Soul Creative Intuitive Painting + Workshops
El Rito, New Mexico 87530
I’m passionate about helping people connect with their creativity in a soulful, intuitive way.
Whether you’re new to intuitive painting, returning to art after a break, or a lifelong creative looking for more freedom and inspiration, I bring over 20 years of experience leading workshops and coaching 1:1 to every session. This work is my calling—and I would love to share it with you.
My one-day intuitive painting workshops are designed to help you let go, explore, and rediscover your creativity. We spend most of our time painting, with occasional movement, poetry, music, and playful group exercises to spark inspiration and connection. These sessions create a safe, nonjudgmental, and joyful space to experiment, express yourself, and surprise yourself along the way.
We use acrylic paint on large paper, exploring color, movement, and intuition. You’ll experience the power of group energy while connecting with your own creative voice—no experience required.
The workshops take place in my El Rito studio in Northern New Mexico, just over an hour from Santa Fe or Taos. The studio is spacious and light-filled, with high ceilings, big windows, and a warm wood stove. Outside, you’ll find high desert fields, mountain views, and the calm pace of rural life. Nearby accommodations include Airbnbs, VRBOs, the Abiquiu Inn, and Ojo Caliente Hot Springs.
To register, please email me. I’m happy to answer any questions and help you feel comfortable trying something new.
I can’t wait to welcome you into the studio!
—Julie Claire
“My inside critical voice is LOUD. What I most feared was not liking what I created. The greatest gift of the retreat was the sacred nature of the process. The experience of being alone with myself, though surrounded by gentleness, in the quiet company of others, allowed me to savor the experience. I am grateful for your unusual gift of creating safety and belonging. I look forward to spending more time in the studio.”
2026 Intuitive Painting Workshops
Sundays: Mar 8 • May 17 • Jul 19 • Oct 18
10 AM–5 PM | $175 ($25 off first workshop)
When we tap into our own creative flow, life feels brighter, fuller, and more joyful.
As adults, many of us have been conditioned to overthink, overdo, and give endlessly—leaving little room for spontaneous play and self-expression. My intuitive painting workshops invite you to pick up a paintbrush with ease, reconnect with your inner voice, and explore your creativity in a soulful, playful, and often surprising way.
Whether you’re looking to start a creative practice of your own or breathe new life into an existing one, this workshop opens the door.
We gather in a small, intimate group in the serene beauty of my El Rito studio—just over an hour from Santa Fe and Taos—creating a sacred space for exploration, expression, and fun. Beginners are warmly welcome.
Email Julie to register: julie@paintbiglivebig.com
“Julie, A profound weekend for me…Your affirmation and stimulation of painting, poetry, music and group sharing are a powerful catalyst. i saw the doors open and i stepped through. Thank you.”
“It was a day out of time for me, an opportunity to focus on letting go of perfectionism and trusting risk in a safe and creative environment. I found it thrilling, satisfying, and a whole lot of fun!”
