ACCEPTANCE: Accept chaos. Accept compliments.Ellen Porteus is obsessed with our inner worlds, and is inspired to take intangible and hidden thoughts and feelings and make them into bold, vibrant, fun and energetic works of art. We can be so judgemental about our creative abilities. We always hear people say, “I can’t draw.” But being creative is about expressing yourself without judgement—essentially accepting yourself, as you are.Thanks to our generous local sponsors BrightStar and Shayna Burns for supporting our speakers with presentation and SEO coaching, Shadowhouse for the video production, Offline Supply Co for the sweet notebooks, Think in Colour supporting Belafonte Coffee to provide the incredible handmade bagels and coffee, The Commons for hosting us, and Mark Lobo Photography for continuing to support our events every month.