Watercolor Painting in Koh Samui, Thailand

I traveled to Koh Samui, Thailand November 2019 to lead a series of watercolor meditation painting workshops. A few months prior, I was tempted to postpone it. I’m so happy I didn’t, because this trip was a few months prior to the Corona virus shutdown. My workshops were based around the concept of surrender. Allowing the watercolors to work its magic without much interference is what I reiterated throughout the day. I was constantly reminded of those lessons as we all faced a year with little to no travel.

I taught guests and staff at Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Spa how to paint florals that were grown and harvested in Thailand. Flowers like orchids, hibiscus, and marigolds were prominent. We painted them using watercolors while listening to the most soothing playlist on Spotify. I’ll leave the link for you below.

Kamalaya was the perfect place to unplug and relax. Their detox philosophy is perfect for recharging. The biggest takeaway I received was the importance of nutrition according to your body. I have a genetic blood disorder, and traveling long usually causes a lot of fatigue and sometimes pain. Each menu has a description of the benefits of each ingredient for the dishes and juices. I ate according to my body’s needs, and that made a huge difference in how I felt post travel. I hope you can join us on the next painting experience somewhere around the world. To stay updated on future painting workshops, leave me your email at the bottom of this page.

I found this playlist by The New York Times years ago. It’s my go to when I need a chill vibe for creating. Check it out.