials needed:
Your favorite art materials: paper, paint, pens or comfortable clothes you can move in

Relax Into Art: Why Letting Go And Trusting Your Body Produces Better Work Than Trying Harder

with
Nadia Colburn
Materials needed:
Writing pen & paper

Five Minutes to Freedom: Quick Mindful Practices for Gentle Unblocking

with
Cynthia Hauk
Materials needed:
Art journal / sketchbook / unlined paper, watercolors (or any coloring supplies you enjoy), a black pen or marker

Awaken Your Authentic Voice: Unlock Creative Flow in Any Medium Through Embodied Sound and Resonance

with
Rush Dorsett
Materials needed:
Just your sweet self

Sound as Portal: Accessing Creative Guidance Beyond the Thinking Mind

with
Laura Inserra
Materials needed:
Good headphones, a quiet place to take the journey

Creative Draino: Clear Creative Blocks Through the Power of Voice

with
KJ Song
Materials needed:
Just your sweet self

Creative Courage: a Zen Approach to Dissolving Artistic Resistance

with
Brooke McNamara
Materials needed:
Writing pen & paper

Stop Overthinking: How Weirdness Opens the Door to Sacred Creativity

with
Robyn McClendon
Materials needed:
Sketchbook or paper, magazine(s) for cutting up, scissors, gluestick

Empowering the Inner Artist: Realistic Drawing & Intuitive Markmaking

with
Megan Saunders
Materials needed:
Sketchbook or paper, pencil, eraser. Optional: print your own copy of the reference photo (it will also be visible on screen) https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1PtsymP_K7g8IL7YVnJNSp12sc3nXBrLs?usp=sharing

Confidence Through Sacred Symmetry: Finding Freedom in Geometric Art

with
Clarissa Grandi
Materials needed:
Printout of the freebie download, sketchbook or drawing paper, tracing paper, HB pencil, eraser, 12" ruler, drawing compass, coloring medium of your choice, spoon, optional: low-tack tape

Trust Your Hand: 3 Simple Practices to Unleash Authentic Expression through Intuitive Painting

with
Maria Freebairn-Smith
Materials needed:
Your favorite art supplies. Maria recommends simple tempera paint, 12 colors in an ice cube tray, a brush, paper and water. But anything will do! Craypas, colored pencils, brush markers, a pen and paper.

Sacred Containers: Finding Structure and Freedom Through Mandala Practice

with
Julie Gibbons
Materials needed:
A sheet of paper (ordinary drawing paper works fine), three round objects in graduated sizes (largest about 4.5 inches/11 cm, then medium, then small - Julie uses an incense burner, a drinks coaster, and a small lid), a pen or pencil to draw with (Julie uses a waterproof pen, but any writing tool works), two marker pens or coloring tools in complementary colors (Julie uses brush markers, but you can use crayons, colored pencils, or paint)

Keep the Channel Open: Understand Your Natural Rhythm and Clear Space for Inspiration to Move Through You

with
Day Schildkret
Materials needed:
Just your sweet self

Cultivating A Contemplative Path to Creative Expression

with
Emma Freeman
Materials needed:
A journal and a pen you enjoy writing with

Rewilding Language: How to Unleash Your Authentic Imagination

with
Mary Reynolds Thompson
Materials needed:
Writing pen & paper

Limitless: Transform Your Life with Intuition & Creativity

with
Gwyneth Flack
Materials needed:
Just your sweet self

Free Your Inner Artist Summit Details

When and Where
March 16–21. Entirely virtual. Join from anywhere.

Expert Sessions
Each presentation is available free for 48 hours. Watch, reflect, and practice in your own space.

Private Summit Community
Inside our Mighty community, you can connect with fellow creatives, share what you’re making, and receive encouragement along the way.

The Inner Artist Treasure Map
Instead of BINGO, you’ll receive a playful Inner Artist Treasure Map.As you participate, you’ll mark your journey across creative prompts and practices. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to win beautiful prizes while actually engaging with your art.It’s less about competition and more about exploration.

