Leilani Norman

Join me for a creative group for adults navigating later life. It's a space just for you.

Nobody really prepares you for what this chapter feels like from the inside. The roles you held for decades — professional, caregiver, spouse, parent — change or disappear. The calendar opens up. And perhaps along with a feeling like freedom, there are quiet questions underneath:

Who am I now? What still matters? Is there still time?

"Still Here" was designed to start answering those questions.

We will explore for 90 minutes a week, using a few art supplies with a small group of people navigating similar challenges and dreams.

What we do
Six Tuesday mornings online, I introduce one idea from a values-based framework — drawn from the psychology of acceptance, commitment, and later-life development. While we make art. Simultaneously, in our own spaces, with our own materials, side by side. No instruction. No critique. No interpretation of what your art means.

Just making — and then: what did you notice? Sharing is optional.

Your investment is $397 and the intention to enjoy your time.

For more information
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No commitment required. Questions first are welcome.
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I am now offering therapeutic services through Open Path Collective. https://openpathcollective.org/therapist/leilani-norman/

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Mindfulness Practice: Take it Easy for Best Results I read an article recently arguing that we shouldn’t always try to live in the moment — that the cultural obsession with presence, mindfulness apps and all, can crowd out something valuable i…

My therapy practice is open to clients in Washington State. More information is available at leilaninorman.com and on my Psychology Today profile: (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/leilani-norman-bellingham-wa/1751935).

Madeleine was approaching her 100th birthday when we visited her at Piedmont Gardens in Oakland. This place holds a special place in my heart. It's where we first met Flossie, and where I made my first feature film with Rita Moreno nearly a decade ago. The interview began with Madeleine telling us she didn't get outside much anymore and couldn't remember the last time she'd been on a bicycle. An hour later, she was flying through Oakland in a pedicab, laughing, taking in the city, and urging our driver Jacob to go faster. This entire series...which we called JOYRIDE...was a reminder that curiosity, humor, and a sense of adventure don't have an expiration date.

There comes a time in every life when we face a health crisis or major shift in our wellbeing. I just posted some thoughts about what such an experience may bring, and what we can do for ourselves to navigate and heal.

When the Body Changes Everything: Help and Healing After a Health Scare or Diagnosis A health scare does something particular to our notion of time. Before it, the future feels spacious — assumed, if not quite planned. After it, that, the assumption is gone or changed. And for thos…

Every wall deserves its moment!

Why let your hallway, bathroom, or that awkward nook go unnoticed? During my Art Everywhere Sale, transform the most unexpected spaces with art that brings personality to your entire home.

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Featured:

“Locals”

A portrait of the Southern Resident family of orcas, residents of the Puget Sound, in the greater Salish Sea. The mountains in the distance are depicted with graphic white lines, which extend into the waters, referring to human activity. The original painting is 24in x 30in, acrylic on canvas.

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🖼️ Can you believe we’re at the end of January already?

We’ve just kicked off a new year, and we’re about to wrap up the first month! It feels like the perfect time for fresh art and new beginnings.

I’d love to hear what you’ve got on the horizon! And thank you for being here and supporting me as I continue to grow and evolve as an artist. 💫

If you’ve enjoyed my work, sharing it and tagging a friend would mean the world to me. It helps me, as an independent artist, grow and connect with more people who appreciate my art. Let’s spread some creativity together! 🎉✨

Featured: “Los Angeles Lines”

Twilight at the Getty Museum, 2019.

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🌊 Ever heard of being in a flow state?

It’s like being "in the zone," and it’s a term that gets talked about a lot in the art world. It’s that space where you’re creating or doing something you love, and time seems to stand still—or not exist at all.

Being in a flow state can help you relax while your focus sharpens and your creativity kicks into high gear. While it's often associated with artists locked into their work, anyone can experience it when they're fully immersed in their passion.

What gets you into a flow state? I’d love to know! ✨

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Featured:

“Last Light”

"Last Light" is a romantic portrayal of the sun's descent beneath the clouds, enveloping the world in brilliant gold, yellow, and pink sunset colors before it disappears below the horizon. Deep blue tones serve as a striking backdrop, intensifying the luminosity of the warm hues and adding a sense of depth to the composition. The painting encapsulates the fleeting beauty of this enchanting moment, where vibrant shades intertwine, creating a breathtaking visual symphony that ignites a sense of wonder in the viewer.