Perhaps you've been feeling the quiet call...
A longing to slow down.
To trust your intuition.
To create without striving.
To discover who you are beneath all the roles you've carried.
To remember that creativity is more than making art—it is a way of coming home to yourself.
If so, you're in the right place.
I'm Lauren Mantecon
Helping people return to themselves through creativity, contemplation, and the wisdom of the soul.
I am an an artist, mentor, and educator who has spent more than three decades exploring the transformative power of creativity.
My work weaves together painting, contemplative practice, intuitive exploration, and personal reflection to help you reconnect with your authentic voice and create from a place of presence, meaning, and inner wisdom.
Whether you're an experienced artist, someone returning to creativity after years away, or simply longing for a deeper connection with yourself, you'll find a welcoming space where the creative process becomes a path of self-discovery, healing, and spiritual growth.
I believe every brushstroke, mark, and moment of quiet attention has the potential to reveal something true—not only about the work you're creating, but about the person you're becoming.
Welcome. I'm honored you're here.
PRIVATE ARTIST MENTORSHIP
Refine. Create. Be Seen.
One-on-one guidance to unlock your vision, sharpen your technique, and amplify your voice. Together, we explore, reflect, and ignite your creative potential, online, in-studio, or at your own pace.
Want another way to begin? Consider a virtual classZoom or a go at your own pace course
In-person Santa FeWorkshops or a Wednesday Open Studiofor a live drop-in
Virtual Course |
See Lauren’s Work
Gallery Representation
Froelick Gallery, Portland, Oregon
Want to add some tips and techniques to your repertoire?
Check out Lauren’s YouTube video channel for artistic insight and helpful information.
Try my free monthly prompts.
See What Artists Are Saying About Our Classes:
Lauren pours her heart & soul into her classes and her art. I learned so much both in technique and process.
—Deidra Doan, Portland, Oregon
"Her guidance taught me to approach art as a devotional practice, honoring intuition and authenticity."
—Tracy King , Artist
"With Lauren, I learned that resistance and mistakes are part of meaningful creation—I’ve never felt more aligned with my work."
—Laura Lovitt, Ceramic Artist, Bay Area