Participant Testimonials
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For over 35 years Painting from the Source® (PFTS) has been offering workshops, books, DVDs, and private coaching for men and women who have considered painting – but never thought they could. PFTS is also for people who are trained in the arts and would like to explore and expand the source of their creativity. Below are just a select few of hundreds of testimonials we have received from past and present participants.
Amazing! Touched my heart. Took me to my growing edge and provided a safe container to explore the inner depths through paint and embodiment. WOW!!
Aviva was so wonderful! I loved her and truly recommend this workshop to anyone and everyone. I have never experienced anything like it. It’s definitely my new way of expressing-PAINTING!
A deep healing and nurturing experience for me in a safe and sacred space. I recommend this workshop to everyone.
Perfect! I got all that I came for and more.
Transforming! Aviva’s ability to be a loving spiritual and Kali like source, created a space for an opening to source. I am forever grateful.
Painting From the Source allowed me to access spirit and be enlivened in my life giving me hope for the next step in my life.
I felt so carried away by the painting process and it brought such joy and contentment. When that happens I know I have touched source and connected with spirit. Such a grounding, nourishing experience. Thank you for providing that opportunity.
It’s so cool to let the process lead you instead of leading the process Such a cool process. I love it.
Thank you again, Aviva, for your commitment to the process and for your intuitive, skillful, loving being. You are such a light!
Painting with Aviva is like having God at your side with the tenderness of your mother, sister there. She helps the experienced painter and non-painter alike and understands them both. She removes obstacles like self consciousness and inexperience. And just helps you pick up the brush and dive into your self.
I loved the feeling of being held in a sacred space while diving deeply into my process with the rest of the group. Aviva held the warmest space with high intention for all of us. I Loved it – want to do it again!
A lot of love. A possibility to relate to the painting as something alive with a soul of it’s own. A safe space where I could let go and experience in a beautiful expression of my inner child.
Excellent! Art experience was not needed to enjoy painting and all that it symbolizes for one’s inner growth. All aspects of the workshop were done in a professional and caring manner.
Oh Aviva, never doubt the wonderful work you have done over the years which has helped countless people go to a deep place within themselves. The reason we (I) can go deep is because of the safe space you provide us. As a 59 yr. old woman, I can’t become my 5 yr old self just anywhere. That freedom only happens in the setting you give us. I truly appreciate you and your work over the years.
This was the most profound experience I’ve ever had at any workshop or retreat. Aviva was incredibly talented and devoted to the community she served. This was way beyond what I expected (and I do have high expectations). I feel that each participant was touched by Aviva’s loving heart of compassion. Thank you, thank you.
This is my 2ed workshop with Aviva and it keeps getting better.
Fantastic – amazing group and facilitation. We all co-created safe space can’t believe the powerful, deep, moving experience on so many levels.
It was an incredibly rich group and personal experience. I experienced quite a release and transformational energy shift and spiritual expansion.
It was deep, successful, profound, educational, spiritual, very fulfilling. Perfect!
Wanted u to know just how much this workshop meant to me.
Working with such a large group took a lot of courage. It definitely was a challenge. Thanks to you I felt that I could make that leap. Once I broke through the frustration & the headaches, I feel like I found the part of me that was lost after the abuse happened. She heartens me every day as I look at her & I am feeling strengthened inside & out. This is not a workshop high, this is finding the treasure I lost.
With blessings & deep gratitude