This Creative Life

Last night I got to introduce four delightful humans to their own inner-artist! I love doing what I do. In fact, I'm doing what I can't not do.       At first glance, and upon the surface, it appears that I'm merely teaching people how to paint, giving them a couple of hours of instruction, so that they can replicate the painting I'm instructing. Y'know, a bit of generic fun and entertainment.   But if you look deeper, and if you actually experience it first-hand, what you will discover is that I am fulfilling my mission on planet Earth: to inspire and enable others to see and be who they truly are. While I'm offering inspirational instruction, I'm discussing philosophy, self-actualization, and shadow work. I'm weaving in snippets of encouragement, humorous insights into human patterns and behavior, stories from my own life that are intended to spark connection with their lives. Y'know, meaningful-fun . I always encourage the participants to follow

Scarecrow Silhouette Who wants to book a Private Paint-Party for Halloween?!? I have some open dates, and some FUN paintings to choose from! And if you want a different theme, I have over 100 paintings from which you can select. I make it easy -- I just need the location (home or office), tables and chairs -- I bring and do the rest!  OR, you can book at at the Dallas Event Center! $35/adult - $25/child under 18 -- EVERYthing included! Here are my open dates: Monday/3rd, Wednesday/5th, Monday/10th, Wednesday/12th, Thursday/13th, Monday/17th, Monday/24th, Thursday/27th, Saturday/29th, Monday/31st. Here's more info about private Paint-Parties: https://serendipitiesbydena.com/paint.../private-parties/ Or just fill out this form:  Mesmer-Eyes Stack-O-Jacks Barnyard Silhouette Wisdom Owl Shadow Tree - Fall Pumpkin Perspective https://serendipitiesbydena.com/halloween-book-a-private-paint-party-with-me/

Scarecrow Silhouette Paint-Parties are happening at Golden Valley Brewery!  Every Third Tuesday! Come and celebrate creativity, by painting "Scarecrow Silhouette" - NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-golden-valley-brewery-in-mcminnville-7/

Join Jackey in painting "Fall on the Horizon" on Tuesday, October 11th, from 6-8, at the Dallas Event Center at 939 Main St. in Dallas, Oregon! All Ages Welcome - No experience required - Meaningful-FUN guaranteed! This event will reoccur every Second Tuesday, each month -- with a new painting each time. $35/Adult for everything. $25/Child under 18. Feel free to bring in your own food and beverages, or purchase carry-out from local restaurants (West Valley Taphouse, Ugo's Pizza, Two Wolves Taproom and Corby's are all close-by) -- in the near future, Paint-Parties at The Event Center will be catered, or sponsored, by local establishments. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful!   https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-with-jackey-dallas-event-center-arts-axis-artisans-co-op/

Join in on celebrating Moonfall Theater's 32nd year of providing theater in the country! Moonfall Theatre is located at 11140 Orrs Corner Rd, Rickreall, Or, 97371. Arts Axis, Dallas' newly launched Artisans Co-Op (operating in the Dallas Events Center building, 939 Main St.), is sponsoring this evening's show -- filled with Broadway music, comedy skits, and more!  All proceeds are going to the support of Arts Axis Artisans Co-Op.       Wine and conversation will be served at 7:00, seating at 7:20, and the show shall commence at 7:30. Dessert and coffee will be served at Intermission. Tickets for this extravaganza are $20.00, and the show is intended for an adult audience, but is appropriate for ages 12+. Seats are reserved for the first 50 attendees - take a moment to register, to reserve your spot(s). https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/moonfall-theater-broadway-music-comedy/

Paint-Parties are happening at Two Wolves Taproom!  Every First Thursday! Come and celebrate creativity, by painting "Dragon Flight" - NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! DragonFlight https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-two-wolves-taproom-in-dallas-6/

Musical Reflection Paint-Parties are BACK at The By-Pass!  Every First Sunday!  Adults Only. 400 Ferry St., Dayton, Oregon 97114. Come and celebrate LIFE, by painting "Musical Reflection" - NO experience required - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45 for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/2197/

Four Seasons Tree Paint-Parties are happening at Barsideous Brewing in Lebanon -- 644 S Main St, Lebanon! Every Fourth Wednesday, of each month. Join in on the FUN on Wednesday, September 28th, from 6:00-8:00pm - and we'll be painting "Four Seasons Tree." NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-barsideous-brewing-in-lebanon-2/

Musical Reflection Paint-Parties are BACK at The By-Pass!  Every First Sunday!  Adults Only. 400 Ferry St., Dayton, Oregon 97114. Come and celebrate LIFE, by painting "Musical Reflection" - NO experience required - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45 for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/2197/

Paint-Parties are happening at Two Wolves Taproom!  Every First Thursday! Come and celebrate creativity, by painting "Dragon Flight" - NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! DragonFlight https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-two-wolves-taproom-in-dallas-6/

