About





Stephanie Gray is a process arts facilitator, Creative Self - Discoverist, writer and artist and is co-founder of Creative Nectar Studio.

Stephanie has been process painting since 1996 and facilitating since 2009. Working from her home studio and on line with folks all over the globe she combines process art making, creative writing, active listening, heart-based questioning and over 20 years of her own self-discovery practice to assist individuals in living a more authentic life, cultivating awareness of their sacred selves.

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I personally believe we are in the beginning stages of a great transition, an evolution affecting us as individuals and our personal belief systems as well as our society and societal structures.

Transitions are very often messy and painful like the birthing process itself. Things may initially appear chaotic and feel unfamiliar and confusing and there will be expansion and contraction as the old begins to die away and the new slowly takes its place.

I also believe that the only way through this is to go within and become curious about who it is that dwells in the innermost levels of my being. Getting to know my most sacred and powerful self, the one who holds abundant wisdom and is able to discern truth, will provide me what is needed in these times.

I combine over 20 years of personal process art and healing experience and over 10 years of process art facilitation with creative tools to offer assistance for anyone wanting to discover their own truth and power within.


Here's a video I made with mentor, friend and co-creator Sarah Oblinger about process art and finding more space for being present in the world:





And another with my studio partner Jenny Hahn about process art and how it all began for us






For More Information please visit Steph's About page on Nectar's website HERE

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