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 Your Creativity Adventure Begins Here
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​This body of work is in honor of my daughter, Amy.  She passed away from cancer in 2015. I've been painting ever since.
​Joyce Merrick, Artist, Cosmic Smashbook Teacher and Guide

FIND YOUR INNER WISDOM by Rising Above Your Inner Mean Girl - Downloads available here. I will also send you You Tube Links.

$65.00 $45.00

6 On-Line Sessions - Downloadable so you can work at your own pace. YOU TUBE LINKS INCLUDED. 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.

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​https://youtu.be/yzXCpaYIP84       
​what is intentional creativity?
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 NEW SMASHBOOK ON LINE PROGRAM CALLED FIND YOUR INNER WISDOM. 

Let your INNER WISDOM lead. I created this class for you to take you from your inner mean girl to your INNER WISDOM.

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his is a 7 step process to stop bullying yourself and start loving yourself! Follow along with 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!

​CLASS  IS NOW OPEN  AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BELOW.


WHAT IS A SMASHBOOK?

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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
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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 joycemerrick2000f@gmail.com for more information on these free classes.

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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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PAINT YOUR RESILIENT HEART

$99.00 $45.00
A painting experience to learn what your heart wants you to know. .Take a journey with me to Lourdes, France. This product is available for download and is also available for immediate viewing on the Members Page.
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​Once you have purchased Paint Your Resilient Heart, you will be sent a link to sign up for the Members Page. Thank you for your purchase! SIGN UP FOR THE MEMBERS PAGE FOR INSTANT VIEWING AT ANY TIME. NO TIME LIMIT.
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DURGA PAINTING SOLD SOLD

$140.00

Water color and acrylic in 16x20 Mat. Shipping included. Returns accepted. Buyer pays return shipping costs.

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Alana Print Matted 16x20

$45.00

Pastel Print Size 16x20 Matted. Price includes shipping. Returns accepted. Buyer pays return shipping.

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Frenchy Print Pastel 16x20" MATTED (ORGINAL AVAILABLE 200.00 Email joycemerrick2000@gmail.com)

$45.00

Shipping is included with this print by Joyce Merrick. Returns accepted. Buy pays return shipping.

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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!
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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.

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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
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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.
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HERE'S A SUGGESTED LIST OF SUPPLIES 
  • composition book (a picture of the book is attached)
  • watercolor paints and brushes
  • acrylics
  • crayons
  • pencils
  • glue sticks or bottle of glue
  • scissors
  • tape - duck or packaging tape
  • old magazines to cut pictures and words out of
  • cover paper - cardstock or paper bag
  • ribbons
The RISE ABOVE YOUR INNER MEAN GIRL CLASS - Please purchase the book entitled Reform Your Inner Mean Girl by Amy Ahlers & Christine Arylo
 
Blessings,
 
Joyce Merrick


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

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Healing Doll Party. Enjoying Miracle water from Lourdes .

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The above images are an example of my soul/animal paintings. 

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Pure emotion out of the ocean

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