A Time for Expression

Guided Relaxation Training for Wellness & Stress Management

2256 Commonwealth Ave Saint Paul United States

Beth Freschi is a relaxation and life coach based in St. Paul, MN and the owner of A Time for Expression, LLC. She holds a B.A. in psychology from St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN) and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology from University of St. Thomas (St. Paul. MN). With over 15 years of experience in the mental health field, she brings a wealth of professional knowledge to her nuanced, specialized relaxation classes and popular recordings.

Twin Cities Artists I Appreciate

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Charlie Marie, Abstract Artist

Charlie’s abstract paintings ask the audience to partake in the present moment. Avant-garde in concept and simple in design, she brings organic experience and sometimes an interactive relationship.

She utilizes a wide variety of mixed media and pulls from personal, everyday objects. Then, using intention and symbolism, she offers us, as participants, an intimate glimpse of her inner world.

Charlie Marie’s work dares us to go beyond the mundane and break the definition of an object simply as “something to only be observed and admired by the viewer”.

Some of Charlie Marie’s Paintings

All Images Copyright © 2020 Charlie Marie

Connect with Charlie Marie on her website:

https://www.charliemarie.org/

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Jackson Dainty, Fine Artist

“My mind's eye sees and understands the idyllic complete form of a painting while my physical body strives to bring the image into reality as well as it is capable. My inherent sense of design is poetic and sometimes humorous, vivid in color and content, and part of the storytelling. It is true that every picture tells a story, and that story is a glimpse into my eternal soul…

…To work in one style of painting has always been quite limiting for me. The little inner voice tells me to express the creative message in whatever style gives it meaning and beauty. A number of years ago I came up with a title that would best describe what I thought my art was, I called it Impressionistic Idealism. To this day, it instills my focus and direction, how I see the real creative world at my easel.”
— Jackson Dainty

Some of Jackson Dainty’s Paintings

All Images Copyright © 2020 Jackson Dainty

Connect with Jackson Dainty on Behance:

https://www.behance.net/jacksondainty

Artist Salons

For two years, I hosted artist salons at my business gallery space to create an evening filled with expression and relaxation.

Visual artists, poets, actors, and musicians were among the types of artists featured in the artist salon programs.

“Saturday evening's salon was so lovely.
What fun to share creative expression and conversations!”
— Marie Thielen, Landscape Artist

Milena Petkovic and Ben Kunkel played classical guitar beautifully together at Artist Salon IV

Conversation & Relaxation

Artist salons are a wonderful way to engage with artists and like-minded people.

The gallery space offers plenty of comfortable areas for conversation and relaxation before and after the program.

“The ambience of the evening was amazing, once in a lifetime.
Mesmerizing, mysterious, enchanting and magical.”
— Cynthia Ali, Music Teacher and Musician

Past featured artists for the Artist Salons have included: