After a couple of months of regular coaching sessions I decided to take the process painting workshop and in both Elisabeth excelled in creating a safe environment where I could freely explore and express myself. The value clarification in coaching made me realize what is truly important to me in life and led to my life purpose statement, that in turn is a beacon of light for me to go to. In the painting for process workshop – without judgment – I was able to make visible what I really felt inside, to be creative without any worries, just having a good time. Over the years I have taken a few painting classes but this way of painting is a whole different matter. It is a perfect vehicle to silence my inner critic and to give me more confidence in making decisions in my career, with my family. Elisabeth’s guidance with the coaching as well as the process painting is strong, intuitive and life changing. N. El-Kassar, M.D., PhD | Rockville, MD

Process painting on the phone … yes! It really works. I engaged Elisabeth to do process painting on the phone. I had no previous experience and no painting experience either. Elisabeth coached me on the steps to take. Then I followed her instructions and painted a picture. I took a photo of it, emailed it to her and then called her back. We talked about what I had painted, my feelings and observations … and about what I could add to my painting. Then I painted some more, sent her pictures and called her again. The process was easy and fun! And what a great way to explore and give expression to things that don’t always have words! Process painting has opened me up to new aspects of my own creativity, as well as allowing me to explore myself and my feelings, especially regarding some major changes and challenges in my life. I am looking at them now from a new, fresh perspective that feels more spacious. I have lots of choices and I can see more of them now. Thank you Elisabeth! Moving Business Objectives into implementation | Colorado

Elisabeth, thank you again for a wonderful and enlightening class yesterday. While just “being” with the word “chaos”, that I used several times yesterday, I have had a new shift in perception regarding it. That unfamiliar, unknown, beginning of a painting (and actually the whole process if not fully planned out) I now sense and embrace as “unstructured beauty” rather than chaos. I needed to remove “chaos” from my being and create harmony within even if it is not “structured”. I can see and feel the beauty in the random-ness and jumble of strokes on the canvas even if they are not fully ordered and under “control”. This opens a new awareness for me as I begin new art pieces. This shift has been percolating for about a month. Several things came together to bring it closer to the light. Yesterday’s class allowed me to bring it to the canvas with paint and my hands. I tighten up with the brush, so I am going to play (!) with other painting tools as I create. Thanks again! Louisville, CO

Elisabeth, yesterday's class was spectacular! It was so freeing that I was emotionally drained, because I came home and fell into a deep and restful sleep for a couple of hours. For me, it's not about the outcome, but the journey itself. And, I can't wait to replicate this process in the next class!

Prior to Elisabeth’s intuitive painting/coaching workshop, my creativity was blocked like a closed clamshell. Her one-day workshop pried open that creativity and let it release like a gusher of free-flowing energy. The goal was not to paint pretty pictures, so the experience went from being performance-based like most art classes, to feelings-based like therapy. The workshop was like months and months of therapy, realizations, and understanding all wrapped into one day. It was a beautiful experience, and one that I repeat in my dreams from time to time. I can’t wait to repeat it in real-life; Elisabeth’s gentle way but very keen and deep observations really helped me go deep within myself. I felt as though I really got in touch with my subconscious mind, and her coaching and training as a professional and talented artist allowed me to come into full contact with myself in a very profound way through art. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to improve themselves, unlock their creative energy, develop and grow into a more whole person, and let go of the past for a brighter future. NYC

It gives me great pleasure to write this Testimonial as Elisabeth Vismans truly has a gift in Art and even just as profound is her ability to teach.  Her Expressive Painting Class focused on Intuitive painting from within in an effort to develop confidence, self-exploration and to be open.  There was no pressure "to produce" anything at all -- only to appreciate our own "work of art."   Our class was urged to recognize our behavior patterns :  rigid or perfect -- whatever,  and to think about what tendencies show up in our work or clothes.  Free expression for me was odd and difficult, but as I progressed,  I  felt more and more comfortable.  I became "bolder" and less "timid' !!  We were encouraged to find our own painting style/voice.  Elisabeth wanted us to "enjoy the process"  and  have an open mind, go out of our comfort zone and let go of self-judgment.  As I did just that, I was happier and more free-spirited !!  She like to say :  Be courageous !  Trust yourself !  I so appreciated the opportunity to have found this class and our instructor, Elisabeth Vismans, who makes you feel valued for being  YOURSELF !!

One of the most important things Elisabeth helped me with was identifying my values–something I already knew deep down but wasn’t acting on. Elisabeth guided me on how I can “live my values” in an intentional way. This sounds simple–and like something we all probably learned long ago–but it was surprising for me to see how little self-awareness I actually had about this. Living my values has helped me to move forward with decisions about the direction of my career, and it’s impacted my relationship with my kids in a positive way (my daughter told me recently that she and her brother find it easier to talk to me now). Being mindful of my values has also helped me to understand why I do/don’t want certain people in my life and to feel confident and positive about those choices.

Hi Elisabeth, just wanted to share something with you.  In my meditation this morning, I saw a group of women doing yoga at the feet of a Black Madonna (you can Google “Black Madonna” if you want to know more about these mysterious figures). Afterward, I sat down with some watercolors and in 5 minutes threw out the attached sketch. I was going to put it into my journal and was wondering how to annotate it so that it would make sense.  Immediately the words “Kundalini Rising” came to me. Clearly my experience with you and the group yesterday had something to do with this visual — and the words that came with it — popping into my head. Thanks for giving me some much needed courage to capture what I saw/felt freely, without being bound up by the chains of self-judgement. Before yesterday I never ever would have tried to sit down after meditation and capture an image or a feeling quickly in visual form. The workshop obviously loosened something up for me! You are doing great work in the world!

Since my adolescent years, I have been struggling with a sense of doubt that questions my motives and beliefs in anything and everything, causing stress, anxiety, blockage, etc. I am also a stubborn person with strict sense of rights and wrongs. Coaching with Elisabeth has allowed me to pin down my core values and to open up to the universe. Life also has painful moments and we often adapt to them by just making small changes to our belief systems that are not necessarily useful anymore. Even with small changes those unnecessary beliefs become burdensome. Elisabeth has helped me understand my priorities to be able to become open to necessary changes and to the path that the Universe brings to us. I am continuing to work on my patience and following a path that the Universe brings to me rather than forcing my path on the Universe.

PAINT LIKE Willem De Kooning: I learned so much about abstract art, the artist and the process while taking Painting like Willem De Kooning. Elisabeth’s style of teaching, her attentiveness and her encouraging yet honest input made this a wonderful class. Though it is a virtual class, she is able to create connection and enhance the sharing of ideas and opinions. Input from others was educational and fun. Elisabeth’s insight and knowledge goes far beyond the topic of the class. She also provides valuable tips and techniques for future projects. Her positivity, energy level and genuine desire to educate make her an exceptional teacher.