Testimonials
"With enormous trepidation I arrived at the 'art class' that was being held at my friend's house. I had agreed to this purely out of a commitment to explore new activities. I have never painted since leaving school with an inbuilt dread of paints, brushes and anyone carrying the label of 'art teacher'. Introductions over, we went into a short meditation session and, much to my surprise, I got a clear picture of what I wanted to do. After a hiccup of ancient fear, I realised that, 'yes' I could choose my own paints and YES I could actually paint with my fingers. The rest is history. I created my own little masterpiece that I just love.
Now comes the second invitation to join a more intensive painting project for a whole day. I take a deep breathe, reconnect with my previous experience and agree to join the group. This is a project where we are given a large canvas...or in my case, an even larger sheet of cloth.....that is sectioned into 12 parts with a circle in the middle. Kathy played a piece of music which we painted whatever we wanted in whichever section we chose. And so it continued throughout the day until all 13 parts were completed. It was a fun day though exhausting especially for me as someone who is not familiar with painting at all and will always choose silence over music (weird I know!)
I left that second day feeling somewhat disappointed with my work after seeing the wonderful creative things that the other members of the group have produced. But then, I started to connect with my work and owning it as mine, as a reflection of parts of me. I LOVE IT. It is positioned where it is the first thing that I see when I wake up in the morning.
My advice???Just do it. Go enjoy a day where Kathy looks after your every need and all you need to do is to bask in the atmosphere of the day, follow guidelines (inner and outer) and embrace the result." – Pat
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"Have you ever felt you were supposed to be doing something else? Or that you were on the cusp of realizing your dreams but you didn't know how or what was stopping you?
On the outside I was a very happy person and on the inside I thought I was a very happy person. Apparently, however, deep inside of me was a different story. I was frustrated because I knew I wasn't doing what I was supposed to be doing with my life but I didn't know what I was supposed to be doing or even how to get there. I had gone thru a divorce from which I hadn't healed and I was in a relationship that was taking over me. I paved over all of this frustration, pain and loss of myself with happy, positive thoughts like we are told to do.
Then I took Kathy's Art For Healing Class and a whole new world opened up for me. I was able to 'paint out' my feelings and look at them and myself in a new light. I found joy and happiness filling all of my heart, not just the surface but also deep down inside.
Once I was able to embrace all of me, who I am and my potential, I took her Sacred Wheel class and the next day I called Kathy and just said "WOW!!". It was amazing what I learned about myself and the path I'm on. My Sacred Wheel shows me where I'm going, the obstacles I face and how I will overcome them.
The process of discovering yourself is the most amazing journey anyone can take and I thank Kathy for showing me how to start that journey. She cares about the human spirit and she lights the way with her enthusiasm, love and knowledge." - Cindy
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"Kathy's ability to capture the essence of her creativity on canvas is exceptional. FInding meaning through the layers of thought beautifully expressed is fun to explore. This applies to individual commissioned pieces as well as work done for a broader audience."
Jennifer Franklin (College Park, FL)
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"Dear Kathy, I just wanted to thank you again for last weekend. You are very inspiring, and the way you hold a space is beautiful. I appreciate your patience and guidance. Doing the workshop helped me to access levels of me in a way that have been blocked creatively. I have known that part of me really wanted to be able to unlock my creativity artistically, and I now feel inspired as it is happening. Last night I felt drawn to pick up a sketch pad, and instead of "trying to " make something happen, I let the images come to surface and flow out. I used a mix of charcoal and water color pencils, and it was the first time I had fun "sketching" in a while. No stress, no pressure, just something wanting to come out. I know there is more in there as well, and already feel another image forming for follow up. There was a big similarity in the form that wanted expression to the vague images from my painting with you. I always thought it would be great to paint or "be able to" learn how to draw, but now I know I don't have to Learn. I just need to Listen!" - Robyn Walpert
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"Thank you for the painting you did for my teenage daughter. She’s going through an independent, rebellious stage that has been difficult to deal with. When I first saw the painting, I was stunned—it is so peaceful and serene. It didn’t feel like her energy at all—until I looked closely and saw that the background is very chaotic. Somehow out of the ragged chaos came this lovely serene beauty. Every time I see the painting, I claim the truth about her and about our relationship: out of chaos, beauty is born. "
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"Dear Kathy, Thank you again. I am so honored to have one of your beautiful creations in my home. It has such a presence to it - it is not just a painting but an evolving entity. Right now it is in the living room so we can show it off, but we may move it to the healing room. I stop frequently to just look and commune with it."
