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A 10-day immersion in the Périgord where art, movement, and French culture come together. All-inclusive, unforgettable, and not to be missed!
Hi. I’m Lulu, and I believe everyone has a creative life worth living.
I’m a portrait drawing teacher, dance instructor, and creative entrepreneur based in Minnesota. I work with beginners who have never picked up a pencil and seasoned artists who are ready to take their portraits to the next level. What they all have in common is a desire to grow, to express themselves, and to show up more fully in their lives.
In my portrait drawing workshops, I teach you to slow down and truly see. Not just the lines and shadows of a face, but the story behind it. That kind of seeing changes you. It builds patience, confidence, and a deep satisfaction that comes from making something real with your own hands.
Dance is the other side of that coin. Where drawing teaches you to see, dance teaches you to feel at home in your body. Together, they create something powerful: a person who is more comfortable in their own skin, more confident in their own voice, and more connected to their own creative life.
As a mother of four, I know firsthand how easy it is to put yourself last. I believe that when you prioritize your own creative expression, everything else shifts. You show up differently. You live differently.
Whether you join me for a class in Minnesota, find me on social media, or meet me at one of my destination retreats somewhere beautiful in the world, I am here to help you grow as an artist and feel more at home in your own skin.
Let’s create something together.
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Grab a Gratitude Journal
Happiness is a mindset.
If you don’t already have one, I invite you to grab one of my gratitude journals.
Research shows that a gratitude practice can improve one’s health, career, social life, personal life and emotional well-being. (Crazy!)
Adopting an “Attitude of Gratitude” changed my life. So much so that I created the “Gratitude Journal for Teens & Adults.”
It’s a 52-week guide that will help make gratitude part of your daily routine, so you can live your life with more intention, mindfulness, and start reaping the benefits of gratitude today. (And it’s only $7.99 on Amazon! Go get it!!)
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Soul Journey Journal Series 1
I adore combining creativity with personal/spiritual development. It’s helped me integrate life lessons quicker, heal at a deep level, and make the difficult times easier to bear. I’ve experienced this, my clients have experienced this, and I want this for you too.
No art experience required (but if you’re an experienced creative, you’ll gain new insights too!)
Soul Journey Journal Series 2
*You don’t need to complete the first series before this one. Both Soul Journey Journal series offer their own personal, spiritual, and creative growth in fun and inspiring ways.
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Retreat Yourself!
Step away from the daily grind and be renewed by our retreats designed for women just like you.
We offer a variety of workshops in different mediums such as painting, writing, dancing, meditation, and more. Our goal is for each woman who attends to leave feeling empowered and motivated after spending some much-needed time alone or connecting with other women who are looking for the same thing – inspiration!
You’ll leave feeling refreshed and excited, full of new ideas on how to live a creative & authentic life.
All this in one weekend? Yes, please!
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New Creative Happenings On Instagram!
Join me for a 10-day immersion in the south of France where art, movement, and French culture come together. All-inclusive, unforgettable, and not to be missed! 🇫🇷
#artretreat #portraitdrawing #retreatyourself #intuitiveart #howtodraw
We’re going to France! 🇫🇷🤩
I’m beyond excited to announce my next art retreat is happening in the Perigord region of France, September 9-18, 2027.
Ten days of intuitive painting and portrait work, set against medieval villages, riverside towns, and some of the most beautiful countryside in Europe. We’ll tour Sarlat, visit Chateau des Milandes, make cheese in Rocamadour, kayak the river, and create every single day. 😍
Spots are limited to 15 people. Reserve your place today❣️
Who’s coming with me? 🎨🥖
#ArtRetreat #PortraitDrawing #FranceTravel #creativeretreat
What if… it’s just the beginning for the parents?
#emptynesters #europetravel #solotravel #italytrip
Always a student! Took a fun portrait class using a limited palette in acrylic from @karabullockart 🎨That means I only used 6 colors to make this - red, yellow, blue, black, white, and a yellow hue. I’m really excited to practice more color mixing 🤩
#portraitpainting #acrylicpainting #limitedpalette #lulubeas
Full disclosure, I love learning from other teachers, but I’m a horrible student 🙈
I get lost in my own mind and often go rogue, hoping that the teacher doesn’t mind 😬
As a teacher, I always say “take what you want and leave the rest.” Honestly, I’d rather have you creating than not.
My students often teach me because they think of something I haven’t, so I always encourage them try it & see what happens. The best part about art is that you can cover it up and try again. 🙌🏽
Remember, you can always change your mind. In art and in life. 💪🏽
#Artclass #acrylicpaintings #palmtreeart #sunsetart
Okay friends, it’s time to vote 🗳️✨
I’m dreaming up the next art retreat and getting things ready to announce. Where do you think we’re going next? 😊
🇮🇹 Italy
🇫🇷 France
🇪🇸 Spain
🇬🇷 Greece
Drop your guess in the comments. 👀
The location drops soon, and my newsletter subscribers hear it first, before it hits the feed. If you want to be first in line (and first to grab a spot when doors open), the link’s in my bio. Get on the list now.
Where would YOU want to sketch, wander, and create with me? 🎨
#ArtRetreat #PortraitDrawing #CreativeRetreat #ArtTravel #howtodraw
Ain’t no party like a birthday zouk party 🎉💃🏽
Thank you to my friends for hosting a bday social and for everyone who came out. It was the perfect way to celebrate life together ❤️
And thank you to my son for editing the audio for me 🥰
#zouk #birthdaydance #leoseason
Feeling so grateful for all the people who have been celebrating my birthday with me 🥰
In true Leo fashion, celebrations have been going on for 5 days and they’re not over yet 😆🦁👸🏽
I love being with my people and having fun. That’s really all it comes down to. And a birthday is the perfect excuse❣️
The way I see it, my birthday isn’t about me… it’s about us, and celebrating life together 🥰
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