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 Mantecón
Helping people return to themselves through creativity, contemplation, and intuitive practice.
With an MFA in Painting and more than three decades as a professional artist, I am an artist, mentor, and spiritual seeker exploring the transformative power of creativity.
Through painting, contemplative art practices, and intuitive exploration, I help people reconnect with their creative voice and discover the wisdom that emerges when we slow down, listen, and create from within.
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, authenticity, 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.
PRIVATE ARTIST MENTORSHIP
Listen . Create. Reveal
One-on-one guidance for artists seeking to develop their creative voice, strengthen their practice, and create work that reflects who they truly are.
Together, we explore your vision, your process, and the deeper meaning behind your work—balancing technical refinement with intuitive exploration so your art becomes a more authentic expression of your inner life.
Available online, in-studio, or at your own pace.
Ready to explore your creative path?
If you feel called to deepen your artistic practice and reconnect with your authentic voice, I invite you to schedule a free 20-minute conversation.
We'll talk about where you are in your creative journey, what you're seeking, and how mentorship or another offering might support you.
Let's explore where you are in your creative journey, what you are seeking, and how we might work together.
There are many ways to begin.
Whether you are looking for personal mentorship, a creative community, or a self-paced way to explore your practice, there is a doorway that can meet you where you are.
Virtual Classes & Courses
Creative practices and guided explorations you can experience from anywhere, at your own pace.
Santa Fe Workshops & Open Studio
Immersive in-person experiences for creating, connecting, and deepening your relationship with your art.
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Contact me: lauren@manteconstudio.com
To learn more about the paintings I do visit:
Gallery Representation
Froelick Gallery, Portland, Oregon
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