Lynn Andureal (Manassas, VA)
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“In addition to being an exceptional artist herself, Kathy creates the sacred space for others to realize their own creativity.” Tracey Samuels www.traceysamuels.com
(Tracey was one of my first students, reluctant to attend, but has been creating fabulous art ever since!)
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"I tend to be an “uptight perfectionist professional”. You know – cross all the t’s and dot all the i’s . Kathy Ford’s Art Class was not only great therapy, but it brought out my inner child. Oh, how long it’s been since I actually played! And, oh what fun! I HIGHLY recommend Kathy’s classes to anyone who wants to take a break from this fast paced world and have some soothing, creative playtime." Janice Keifer www.LotusYogaCenter.com
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"Every time I take a class from Kathy the world opens up and I'm shown something new and beautiful about myself and the universal energies surrounding us. I took the "Get To Know Your Neighbors" class and it changed my understanding of how we are connected and affected by our world. I took the class so I could become a better 'green thumb' and learn to communicate with my garden and I am truly amazed at how well it worked. Every day my connection and love with my plants grows and blossoms. Everything around us communicates - plants, birds, animals, shells, etc - all we have to do is open up our minds and hearts to hear them and to strengthen our connection with them. Kathy has a special ability to reach out and enrich our lives and to bring humanity closer to universal understanding and world healing.
I just gotta tell you again, I have been trying for over a year to 'understand' my plants but until I took your class I couldn't. And you made it so easy! It's not rocket science and you don't have to have a degree, just open yourself up to them and they will talk to you. So simple and yet so amazing." – Cindy Shafer
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"Namaste. I just wanted to say you were sent to me from the universe. For sometime I have felt I needed to paint (other than the walls in the house). I am a firm believer that when the student is ready the teacher will appear. When my son and I came for our first painting session, transformations started brewing. The paintings just kept coming out, sometimes several at a time, some quickly, some more challenging, each holding a key to unlocking doors of emotion from within.
Everything is so vital to new birth, from color to music to a willingness to open up and just let go. Chandler who is 7 watches me create my experiences of emotions on canvas. I pray he will learn from the experiences we face together and know that every move is forward and for a purpose to bring us closer to who we are and a better life filled with healing, health, and a wonderful supply of abundant joy and peace. Thank you for allowing."
Blessings of love and light,
Kristi and Chandler
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Dear Kathy,
Thank you for the wonderful class you taught. I learned to use my psychic ability and allow the creative flow to work. It was an amazing experience, I felt a profound peace and release of emotions came through that moment. I left with immense feeling of joy.
Thank you so much.
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Vera Hennessy
The shirt designed for me by Kathy is Sacred. I use it in my "meditation" or quiet time. Sometimes I wear it, other times I will lay it across my chest as a mantle. The energy settles me, adjusts or attunes me, to take me where I need to go or be. It is a special gift I give to myself.
Kay Sadler
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Kathy's healing work is amazing. I was having problems with my breathing when I came to her. After a few minutes my entire body relaxed and I could literally feel her directing healing energy bouncing throughout my body. The focus of the energy always came back to my chest and by the time she had finished the session my breathing was easy and natural. As a side benefit my entire body was relaxed. I was drained, but after a few hours my energy returned and I felt better than I had in years. -Steve Cecchetti
