About Me
"I believe that when one understands the beauty of their uniqueness, they find an exquisite place of belonging in the world, in life and within themselves."
-Catherine Gardner
At Eye of the Heart Studio, I accompany women on their journey of self discovery.
In my childhood years, art supplies and creative guidance were not available to me.
Still, a rich inner life of daydreaming was a valuable resource. Imagining what it would be like to be an artist sent me on a path in search of a deeper, more spiritual connection to life meaning. That’s when art arrived fully into my life and began to bring vitality into my everyday.
Guided Imagery and Intentional Creativity as a way to understand the inner voice within myself led me to actions and decisions that became clear and doable.
With confidence in myself, healing and change came and improved my life as a person and artist. You can find improvement for your life too, and that inspires me to share these practices with you.
I provide Guided Imagery and Creative Practices with over 25 years experience supporting clients looking for personalized inner protocols that lead to answers and solutions.
You can work with me online and in person for group and individual sessions. Eye of the Heart Studio is located in Orange County, CA.
Passionate Artist
My devoted relationship to the subconscious mind has inspired inner alchemical protocols for painting, drawing, and writing. Clients find positive outcomes on their journey to wholeness and artistic expression. Within the imagination, inner truth brings progress to creative projects for wellness, spiritual connection, and increased energy.
Allow me to be your Guide on this journey. I’ve traveled this inner terrain, I know where to go, what provisions to bring, what to leave behind, and how to handle challenges along the path.
Along with ongoing creative projects, my art is also commissioned for paintings of personal goddess archetypes and/or symbols for clients to commemorate their journey and gifts.
“Self expression is a basic human right - which is the power of each person to have the tools to be able to share and articulate their ideas, dreams and visions in form. Creating form, and witnessing what is created can be a haptic feedback teaching tool for individuals to learn more about themselves, how they are feeling, and how to shift into a potential new state through conscious choice.”
-Intentional Creativity Impact Survey, 2016
You are invited to travel with me to find your answers.
Create a new story that you love, a story that you love to live. It’s possible because you will know how to exercise your superpower. Seeing in the dark through personal symbols and dreams.
Let's talk about your inner journey.
Education and Training
Interactive Guided Imagery℠ Practitioner Certification from the Academy of Guided Imagery which is accredited by the American Psychological Association
Hypnotherapist Practitioner Certification. Hypnosis Solutions
Guided Imagery Practitioner I, II Certification. Hypnosis Solutions
Intentional Creativity Teacher and Coach. Certified for the art of healing and wellness through painting and poetry.
Initiated as Kumu Teacher. Heart of Huna Hawaiian Spiritual Studies
Art and Design. Bachelor of Science. Art Center College of Design
Organizations
International Hypnosis Foundation, Professional Member
The Color of Woman for intentional Creativity, Guild Member
Imagery International. Professional Member
When Catherine isn’t painting, she is exercising, cooking the latest healthy recipe, and reading interesting stories found on the shelves labeled magical realism. She also studies Jungian concepts.