A creative journey through abstract painting, color, layering and flow state.

Join me and Casey Marin from Life School Collective for a week of artistic exploration in the beautiful Italian countryside. Discover new painting techniques, develop your own creative language and explore how mindfulness, curiosity and creative confidence can enrich your artistic process.

With a small group, personal guidance and plenty of room to experiment, you’ll have the freedom to create at your own pace, surrounded by the warmth and beauty of Chiaraluce.

No previous painting experience required. All levels are welcome.

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Who is Casey Marin from Life School Collective?

Casey brings more than 12 years of experience as an educator, consistently earning ratings of “highly effective”.  Casey also holds a Master’s degree in Happiness Studies from the Happiness Studies Academy, completed under the guidance of Tal Ben-Shahar in partnership with Centenary University.

Casey’s work has consistently centered around one guiding question: how to prepare students not just academically, but also emotionally and psychologically for life.

To address this, Casey designed and successfully gained school board approval for a high school Positive Psychology elective—an uncommon step in public education—and has taught the course for the past seven years. Through this work, Casey has translated Positive Psychology from theory into real classroom practice, helping students develop emotional intelligence, resilience, and self-awareness in meaningful, applied ways.

In addition to classroom teaching, Casey brings extensive experience leading professional development for teachers, staff, and administrators, as well as supporting curriculum implementation and helping educators integrate these principles into their daily practice.

Today, Casey’s work through Life School Collective focuses on partnering with schools to design and implement practical, evidence-based well-being programs that are both sustainable and impactful, effectively bridging the gap between research in Positive Psychology and the realities of the classroom.

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Grateful for My Collectors...

  • 40 x 40"

    "Seeing it in person, I especially love the use of color and texture. It is just what we hoped for in the intended room — when talking about that, we lit up and said “nailed it!” Additionally, it really speaks to me. I am excited to look at it every day and feel the positive emotions it evokes for me, from the art itself and also for you, the artist. It’s been a pleasure to work with you, and I’ve appreciated your kind words during my health issues."

    -Laura & Kevin, CA

  • 48 x 60"

    "I previously purchased 3 smaller paintings from Drew a few years back. When we purchased our new home, there was a feature wall that needed something special and I knew we needed Drew’s help! We commissioned her to create the perfect piece to complete our home. While waiting to move in, we added an additional original painting that we knew we had to have! We couldn’t be happier with all of our pieces! Her style is exactly what we were looking for and she executed our vision beautifully! Her work was the finishing touch that we needed to make our house a home."

    -Kristen, FL

  • 8 x 10"

    "I had been admiring your work one day when I came across this little gem. I admit that it was a very sentimental purchase. One of my sisters, named Ruth, died at 15 and this painting is a dear reminder of her fresh youthful beauty. Thank you so much!!"

    -Patricia, AR

  • 60 x 60"

    "Drew is a fabulous and talented artist that worked with us on a couple of commissioned paintings. Her work will most definitely enhance the finishing of any room."

    -Christine & Rod, FL

  • Megan

    "Artwork in general is a very personal part of the design process and one of the most challenging finishing touches. Collaborating with Drew on a couple of pieces of artwork for my client was a great experience- we found inspiration and provided dimensions and she quickly turned around some signature pieces my clients are so pleased with and proud to showcase their home."

    -Megan, FL