JHANA BOWEN & NOOSA OPEN STUDIOS PRESENTS
VIP ART PARTY workshop
Saturday 14th September 2024
10am – 3pm
PAINT YOUR VERY OWN MARINE-LIFE ART
In collaboration with Noosa Open Studios
This art workshop we will explore how to create beautiful marine-life paintings.
You will receive guidance to help you learn key steps that will support you in creating your own work of marine life art in a way that can foster a sense of confidence, inspiring a deepening into your creative abilities, problem solving skills and sparking a greater awareness of the true genius that rests within each and everyone of us.
This is a unique occasion in participation with Noosa Open Studios for you to learn to paint in an art studio.
BYO lunch or for $15 purchase a Indian vegetarian, rice and dahl curry.
Jhana Bowen
Artist, author, and therapist Jhana Bowen has created unique artworks exploring the themes of marine-life, nature and spirituality since childhood.
His passion for creativity and health began where he grew up in the Himalayas in a Tibetan school.
Jhana bridges mindfulness based practice, trauma aware therapy with creative practice to guides workshops, retreats and classes. Working at festivals, gatherings and corporate events.
His vibrant and luminous paintings are exhibited and held in private collections worldwide.
Previous Workshop Lovers Say:
‘Thank you Jhana your art retreat was so amazing. Not only did you teach us how to create beautiful art but you also helped me deepen into myself in a way that helped me to remember where art comes from.’
– Krissi Fern, Sound Healer, Musician
‘Jhana truly knows how to hold space and teach art. He is a multi-faceted and dynamic artist and therapist. Highly recommend anyone wanting to grow and reconnect to their creative potential.’
– Darren Jonesy, Retreat Host, Builder
‘Thank you Jhana for guiding me to find parts of myself that didn’t know how to create art, you helped me to voice a part of myself that I didn’t know existed and helped to create art in ways I didn’t know was possible.’
– Leisa Nilon, Owner – Leisa Tree Store at Samford, Brisbane
‘The brief time I spent w/ Jhana in Maui, Hawaii was truly an amazing time. I learned much about art (different forms) and was inspired enough by his works and his energy to actually create some art of my own. I got much satisfaction and personal growth from my time spent w/ such a gifted artist and genuinely amazing soul.’
– Ariel Guico, Owner / Chef – Artlicious Caterings & Chefs
‘Jhana inspired me and my children in our weekly art classes. I loved learning new skills and felt excited, energised and delighted. Jhana facilitated our learning and creativity in beautiful and enjoyable ways. I highly recommend him as an art facilitator, for both adults and children.’
– Marion Rose, Creator of the Marion Method, Author, Psycho-spiritual Mentor
‘Jhana’s creative spirit inspires me, as he does with all those who meet him. His students become accomplished artists, with many of them receiving awards and featuring in local exhibitions.
I believe Jhana leaves others and his surroundings better off than he found them.’
– Cheryl Stark, Adminstrative Support
‘Jhana’s personal qualities and deep and lived spirituality shine through his art. One of his pieces hangs in our worship room and adds greatly to the room’s ambience. Jhana is a man of great integrity, youthful energy and a good sense of humour.’
– Alan & Perri Wain – Photographers
‘Jhana was commissioned to paint a portrait for hanging in my office. His work was very original, fitting and creative. I would highly recommend Jhana and his creative talents.’
– Keiran Ghinges – Barrister
‘Jhana has gone above and beyond as a creative mentor for my son and recently acquired a small arts grant to host my son’s first solo art exhibition as part of International Day of People with a Disability’
– Cheryl Gardner – Former Accessible Arts Ambassador