You Can Do This!

By Judi Moreo

With the busy lives most of us live today, we have very little time for true self-expression.

When we become involved in painting, time seems to stand still. For those of us who have difficulty meditating because our brain jumps all over the place, painting is the perfect form of meditation. This non-stressful activity allows us to drift into a meditative state. Our concentration, flow, and self-expression become so focused, other thoughts dissipate.

Many people believe they aren’t creative and often say they can’t even draw a stick figure. Somewhere along the line, they’ve bought into the “I’m not good enough” philosophy. Everyone started somewhere and most of us weren’t very good in the beginning. Stop judging. Every person’s self-expression is different. It can’t be compared to anyone else’s.
Art is very personal. It’s each person’s expression of something inside. We learn to trust our intuition and listen to our soul. The most important thing is that we step outside our comfort zones and try something new. The process of creation is what gives us the greatest benefit.

Art is the gift you give yourself. It’s the gift of being in the present.

Judi Moreo will be teaching art at UNLV Continuing Education in January. The following is the class Schedule. If you are interested you can register via judimoreo.com/unlv or search the UNLV website for the UNLV Continuing Education Art Course Registration or via phone at 702-895-3394.

To register online, students must create a Continuing Education Account and provide their contact information.

WINTER 2022 Courses
(January 22 – February 19, 2022)

Acrylic Abstract
Saturdays from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Course Fee: $139.00

Introduction to Wildlife (in Acrylic)
Saturdays from 1:30 – 4:30
Course Fee: $139.00

GLORIA SATO

Feeling she had more free time, but also felt the need to de-stress and escape from the reality, Gloria Sato rekindled her passion for painting during the 2020 lockdown.

Her favorite medium, at the moment, is acrylic. Loving nature and traveling, she feel lots of joy painting colorful sceneries where she’d rather be.

But also, during an acrylic painting classes course, she discovered the beauty and freedom of abstract painting, in which she could express her inner feelings. This process of free style painting supports self-expression, clarity of life purpose, and a reminder to always seek inner peace, joy and love, in whatever we do!

ANNE POLIQUIN

Anne Poliquin rediscovered her love for painting through the stewardship of her teacher, Judi Moreo. Judi helped Anne to find a new start to her art by providing opportunities through project tasks, to open Anne’s eyes to what she saw. She then could reorganize and discover existing tools and talents.

Although Anne had been drawing and painting her whole life, her art was feeling stale, and it was hard to finish projects. Meeting Judi and her fellow students has made a big difference and provided a community of fellow artists who enjoy their art and the art of the people around them. Anne continues to also do mixed media with colored pencils and ink when she is between canvases.

LORI JACKSON

Acrylics Painter and Travel Photographer, was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA; then moved to Las Vegas, NV. Lorri attended ASU in Tempe, AZ; and then completed her Marketing and Communications degree at UNLV. In the 1990’s she continued her education in the Architecture Department at UNLV.

Lorri was studio instructed by Judi Moreo, at City Lights Art Gallery (Henderson, NV) in Acrylics, Water Colors and other art mediums. She is also a member of the Las Vegas Art Guild (LVAG) at the Galleria Mall in Henderson, NV.

Exhibited Paintings at City Lights Art Gallery, LV Water Color Society, Henderson City Hall Art Events, and Women’s Art Exhibition at Henderson City Hall.

Photography Contest at City Lights Art Gallery, Tauck Travel.