Intuition Painting: Testimonials
“I am actually stunned, in a good way, and digesting all the paths that were taken! My intuition was loud and clear. Somehow, my grief spoke and let me know that I will be okay. It's really cool!” - Janice, Online class, 2021
“I painted 3 1/4 hours yesterday. I wasn’t able to paint for hours for such a long time. I feel strong and powerful! Thanks again for your coaching and special support each one of us receives. Your course helps all painters dig deep without fear, but with love, confidence & joy.”
Watch semi-retired art teacher Jane Spaulding’s reaction to Intuition Painting® and the results of her connection in the video below:
“Montine creates a warm, safe space to help you explore creatively and discover new insights about yourself, your relation to the world, and what is really going on deep below the surface. No matter the level you work at, you’ll get something out of this workshop. Come discover that you are an artist — even if you don’t have the paper or pedigree. Living is its own art and your creation will help you excavate what you want more of out of this one.”
“Spirit led me to this workshop. I get about five invitations a day to sign up for art or self-healing retreats and they usually don't call to me. The minute I saw this one pop up in my email, I clicked on it. Now I know why: I was meant to take this course.
“I've been working on some issues in therapy, but they weren't resolving. I didn't have what I needed to have closure and move on. Montine's gentle but firm guidance to move from resistance into faith made all the difference. I surrendered to her and the process, and a beautiful truth emerged from what initially looked like pain and chaos.
“Through the workshop, I was able to reveal a new layer of beauty and healing within me. The messages I received from my soul gave me new hope and inspiration and looking at my painting, I can really SEE that the roots of my trauma are the seeds of hope for my new life.
It's one thing to hear it; its another to see that unveiling itself within me and onto paper. A Miracle! Thank you, thank you, thank you!” - Survey Feedback, 2020 Online Intuition Painting
“I felt free. Montine, you are a blessing to this world. I got a new understanding on how to connect with my inner world. And you made it feel easy to do. In simplicity, humility without judgment.”
“More Confidence, Calm”
“Thank you for everything you do! I got exactly what I was looking for. I got my sense of joy back, and more. I’ve even been experiencing more confidence in my current jobs as an art therapist, and feel more calm in general. ” — N. Peres, Intuition Painting® Workshop, 2016
“An Experience Like No Other”
Intuition Painting® is an exploration of life. If you go into the retreat with an open mind and heart you can tap into memories and experiences which often help release emotions both physically and through the painting. It is an experience like no other that allows you a safe place to be creative, explore your soul, and tap into a side of yourself you often didn't know was there. It is filled with aha moments, sometimes tears, and a lot of laughs all in a beautiful setting with exquisite food.
— G. Walker, Italy Retreat, 2016
“This course offered so much more than I could have imagined. I am actually still stunned, in a good way, and digesting all the paths my painting took and insights I gained. My intuition spoke to me loud and clear.”
“I’d say this experience was perfect! Really appreciated the committed, professional, caring, loving approach of Montine! Guidance if you wanted it but lovely automony and silence during painting. Loved also the basic materials which I will use more at home (wooden paiting board, paper taped together, gouache paint, aluminum palette) ”
“Woke up this morning and felt compelled to write a testimonial for the intuitive painting retreat. :)
This retreat gave me the emotional release, understanding and peace that I’ve been searching for for months. I’ve had terrible insomnia for the past few weeks due to anxiety - I tried everything: herbs, sleeping pills, NyQuil, CBD gummies, and could barely get a decent night’s sleep. But the night after the retreat ended, I slept deeply for 9 hours without taking a thing! I had vivid dreams and woke up feeling happy and peaceful. Intuitive painting HEALS and TRANSFORMS. Period. There’s no other process like it for reaching your inner wisdom. Thank you Montine!”
“Montine and the tools she created get to the soul of personal wholeness. I promise you that you will get infinitely more and unending value than the time and money you invest.”
“I am so glad I decided to take this course. I found it to be a very effective route to the expression I was needing. I have never painted before. What was surprising was the connection I felt to the work I was doing, and how much it felt like deep healing while I was engaged. I give all the credit to Montine and the safe space she creates for this to happen.”
“I got a lot of very good guidance, suggestions and ideas for how to express and process my feelings using paint. I really felt like i had an outlet, and felt more confident with learning this new tool. The class made me feel supported and encouraged. I really looked forward to it each week and hope to continue working with this form of expression.”
— Anonymous, 2021, Intuition Painting® Online
“Intuition Painting® is like the yoga of art-making!”
“I can’t tell you how much I enjoyed the class. It was the thing that got me through the past month. It was the ONLY thing I had to look forward to every week. Although I was feeling like shit most days, it really really helped me come out of my shell and tap into my creativity again. Last week was really the transformative class for me - I swear when we did that exercise, it was a high I haven’t felt in years. It really clicked something in my brain. ”
“I’m still feeling the effects of connecting with my own heart, head and voice so deeply. Thank you for guiding me thru such a significant journey. I have since had the courage to express some things that had been on my heart and mind, and not be afraid of my boyfriend’s response. I held safety and compassion for myself. I’m grounded in that Knowing the I AM LOVE no matter who is around me and what they are doing or saying. And of course.... he responded with great encouragement and adoration, because he feels it. ”
“What amazing work you are doing.”
