PAINTINGS

ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

CLICK ON AN IMAGE TO READ ITS UNIQUE MEDITATIVE NARRATION

HEALING BENEFITS OF PAINTING MEDITATIONS

Just taking a few moments to gaze at one of Leah Unell's Painting Meditations has significant healing benefits. Based on the ancient Indian practice of Trataka meditation (staring gently at an object for a period of time), Leah has created transformative pieces meant to guide the viewer through each visual space. Gradual, undulations in color and texture draw the viewer through a meditative experience that allows the mind to rest, relax, and contemplate peacefully. By giving the eyes and brain this respite, a viewer experiences the benefits of a lowered heart rate, relaxation of the eye muscles, and a release of serotonin and oxytocin. This results in lowered blood pressure, reduced eye strain, relief of headaches, stress, anxiety, and increased levels of empathy and joy. So please, take some time to explore the images below as your mind and body enjoy the healing benefits of Leah Unell's Painting Meditations.

About

ABOUT

Leah Unell is an artist who found her desire to paint meditatively early in life. Some of her favorite moments were spent quietly sitting on the floor of her bedroom with a cup of water, colored chalk and a small blackboard. Leah would sit for hours drawing, blending and dreaming.

The need to find a meditative space always pulled on Leah’s spirit. One sanctuary that grew dear to Leah early on was the ice rink. The flight, the freedom, the lines carved into the ice so intricately by the blade of a skate, and the crisp air captured Leah and took her on the journey of a lifetime.

Years went by as she worked hard to excel in the sport as an elite athlete. By the time Leah was in high school, she captured a spot as a Synchronized Skater on Team USA. Competing in Switzerland, Italy, Canada and all across the United States, Leah gained a love for travel... {read more}