These voices beneath our awareness are very real and can impact our physical health when their presence is denied. When we chronically go against our own best interest, our bodies' unheard signals can manifest as pain, illness, and/or conflicts in relationships.  

I have done countless shadow portraits for myself, and despite how difficult it was to look honestly, it has been the key to healing my relationships and experiencing flow in my work. 

This work is very intimate. I do my best to keep the space humor-filled and fun, but uncomfortable feelings may surface. Which is why it’s important to remember the intention behind it all: 
to be in conscious communication with the whole self so unified action can be taken.

It is possible to be in flow and experience joy as we create!
True self friendship is like nothing else. No temporary high can touch it.

Special note

No guarantees this drawing will be beautiful or something you’d want to display on your wall. It’s less about the product and more what the process and final image activate within you. 

When it makes sense, I encourage clients to burn, tear, recycle, store in a safe place, or continue the drawing, etc. It’s an object that can be used in ritual or as a visual reminder to check in with all of you. 

I can help open the gate but ultimately it’s your job to tend the relationship with yourself to experience embodied harmony.

The most important thing to consider before receiving a shadow portrait:

Don't Do Shadow Work if You Don't Plan
on Actually Making Changes

“I am in tears - and also feeling stronger and more confident in myself. Thank you.”

-Sophia