Summary

Step into the world of The Intuitive Art Hideaway, a quaint creative house, which is Elaine’s home studio, nestled in the quiet residential neighborhood of USJ12, Subang Jaya, Malaysia. Here, Elaine warmly invites you to take on a soulful journey of creativity and self-discovery.
Nestled in the tranquility of Elaine's personal home studio, the Hideaway offers an intimate space dedicated to artistic exploration. It’s like having a vacation with an artist - with sneak peeks to Elaine’s art process. Explore your creativity in a private, serene setting designed to inspire and nurture your artistic journey. Enjoy the privilege of exclusive
access to your own private in-room studio, allowing for complete immersion in your painting process.
Upstairs in the "ArtBnB room", you'll find a bedroom thoughtfully decorated and furnished by Elaine. It's more than just a room —it's a chill space that invites you to soak in its tropical laid-back vibes. This retreat offers a sacred space for you to unwind and find inspiration & solace in the artsy charm around you.
At the Intuitive Art Hideaway, we believe in the power of quiet reflection and dedicated moments of painting, where brush strokes become whispers of the soul. Led by the visionary Malaysian artist, Elaine Wong, this retreat offers a nurturing space for self-connection, growth, and self-expression. Join Elaine as you gift yourself this artistic journey in the simplicity of suburb living.
A creative & intuitive retreat at The Intuitive Art Hideaway is a chance to spend focused time in an inspiring & quiet artist’s home away from home setting, in order to develop meaningful creative projects & a soulful practice.
This retreat invites you to slow down, relax, release all the noise that is not serving you, and reconnect to intuitive flow, joyfulness, inspirations and self-compassion.This is the perfect place for you to gain new inspiration, recharge, and reset.

Features

Skill Level
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced

Description

Join visionary artist Elaine Wong for her Intentional Intuitive Painting playshop and to hone your intuitive skills, and cultivate inner expression through art, meditation & creative mindfulness.

WHAT IS INTUITIVE PAINTING?

Intuitive painting is an opportunity to explore the inner self through the creative process in a safe, critic-free environment. It is not a painting technique or method. Intentional Intuitive Painting is a process of blending intention and intuition. One makes a conscious decision to paint a subject, but the process is guided by intuition (for example colors, lines, shapes, symbols, elements).

By nature, we are creative & intuitive beings, capable of creating much more than we often believe. These playshop series are designed to harness the power of our creativity through our intention and the intuitive painting process. There will be different themes to choose from, playing with different & mixed mediums in each session. Mediums used mainly include acrylics, watercolor pencils, water color, acrylic inks, gouache, paper, marker pens, etc.

WHAT WILL WE BE DOING DURING THE SESSIONS?

Through the sessions, you will learn how to access your inner creative intelligence, and to bring it into your conscious playful, creative expression. Different mediums and tools will be used and explored. We’ll use guided visualization, prayerful intention, and intuitive painting as expressive tools to translate our inner wisdom into color, shapes, symbols, and form, expressed through painting.
If you feel called upon a specific theme, do not hesitate to embrace it by painting it. Your soul may be prompting you towards the embodiment of these values in your life.

SELF-DIRECTED

Your retreat here will be entirely self-directed, and self-catered, with the help of curated creative & intuitive activities by your host Elaine, allowing the flexibility to work autonomously and follow your own creative process. We do not dictate your schedule (what time to wake up or have meals), as this retreat does not emphasize providing such.

Elaine will send the proposed sessions' schedule by email & calendar invite prior to your arrival, and re-confirm your schedule on the first day of your arrival.

Depending on synchronicities, there may be other participants/students also doing their own self-paced retreat during your stay. You may or may not be painting with others at the same time, depending on the programs.

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

• Guided Personal Intuitive Painting Sessions with Elaine
• Accommodation in the ArtBnB room equipped with an easel
• Vegetarian/vegan simple breakfast, snacks & optional home-cooked dinner (extra cost)

PAINTING MATERIALS

We will be working with acrylics, watercolor pencils, watercolor, acrylic inks, gouache, paper, marker pens, and other mixed media material on paper. All art materials will be provided, but you are welcome to bring any art materials you love to work with.

LUNCH

Lunches are NOT included in the retreat. You prepare your own lunch throughout the stay. Malaysian eateries & restaurants are very convenient, cheap, and nearby (within walking distance). Groceries stores are plenty around. Delivery services are abundant too. If you’d like to plan for meal delivery services, we can suggest our preferred healthy/vegan/vegetarian options.

COMMUNITY

This is your exclusive solo, self-directed retreat, where you'll enjoy a private stay in your ArtBnB room. Elaine's mother resides in-house, acting as a caretaker and providing home-cooked meals during your retreat. Depending on the schedule, you may have the house to yourself or share it with fellow retreat participants.Elaine's home is just a 4-minute walk away, allowing her to frequently visit for her work.

What Makes This Retreat Special

WHO IS THIS FOR?

The sessions are for all painting levels. There is no prior painting experience necessary. Even if you have never painted or drawn in your life, the sessions will take you beyond your limitations and open you to your powerful creative self. We speak in symbols and metaphors every day whether we know it or not. The sessions will deepen you into the journey of being the visionary storyteller and creator of your life.

The objective of these intentional intuitive painting sessions is to:

• Create a space in life to make art
• Develop an intuitive practice in our lives
• Activate inner soul wisdom & creative freedom
• Cultivate a positive intent when making art
• Discover our soul’s message/nudges/lessons
• Use this practice as a tool for personal growth - can be used as a priming piece of artwork/vision board/reminder

All Painting Materials and tools will be provided.

Program

Our retreat begins with a warm welcome on your check-in afternoon at 3:00 PM, where you'll have time to settle in and get acquainted with your surroundings.
The retreat program unfolds over the week, with a mix of immersive activities, creative sessions, and optional downtime for you to relax and explore Subang Jaya's offerings.We conclude our transformative journey allowing you to check out by 12:00 PM and depart with a heart filled with inspiration.
Food
 

Light vegetarian breakfasts (bread, fruits, cereals, coffee, tea) are included every day.

Lunches are NOT included in the retreat. You prepare your own lunch throughout the stay. Malaysian eateries & restaurants are very convenient, cheap, and nearby (walking distance). Groceries stores are plenty around. Delivery services are abundant too. If you’d like to plan for meal delivery services, we can suggest our preferred healthy/vegan/vegetarian options.
Healthy & indulgent snacks (nuts, chocolates, chips, instant noodles) are also freely available throughout your stay!
Optional Home-Cooked Vegetarian Dinner: Enjoy the convenience of a simple vegetarian dinner prepared by Elaine's mum. Savor the taste of homemade goodness and lovingly prepared meals. Extra charges apply.

Meals Provided

• Breakfast
• Snacks
• Optional Home-Cooked Vegetarian Dinner: Enjoy the convenience of a simple vegetarian dinner prepared by Elaine's mum. Savor the taste of home-made goodness and lovingly prepared meals. RM30 per pax, per night.

Diets Catered

• Vegan
• Vegetarian

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  Nearby Activities

• Hiking
• Museum visits
• Shopping

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