Inner Discovery Painting Experience at Black Seeds Urban Farm Memphis
I collaborated with Black Seeds Urban Farm in Memphis, Tennessee for a relaxing Mother’s Day floral painting experience. In the workshop, I led participants through an exclusive watercolor painting session focusing on flowers such as evening primrose, honey suckle, and marigold. In this experience, founder and ethno-botanist of Black Seeds Bobby Rich helped participants explore the herbal benefits and the historical context of each flower and herb. The watercolor session was paired with floral teas sponsored by Mid South Coffee and Tea.
“Healing through art, in nature, eliminates subconscious blockages that prevent us from reaching the peak of who we were really created to be.”
Jerry Sanders, Owner of Midsouth Coffee and Tea
Smelling herbs like honeysuckle and lemon balm brings back nostalgic memories of being in my great grandmother’s garden. Those same smells helps me to tap back into those childhood dreams I had as a child. I wanted this class to be a full circle moment for everyone.
I want to thank Bobby and Derravia Rich for partnering with me for this experience. If you’re interested in using the materials used for this experience, please visit our wonderful sponsors Arteza for the papers and brushes and Viviva for the travel sized paint sheets. If you’re ever in Memphis, please do yourself a favor and visit Black Seeds Urban Farm located very close to the downtown area.