Who Am I?

My name is TJ Askren.

I am a retired RN who worked most of my 40 year career in critical care, emergency, and trauma units.

I found art as a way to decompress and calm my mind. Unfortunately, I did this late into my career.

My vision is to help other HCW’s and first responders explore their creative potential for better well-being.

Are you a healthcare worker or first responder who loves art, but think you have “no talent”?

Have you always wanted to make art, but were afraid to try or were afraid to be criticized?

Your job is stressful and often means you have to make critical decisions. You can’t afford to make mistakes. You believe you only have a science mind. These things are blocking you from making art.

Be default, you put yourself into life and death situations, without hesitation. You take on the unexpected on a daily basis. You, my friend, are fearless.

The fact that you came to this website is proof that there is an artist inside of you. It’s time to revive them.

I invite you to join me and my friends to revive your artist within.

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