“This is truly necessary and transformative work that had a big impact on me. For nearly two years, I have been meeting with various healers (reiki practitioners, acupuncturists, psychotherapists, yogis, energy medicine practitioners, etc.) and with a few exceptions, have been left disappointed. With this workshop, I felt big shifts in such a short time. Thank you so much!!”
— Intuition Painting Workshop, Los Angeles, 2014
“Based on my experience, I can say that from the minute you pick up a brush, allow your intuition to take over, and just go with the flow, your world wakes up. ”
“Come Back!”
“Thank you again for instructing our first Stress Painting Class! We received A LOT of great feedback and wanted to know how we could schedule a follow up. We would LOVE for you to come back!”
— Benefits Specialist, Avanos, 2022 Corporate Wellness Event
“Stop thinking, just try it. You can’t understand the process with your head or with words. If you want to receive insipirations from your inner world, it’s the place to be. It’s an experience that will change you forever.”
“I would urge everyone to try the class. It really helped to have an outlet to get in touch with my feelings and it was lovely to meet such beautiful women who were experiencing the same things.”
“This process saved my life.”
“Amazing Healing Alchemy”
I just love Montine. She is that rare gift of honoring, listening, seeing, knowing, and engaging us to grow at our own pace however we need. With her, the scariness in looking at our darker places is all OK and becomes something we grow to look forward to. Gentle, wise, and fiery, amazing healing alchemy is Montine.”
— M.S., Intuition Painting® Workshop, 2014
“Biggest, Richest, Most Loved-Filled Gift”
“I got so much life-changing-value out of this course. For years, I’ve felt like I’ve been floating through life—going from one distraction to the next — but at the expense of ever feeling truly satisfied and fulfilled. I wasn’t sure what I needed to feel more engaged with my own life, or if I even had the motivation to make any lasting changes. I was stuck.
“Then came along this course. And damn, as corny as it sounds, I felt a shift.
“Through Montine’s guided care and teachings, I started on a journey that taught me: 1) I am valuable and worthy of love; 2) I can control how I perceive the world and how it interacts with me; and 3) how I can use these gifts to uplift the community around me.
“I don’t know if I could have learned these things any other way.
“The weekly sessions over two-months-time helped me apply these messages and practices into my daily life. Because of this, I feel really optimistic that they have become a habit and will lead to lasting change. I went from feeling indifferent and constantly tired—even though I barely did anything with my day—to a sort of energized-tired because I’m so motivated I want to cram in EVERYTHING into my day.
“It’s truly been surprising and, frankly, amazing. I didn’t know what I was capable of and now I feel like a whole new world has opened up to me.
“If you feel stuck and indifferent and kind of “blah” day to day—try this course. It could be the biggest, richest most love-filled gift you’ll ever give yourself.
- Carissa T., Life is an Art, 2021
“Take the leap. Don’t worry if you think you aren’t creative, or talented, enough to paint. Trust that your intuition, once freed, will guide you as you make your way through processing feelings in an insightful and comforting way. ”
“I had not allowed myself to grieve for some hard things in my life... it helped me see how I could love myself more through anything hard, instead of being hard on myself. I felt more self-loving at the end of the course, without judging any emotions as right or wrong or good or bad.”
“Thanks for opening up your welcoming and safe environment. I was looking for a way to disengage my logical self and rediscover the joy of creating with colours & paint. I got that - but I actually ended up with so much more. You’ve triggered a renewed desire to tap into my intuition and I’ve reconnected now. I’d strayed off the path and you’ve shone the light to get me back on track.”
— Jay A., Intuition Painting® Workshop, 2015
The process of Intuition Painting has opened my heart and my perception of myself in ways I could never imagine. I found greater alignment with my heart and mind, a deeper understanding of how precious I am, just as I am. Allowing myself the freedom to paint without judgement, and trust what flows through me, has led to a deeper connection with my truth.My fears and negative beliefs about myself fell away. I don't know of another process that so powerfully aligns body, heart and mind to bring real, lasting transformation.
— Nikole Rae, Ongoing Practitioner 2019-2020
“I enjoyed this class and recommend it to anyone and everyone. I have no training in painting of any kind and felt at ease right away. The instructor is very smart, kind,and patient. I really lucked out finding it!”
“I was looking for an artistic experience to help me set my creative side free. Montine’s Intuitive Process Painting Workshop has truly been a gift. Through the process, I’ve been able to better understand my “edges” and face them with direct action. With Montine as the watchful guide, the experience has been nothing less than transformative. Montine is a rare find. She is smart, intuitive, caring, compassionate, inspiring. She provides a safe and inviting atmosphere where one can safely push their boundaries. Highly recommend!”