Catch the Moon Paint-Parties are happening at Gilgamesh Brewing The River!  Every Fourth Tuesday! Come and celebrate creativity, by painting "Catch the Moon" - NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/2144/

Catch the Moon Paint-Parties are happening at Gilgamesh Brewing The River!  Every Fourth Tuesday! Come and celebrate creativity, by painting "Catch the Moon" - NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/2144/

Join in on celebrating Moonfall Theater's 32nd year of providing theater in the country! Moonfall Theatre is located at 11140 Orrs Corner Rd, Rickreall, Or, 97371. Arts Axis, Dallas' newly launched Artisans Co-Op (operating in the Dallas Events Center building, 939 Main St.), is sponsoring this evening's show -- filled with Broadway music, comedy skits, and more!  All proceeds are going to the support of Arts Axis Artisans Co-Op.       Wine and conversation will be served at 7:00, seating at 7:20, and the show shall commence at 7:30. Dessert and coffee will be served at Intermission. Tickets for this extravaganza are $20.00, and the show is intended for an adult audience, but is appropriate for ages 12+. Seats are reserved for the first 50 attendees - take a moment to register, to reserve your spot(s). https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/moonfall-theater-broadway-music-comedy/

Paint-Parties are happening at Two Wolves Taproom!  Every First Thursday! Come and celebrate creativity, by painting "Dragon Flight" - NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! DragonFlight https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-two-wolves-taproom-in-dallas-6/

Join Jackey in painting "October Moon on Saturday, Oct 15th, from 3-5, at the Dallas Event Center at 939 Main St. in Dallas, Oregon! All Ages Welcome - No experience required - Meaningful-FUN guaranteed! This event will reoccur every Third Sunday, each month -- with a new painting each time. $35/Adult for everything. $25/Child under 18. Feel free to bring in your own food and beverages, or purchase carry-out from local restaurants (West Valley Taphouse, Ugo's Pizza, Two Wolves Taproom and Corby's are all close-by) -- in the near future, Paint-Parties at The Event Center will be catered, or sponsored, by local establishments. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful!   https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-with-jackey-dallas-event-center-3/

Four Seasons Tree Paint-Parties are happening at Barsideous Brewing in Lebanon -- 644 S Main St, Lebanon! Every Fourth Wednesday, of each month. Join in on the FUN on Wednesday, September 28th, from 6:00-8:00pm - and we'll be painting "Four Seasons Tree." NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-barsideous-brewing-in-lebanon-2/

Catch the Moon Paint-Parties are happening at Gilgamesh Brewing The River!  Every Fourth Tuesday! Come and celebrate creativity, by painting "Catch the Moon" - NO experience required - ALL ages welcome - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. $25/child under 18 (no voucher included). Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/2144/

Come and celebrate LIFE, by painting "Autumn Rain" - NO experience required - Adults Only - FUN guaranteed!  I'll walk you through it, step-by-step, and help you find your own inner-artist! Located at Growlers Tap Station:  1036 NE Baker St, McMinnville, OR 97128 $45/adult for everything - including a $10 voucher towards your tab. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-growlers-tap-station-in-mcminnville-2/

Scarecrow Silhouette Paint-Parties are now happening at The Event Center in Dallas - as Arts Axis Artisans Co-Op! Every Third Thursday -- open to ALL ages - NO experience required - a different painting each month! For October, we'll be painting "Scarecrow Silhouette" - I'll walk you through it, step by step. $35/adult for everything. $25/child under 18. Feel free to bring in your own food and beverages -- in the near future, Paint-Parties at The Event Center, from Arts Axis Artisans Co-Op, will be sponsored, or catered, by local establishments. Space is limited, so register to reserve your spot(s) - invite a friend to make the fun all the more meaningful! https://serendipitiesbydena.com/events/public-paint-party-dallas-events-center-arts-axis-artisans-co-op/

Date Night!  Join in on the FUN of co-creating a 2-canvas painting, that joins together, with your Someone Special! Couples, Spouses, Partners, Friends (18+ Only) -- anyone with whom you want to share both the experience, and the masterpiece you create together! For our debut event, we'll be painting "Dusk to Dawn" -- a gorgeous and elegant duo-painting that would look amazing, displayed in your home.  We'll walk you through it, step by step, while also allowing each couple to make it uniquely your own. This will re-occur on the 3rd Friday of each month -- for future Date Night Paint-Parties, we'll arrange for catering, and you can choose your meal, and beverage. For this debut event, feel free to bring your own meal and beverage, or order carry-out from the nearby locations of West Valley Taphouse, or Two Wolves Taproom -- both on the same block.  Corby's Pub is across the street, as well. Be sure to register each adult for this event. https://serendipitiesb