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Joyce Merrick, Artist, Cosmic Smashbook Teacher and Guide

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TWO FREE GIFT CLASSES AVAILABLE NOW!!!

CLICK HERE FOR FREE ACCESS TO MY PAINT AND HEAL CLASS - PAINT YOUR RESILIENT HEART LIMITED TIME - You will be transferred toTHINKIFIC. (ORIGINAL VALUE 99.00!!!!) This gift is in honor of my daughter, Amy, who passed away 5 years ago from melanoma cancer.

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LINK TO FREE CHILDREN'S SMASHBOOK CLASS

COMING SOON. NEW SMASHBOOK ON LINE PROGRAM CALLED REFORM YOUR INNER MEAN GIRL. This is a 7 step process to stop bullying yourself and start loving yourself! Based on the book Reform your Inner Mean Girl by Amy Ahlers & Christine Arylo. Teens and Women will love this class! I highly recommend this book and this class! THIS CLASS IS SCHEDULED FOR LAUNCH DECEMBER 15, 2020.

SMASHBOOK FOR KIDS ON KINDNESS MY NEWEST ON LINE SMASHBOOK PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN (ALONG WITH AN ADULT) ON THE SUBJECT OF KINDNESS IS ONGOING! WE MEET ON SUNDAYS AT 3:00 ET. This is a ton of fun for kids and the entire family. SIMPLE SUPPLY LIST. (Just a notebook, paint, brush and pencils and A LOT OF GLITTER FOR MAGIC.) E-mail joycemerrick2000 for more information. See the link for free classes.

WHAT IS A SMASHBOOK?

Comments from recent SMASHBOOK CLASS PARTICIPANTS: I like to think of a Smashbook as a journal on steroids! In this class we combined the physical, drawing, cutting and pasting, painting and writing with the metaphysical and spiritual. All this just using a basic 50 cent notebook, watercolors, acrylics, brushes and crayons! I recommend this process to anyone wanting to change something that no longer serves them and to expand and grow. LMM

This class gave me total freedom to create and have fun! The process helped me focus on what I want to happen in my life and a way to let go of the past and move forward. I have a new found self-love and purpose. Thanks, Joyce. SML

6 one on one ZOOM on-line classes ---COSMIC SMASHBOOK

$99.00

We'll begin by making your book, setting your intention. Then I will work with you on 6 pages, designed especially to meet your needs as described in your intention. I would love to assist you as you deep dive into understanding yourself better.

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Rise Above Your Inner Mean Girl

$100.00 $65.00

6 On-Line Sessions - Downloadable so you can work at your own pace. This Cosmic Smashbook Class uses prompts from the Reform Your Inner Mean Girl book. You will learn to recognize when your inner mean girl is taking control and switch her off and let your inner wisdom take over. This is a life changing and lifting experience using journaling and painting and various other art techniques. The class is taught by Joyce Merrick, Artist and Certified Cosmic Smashbook Teacher/Guide.
CLASS WILL BE LAUNCHED DECEMBER 15TH. SPECIAL PRICE OF 65.00 IS AVAILABLE UNTIL DECEMBER 15, 2020

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what is intentional creativity?

When my daughter, Amy, died from cancer, my world shriveled up. Painting helped heal my pain and bring color back into my life. In PAINT YOUR RESILIENT HEART class YOU will connect with YOUR heart. We will pause and ask our heart what it needs right now. It's time to give your brain a rest and let your heart lead. This type of painting is called intentional creativity where we bring our mind, heart, soul and body into the process of creating a painting with a specific inquiry in mind. It's a fun, joyful, spontaneous way to clear, renew, and refresh using your magic wand paintbrush. No painting experience necessary. Take this special time to sooth and heal your heart. BUILD YOUR RESILIENCE MUSCLES NOW!

My Muse - Dragonfly Whisperer

POEM FOR MEAN GIRL CLASS - MEETING WITH THE MUSE

A young girl playing quietly by herself
amongst the cedar trees in the North Country
On a glorious summer day.
The sun is warm on her face and a breeze blows her soft fine hair.
She hears the words “be gentle with yourself my dear.”

Words brought from this time back to then.
Words brought from this time back to then.

Words brought first by the dragonfly
And then the beautiful lady.

“Be gentle with yourself my dear”
The lady sparkles in the sunlight.

She appears translucent just like the dragonfly.
She appears translucent just like the dragonfly.

“Be gentle with yourself my dear.
“There is enough hurt from the outer world coming to teach you many lessons.”

Then, A sweet kiss on my cheek just remembered.
A sweet kiss on my cheek just remembered.

Be gentle with yourself my dear.

By
Joyce Merrick
2020

I have been painting in the method called intentional creativity (painting with a prayer for healing) for 6 years, ever since the death of my daughter, Amy. Painting helped comfort me and I felt a connection with the Divine.
I live in Northern Michigan with my husband, a dog, cat and 4 horses. I find so much peace in nature and love my woodsy surroundings. We've also lived in Ann Arbor,
Northern California and Fiji, My current work is in the impressionist symbolic style. I teach intentional creativity classes locally and on-line ZOOM. I am a CERTIFIED COSMIC SMASHBOOK TEACHER AND GUIDE. I've been painting for years and have studied with various artists. I graduated from Siena Heights University with a BA in Humanities. During my studies at Siena Heights, I had many art classes, including art therapy. I am not a certified art therapist but can surely pass along my personal experience with the benefits of artmaking in my healing journey. I believe the spontaneous creation of art offers a way to HEAL AND LEARN MORE ABOUT YOURSELF. Art making is a restorative and assertive act that produces new insights and renews your ability to experience JOY.

This site is in rememberance of my daughter, Amy, and all those who have been hurt by the disease of cancer.