— M.S., Combination of Coaching, Workshops, & Retreats, Malibu, CA, 2014-2017
“I am more accepting and more patient. I am learning to let go of perfection and relax.”
“I was reminded of something very personal I had been carrying with me for over 20 years. The workshop gave me some unexpected clarity and relief in dealing with a personal tragedy.”
— C.S., Intuition Painting® Workshop, 2014
“I would highly recommend the class as a way of getting in touch with the grief to make It a visual representation that solidifies the feelings and makes them manageable and less powerful as far as the fear of being overwhelmed by certain aspects of the grief. When I see my painting I’m reminded of the processes I went through while painting them. If feels solid and safe to look at the painting that represents the grief in my psyche/feelings while the actual grief can feel so out of control and all encompassing. It’s comforting.”
“I was looking for a way to disengage my logical self and rediscover the joy of creating with colours & paints. I got that - but I actually ended up with so much more! You’ve triggered a renewed desire to tap into my intuition and I’ve reconnected… Thanks so much for that !”
“Each time I go, something else in me loosens.”
“Once blocked paths are beginning to look a bit less impassible. I see positive, incremental changes happening in my life and others with whom I’ve painted and shared in these workshops have expressed similar experiences of growth and renewal.
”We, as a culture, spend a lot of time running around chasing our tails, chasing our jobs, chasing each other and rarely do we find time for ourselves so that we may actually chase our dreams. The few hours I spend painting each week or every other week provide a type of quiet and time for reflection rare to find these days. The least of what I get each time I go is a fun evening playing with paints, and the best, I look forward to discovering.”
— Jill A. Hall, 2005
“If you’re someone who rationalizes a lot, and are sometimes separated from what your body feels, this workshop is for you! Whatever is painted onto the paper will tell you how you’re doing and what you need . It bypasses the judging mind. It shows you the way if you will let it, and it’s pretty darn incredible how accurate it is.”
”I found Montine during a horrific divorce. I was seeing a counselor several times per week at the time. Over the course of a year, painting with Montine and a small group of incredible women in a completely safe environment aided my traditional counseling. The revelations about myself and my situation that were revealed through intuitive painting techniques were life-changing.
”In the beginning I repeatedly painted vines. One time Montine lead me through an exploration of this vine symbol where I could clearly see it linked me to my ex-husband. I visualized the vine that I had repeatedly painted, being cut with scissors of light. The feeling of freedom I experienced afterwards was incredible. That week, my ex unexpectedly moved across the country and I was literally set free. During later sessions, the vine symbol disappeared, being replaced by “horizons of hope.”
”Today, I am unimaginably happy as a successful fine, artist living in Atlanta with my new husband who adores my now teenage children.
”I have continued my love for art. Today I create personally informed, abstract, serene, and thought-provoking landscapes in the luscious medium of encaustic painting. I celebrate and embrace the aging process with these photo-encaustic creations, believing that aging and beauty are synonymous.
”The two years of intuitive painting with Montine connected me with 4 women that are still my dearest friends. I will never be able to adequately thank Montine for the experience that allowed me to find the “Real Penny” again.”
— Penny Treese, www.pennytreese.com, 2004
“Accessing my right brain with a paintbrush is something I haven’t done much in my life, if ever, but I feel really excited to play with painting now! Thank you! :)”
I am still “high” from class today
“Montine Montine Montine!!! I just had to write you and tell you that I am still “high” from class today...and it wasn’t from the paint and mod podge fumes.
”I have so desperately needed an outlet for my creativity. I need to be creating! Today I decided that while 9 to 5 I may belong to the job that is sustaining me financially...the other 16 hours of the day are MINE and I can begin making those hours work for me. I don’t know if anyone else has had such a powerful experience but I rushed home (doing the speed limit of course!) and immediately started journaling my experience.
”I hope you realize how much you are touching lives. I felt alive. I felt refreshed. I felt energized. I felt happy. I felt inspired. I felt I was in a good place and I want to keep creating that place for myself. Thank you for opening a whole new world of discovery for me. I haven’t been able to stop staring at my mirror!!! I do love it!”
— Shannon Caprio, Partner, ICE, 2003
Corporate Wellness Event:
“The Mirrors of Strength and Inspiration activity allowed each member of our office “team” to explore her/his unique qualities in a safe environment. The early time together brought our shy-ness to the forefront. Then came the playful involvement...suddenly we were lost in our visions, activating our curiousity. By the close of the day, each person willingly shared a creation with the group. We saw new possibilities in each other, for the workplace and beyond.
As the senior leader of this 20-person group, I benefited in two significant ways from this experience. First, I learned more about the strengths and goals of each team member. Second was the capacity to show myself as open willing to look into the unknown.
Many of our mirrors now adorn the office conference room giving rise to new conversations within a larger community.”
— JoNell A. Usher, Assistant Dean, Emory University, 2006