News & Interviews
CanvasRebel approached me in the Summer of 2023 wanting to share my story, business, and creative journey with their readers.
Primarily covering my new creative porject, the Jackie Sanders Micro-Gallery, this article also unpacks my mission is to transform life’s mundane moments into memorable experiences and help people slow down to become more present to the moment that they are in.
Read MoreCovering the mission of J Sanders Studio, the multiple levels of my creative business, advice for building up a social media audience and a lesson that I had to unlearn on my journey, this article was an honor to featured in.
Thank you CanvasRebel for the wonderful article and highlighting my work alongside many other talented creatives!
Read MoreThe heart of the Voyage Raleigh’s mission is to find the amazing souls that breathe life into our communities. In the recent weeks, they’ve connected with local artists, creatives, and entrepreneurs.
It was honor to be included in this incredible group of features and to be highlighted next to several other extremely talented creative minds in our Raleigh community!
Read MoreMy first “out of home” art studio, The Charlie Treehouse, located in the backyard of my childhood in Maryland. Now as that creative chapter comes to an end, I am continuing my growth in downtown Raleigh, NC.
Read MoreAs we grow and change, our life perspectives are bound to grow and change too. These belief statements have developed into a short summary of realizations and discoveries that I put to the test over the past year.
Read MoreThe creative process is ever-evolving, but some things stay consistent through the change. Below are my art making mottos, a list that is bound to grow as I settle into my new studio. This sheet hangs above my sketching table and is always at the front of my mind.
Read MoreAfter connecting on social media, Nino interviewed Adriana and I as part of his Spice Art Club artist spotlight series. His monthly membership focuses on the creative process of painting and empowering art makers with a space for creativity, imagination and sustainable art practices.
Read MoreHunter Elementary School in Raleigh, NC approached me as part of their “Reading With Local Stars Community Event” and of course I jumped at the opportunity to connect with these talented little artists!
Read MoreEvery few weeks a local artist lays the foundation for a painting and the community has the opportunity to not only react to it but ADD to it as well! So yes...if you participate you will get to paint on my painting!
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Rarely do we slow down long enough to see the beauty in the world, yet alone the magical shadows that exist in that moment. That is one of the coolest things about shadows— they are there one moment and gone the next.
That is why I am on a mission to slow the world down and encourage others to find beauty in the shadows.
As you sit and read your book in the sunshine, the shadows of the design card pulse in and out of focus as the sun peaks out from behind the clouds. The colorful shadows dance across the page as the bookmark transforms the page into a temporary art installation.
Reading in the sun has become one of my favorite ways to slow down when the world gets too busy and these cards make those moments even more special. What activity do you use to slow down and be present in the moment?
The motivation cards are the perfect, colorful reminder of just how powerful you are and the design cards are the great reminder of just how beautiful life can be!
Keep them for yourself or gift some to a friend to remind them of the inner strength and the beauty that they posses.
Use them as durable bookmarks to cast dynamic shadows across your page. Or hold them in your wallet as a colorful reminder of motivation throughout your day.
Touch-Free Wellness Spa in Towson MD on Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. Photo from Brian Krista | Baltimore Sun Media.
Touch Free Wellness Spa - Towson, MD.
In October 2020 I was approached by Touch Free Wellness Spa owner, Michael Dent, about creating custom signage for his new holistic wellness spa.
After seeing my Color Catcher designs, Dent was inspired to use the geometric style in his spa to reflect the cutting-edge technology of his services.
After many conversations and him sharing his vision of the space with me, I knew this collaboration would be the perfect fit based on our shared mission to help others become more connected with their minds and bodies through health and wellness.
Through this collaboration, Dent commissioned me to create designs for several elements within the space:
Spa Treatment Room Signage (Design and Production)
Wall Sconce Lighting Designs
Overhead Lighting Designs
Lobby Shadow Paintings (Original Artwork)
Touch Free Wellness Spa Mission:
“Touch Free Wellness Spa is your holistic home mind/body self-care and personalized transformation in a safe/healthy environment. By focusing on Self Care – i.e. Weight Loss, Anti-Aging, Relaxation, and Detoxification, we’ve set out to awaken each client’s limitless potential by elevating their awareness and perspective of what “whole health” really means.”
“Our transcendental programs pay mind, body, and spirit to your diet, energy alignment, and awareness… giving you tools from both Eastern and Western holistic and scientific practices. Allow us to be your guide in the exciting opportunity to uncover the real you!” (Read more)
The colors of the room signage were used as sources of inspiration when selecting the paint color themes for each treatment room.
Screenshot Image from WMAR-2 News video linked below.
Services Offered
Full body Cryo Therapy
Near Infrared Red light therapy
Lymphatic Compression Massage
Hydro-Massage Chairs/Anti-Gravity Massage Chairs
Body Transformation Programs
Whole Body Vibro-Acoustic Treatments
Spa Room Signage
Colorful shadows are cast behind the room signage to bring extra life into the hallway and make visitors more engaged with the space in which they are passing through.
Screenshot image is from WMAR-2 News video linked below.
In collaboration with Dent’s design team we curated color palettes to reflect the energy of each spa treatment room.
Unifying the lighting elements described below, the room signage incorporates geometric designs, transparent elements, and colorful shadows that energize the hallway.
Once the designs were finalized and I began the production process, Dent used the color palette of each sign as his source of inspiration when selecting the wall colors and overall aesthetic of each room.
Custom lighting was created using the Color Catcher series as the source of inspiration for the space. The designs are back-lit to fill the space with a glowing, meditative, magic as the visitor enjoys their holistic spa treatment.
Photo from Touch Free Wellness Spa owner, Michael Dent.
Overhead & Wall Sconce Lighting
Previously established color catcher designs took new life in this space as they were customized to become illuminating wall sconces and overhead light installations. While the spa visitors enjoy their treatment, the color designs fill the room and provide a meditative experience.
I created the custom designs and Dent facilitated the production of these light elements with his building team. Images of these lighting elements are seen in the photos below.
Geometric Shadow Paintings
For visitors waiting for their treatment, colorful shadow paintings are displayed in the lobby to give them a taste of what awaits in each treatment room. As part of the Shadows Of Influence Series these shadow paintings bring the colorful experience full circle.
The following photos were provided from Touch Free Wellness Spa owner Michael Dent and include screenshot images from the WMAR-2 News video linked above.
This publication was a full circle moment for me. I can only hope that the experiences, lessons, and skills that I share in this article can inspire a future alumni featured artist, just like the ones I read about did with me many years ago.
Live from the studio! Check out this amazing artist chat between myself and Artspace’s Director of Artistic Programs, Annah Lee. We cover everything from finding inspiration through technology, a behind-the-scenes look at some of the pieces from my recent collection, and how everyone can access the arts no matter where they are!
Read MoreGet a behind the scenes video of moving into Studio 214!
Read MoreCreatives supporting creatives is a beautiful thing!
At the end of June I connected with a woman KJ on social media. She reached out to me and wanted to expand her writing portfolio by conducting an interview with me on my work. Talk about an honor and perfect timing!
Read the full interview here!
Do you have a space that inspires you to play? This archive is a small glimpse into the various corners of magic that I have called my creative home over the past 10 years and how they still influence the work I create today.
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