Upgrade for a Deeper Transformation
If you’d like more spaciousness, you can upgrade to the Inner Artist Liberation Toolkit.
You’ll receive lifetime access to every session, so you can move at your own pace.
You’ll be invited to live Inner Artist Integration Circles with Suiko daily during the summit for integration, reflection, and creative momentum.
And you’ll be welcomed into a private Toolkit-only community space inside Mighty. This smaller circle is designed for deeper connection, sharing your work, asking questions, and being in conversation with others who have chosen to fully commit to their creative return.
And you’ll receive bonus courses and memberships from our speakers valued at over $1000.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is the event happening?

The summit runs March 16-21, entirely online.  You’ll receive access to new sessions throughout the week.

How do I know if this event is right for me?

This summit is for heart-centered artists, creatives, and makers who see creativity as more than just output. If you meditate, reflect, or feel drawn to the spiritual side of art, and you’re longing to reconnect with your creative practice in a way that feels nourishing and true, you’ll feel at home here. If you'd like inspiration, tips, and exercises to supercharge your creativity, this event is for you. We are especially speaking to women who have had some life experience and know they have something to share with the world.

Are the presentations live?

To avoid tech glitches, give you the best possible experience, and keep things easy for the speakers, the presentations are pre-recorded and will be released at a scheduled time during the summit. There are two live events everyone can participate in: the Kickoff Call on March 15 and the capstone workshop on March 21. Live community interaction happens throughout the event on our Mighty community platform. If you upgrade to the Inner Artist Liberation Toolkit, you'll also get to come to daily live events called Inner Artist Integration Circles for integration, connection, and sharing.

What if I’m not able to attend live?

No problem. Each presentation is available for 48 hours, so you can watch on your own schedule.

How long will I have access to the presentations?

Free access lasts 48 hours per session. If you upgrade to The Inner Artist Liberation Toolkit & All-Access Pass, you’ll receive extended access so you can learn on your own schedule, and return to the material anytime.

Will all the speakers get my email address?

No. When you register, you'll be added to the Art Monastery email list so we can send you updates for the event and the links to each day's presentations. After the summit is over, you'll continue to hear from us, but you can unsubscribe at any time.

Each of the speakers will offer a free gift that you can access by providing your email address, but the speakers will not get your email address unless you choose to give it to them. This way, you only hear from the people you resonate with and want to hear from. Hooray for consensual communication!

Are your videos captioned or transcribed?

Yes, all presentations have closed captioning and AI-generated transcripts are also available. Please reach out if there's anything we can do to ensure you're able to enjoy this event.

I still have questions!

We’d love to help. You’ll find support inside the summit community, and you’re always welcome to reach out if something isn’t clear. Send us an email at info@artmonastery.org

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Hear from Art Monastery participants

“Thank you for your work in creating this entrance into art. I am 74 and have never had any art instruction.  Whatever the quality of my art may or may not be, I feel like I’m coming home.
— Regina Wdowiak
“What an amazing experience of art & meditation with Suiko — it awakened  my creative power. I am now creating from a deep place inside of myself. It has been such a meaningful and supportive space on many levels for me. Looking forward to continuing to study and practice with you, dear Suiko!"
— Irina Weisglass
"Suiko's energy is like drinking from a mountain stream on a hot day."
— Reid
"Suiko offers substantial value through the playfulness she brings to everything she does and says, as well as her love of art and creative thinking... She is non-traditional and that is EXTREMELY appealing because it gives me (and others) room to play and explore myself (thoughts, feelings, ideas, desires) freely without fear of scolding. Suiko meets people with celebration and interest, which opens them up to going deeper into themselves and expanding outward in ways previously unimaginable."
— Jessica A.
Our time together was a space for healing and restoration—nourishing ourselves to right a world that's turning upside down.”
— Alysia Thaxton
Suiko has a vivacious personality that invites people to play and explore with her. She creates a context where adults can engage in a light hearted way to explore creativity.”
— Kasha Joseph Baily

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