Juniper Mainelis 

                  Aka Juniper Bay Meadows

ARTIST, SINGER-SONGWRITER & POEt

I am an artist, singer-songwriter, and poet and I create imagery inspired by mystical and imaginative themes. I like to describe my work as a sacred journey to open portals of the imagination and self-healing. Some have called it Visionary Art and some refer to my work as Medicine Painting.

Using a process called Intentional Creativity in which I am also a certified teacher, I create sacred space in my studio to enhance my ability to tune into inspiration. Setting an intention, I hold the paintbrush while visualizing it as a sort of magic wand. As I touch the canvas, every stroke, mark and even the canvas itself is infused with my thoughts, prayers, and visions. Often, I will light a candle, dance while I paint, and even put rose petals in my paint water. It's a sensual creative experience. My process stirs up memories, feelings and emotions that are ready to be healed.

Sometimes my paint is infused with tears and laughter. Using this technique combined with intention opens the door to where I am in touch with my Muse. There is a lot more going on in the underlayers than what you see and often segments of the layers show through, revealing a depth of meanings.