"Sarah...This is so incredibly powerful, Thank you for sharing. TD in all its various facets, never ceases to amaze me, nor do the reactions of participants in the process...when their souls are suddenly awakened from slumber."
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Sarah Bartlett commented on Tanya M. Lewis's album
Jan 1, 2011
"THANKS, TANYA!!! I POSTED A SHORT STORY ABOUT USING TD IN PRISON - I GUESS THE IMPACT IS PRETTY UNIVERSAL BUT SINCE INCARCERATED WOMEN HAVE SO VERY LITTLE GOING ON IN THE WAY OF MEANINGFUL/HELPFUL COUNSELING, ETC, THE CHANCE TO SIT WITH IMAGES THAT…"
Tanya M. Lewis commented on Tanya M. Lewis's album
Jan 1, 2011
"Hi Sarah...I'm so sorry for the delay in response. Of course you can use the images and I sincerely hope they are helpful in some small way. I absolutely believe in the infinite possibilities available through the process of Touch Drawing. It…"
Sarah Bartlett commented on Tanya M. Lewis's album
Jan 1, 2011
"VERY POWERFUL images, Tanya. Thanks for sharing - these are so inspiring. May I share two or three with the women in my writing community? We are going to experiment with TD for the first time in two weeks - I think it would help them visualize some…"
Tanya M. Lewis commented on Tanya M. Lewis's group Rowe Touch Drawing Group
"The retreat at Rowe was my first experience of TD with Deborah....and it was indeed amazing. I felt more alive and in tune with my creativity, than I can ever recall. The clarity I derived from my drawings and the purpose found therein...was…"
Profile Information
- My interest is in
- Touch Drawing Personal Use, SoulCards Personal Use, Facilitating Touch Drawing, Facilitating SoulCards
- What brings you to an interest in Touch Drawing or SoulCards?
- I have always held an interest in the Expressive Arts. Touch Drawing moves me on a very primal level & draws upon my soul in an indescribable way. The possibilities for the implementation of Touch Drawing are infinite and it's gifts immeasureable. I am admittedly enthralled & intoxicated by the entire process and the artwork that inevitably emerges, both on a personal, as well as professional level.
I currently work as a Team Support Coordinator for individuals with varying & multiple degrees of physical and developmental challenges. Facilitation of Touch Drawing in this arena, often lends a crucial voice and avenue of expression where there previously existed 'little or none.'
My ultimate goal is to open a Creative Arts Center, which would encompass a variety of expressive arts, but focus primarily on the facilitation of Touch Drawing.
- My experience applies to:
- Art, Creativity, Social Work, Spiritual, Children, Teens, Aging, Abuse, Hospice, Grief, Occupational Therapy, Meditation, Expressive Arts, Creative Art Therapy
- Other areas of interest & experience
- Photography & Writing
- Have you done Touch Drawing?
- Yes
- Have you facilitated Touch Drawing?
- Yes
- In what setting have you facilitated?
- Studio & work settings.
- Share a special experience with Touch Drawing or SoulCards.
- I had the wonderful opportunity to attend the Rowe Touch Drawing Retreat December 7th thru the 9th and the experience was indescribable. It helped to reinforce a personal calling to bring my current obligations into balance and focus on pursuing Touch Drawing on a much deeper level.
- Do you facilitate SoulCards with others?
- Not yet but I plan to.
- City, state, zip and/or region and country
- Cape Cod, MA 02642
- My website is
- http://www.tanjantstudios.com
Tanya M. Lewis's Photos
Tanya M. Lewis's Blog
A Window to the Soul
I've been asked on numerous occasions, about Touch Drawing. What is it? Where did it originate? What is the ultimate purpose? Why? The nearest I can describe it, thus far...is in a poem I'd written years ago.
A Window to the Soul
The stillness opens its arms to me
Beckoning that I listen,
While granting my…
Posted on February 8, 2011 at 8:00am
Still Here...
Seems as if I've been absent from the site for awhile, but I've made some exciting changes in my life. I've left the field I had been working in for fifteen years & am currently securing the property next door to me to set up an Expressive Arts Studio. I will be returning to teaching & the focus will be on Touch Drawing and I couldn't be happier. I apologize for the abscence, but it was definitely temporary and I just wanted to make a short post to share my news. I'll keep everyone… Continue
Posted on March 28, 2009 at 5:00pm — 2 Comments
Inspiration
Evidently, ringing in the New Year has awakened my thirst for creativity. I've spent the last two days working on my site within the Touch Drawing Community, reconnecting with people and making new friends. I've read through various entries about process and individual experiences and shared some of my own. Suddenly, I feel inspired to write, draw & paint. This is a big deal for me, inspiration and the desire to create anything has been lost beneath the clutter of everyday life for so long,… Continue
Posted on January 4, 2009 at 9:10am — 3 Comments
Looking for Photos
I know that during our Rowe conference there were quite a few photos taken. I would like to include many of those photos on our site. I am requesting that if you had attended the Rowe conference and taken photos during that time, that you submit them to share here. Also, I found the entire experience to be extremely moving & enlightening, and invite you to share your experiences here as well. It was a very powerful and moving time and I would like to provide others with the experiences we… Continue
Posted on November 29, 2008 at 12:30pm — 3 Comments
Comment Wall (21 comments)
- At 11:24am on January 3, 2011,
Carol said…
- Thank you Tanya, Nice to meet you..Carol
- At 6:23pm on January 23, 2010,
Diane Davis Kolsun said… - thank you so much...just got in and was so happy to see a reply......this works
now where would you or can you leave a question for the community?
diane
- At 9:51pm on July 15, 2009,
Deborah Koff-Chapin said… - Tanya, How are you? I didn't realize how much you were still dealing with. I hope you are doing better now... missed having you with us this past weekend.
- At 2:32pm on July 1, 2009, Deborah Koff-Chapin said…
- That has been a long time......I am glad you can even consider coming to Omega. And someday, yes, the Gathering - you would love it, I am sure.
- At 2:12pm on July 1, 2009,
Joyel said… - Hi Tanya
Thanks for that. The Angel who did them is blind and I too believe they are special. I have not been running sessions lately as I needed time out to regroup my energy. I am at a cross roads at present and will begin the group again soon. Will chat soo too. Love Joyel
- At 12:44pm on July 1, 2009,
Ceri said… - I am glad to hear you are back drawing.I love your 'hands-tree'
- At 10:51am on July 1, 2009, Deborah Koff-Chapin said…
- Tanya, Glad to have you back; sorry to hear you have been ill. Any chance you could make it to Omega Institute July 10-12 for some renewal and connecting? Dana who helped at Rowe is coming to help again - maybe you could ride together. Dana Wilde - look her up in members here.....if you are considering it - or just to connect with her - she is really in creative gear these days. Blessings and health - Deborah
- At 3:15am on July 1, 2009, Ceri said…
- I am SO glad to see the plans for the Creative Arts Center moving ahead. Thank you for reconnecting me to the Touch Drawing community. I tend to become isolated struggling with theory. I have been exploring mindfulness and drawing research connections between it and touch drawing. The 'powers that be' who hold the purse strings employing therapists must take this process seriously.
- At 5:06am on May 1, 2009,
Kathleen Horne said… - I love your Touch Drawings, Tanya, and the music not alone brings them alive but takes me right into the spirit of a TD session.
thank you for posting!
kathleen
- At 4:10am on May 1, 2009,
Francine said…
- Thank you for the welcome, Tanya. I love your pieces. I am truly looking forward to exploring TD.
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