Pathway Two. The Discovery Path
The Design Book & Mood Board Pathway
This pathway is currently in it's pilot phase
Transform Your Story Into Art
The Discovery Path offers a more guided and reflective approach to transforming your story into art.
This pathway begins with the Embody Your Story Design Book, a guided creative journal designed to help you explore your experiences, emotions and relationship with your body.
Through reflection, creative prompts and gentle exploration, the Design Book helps uncover themes that may shape your artwork and have shaped your life.
Discovery Path. Pilot Project
The Discovery Pathway is a new offering currently being piloted.
Over the past year, Jess has been developing the Embody Your Story Design Book. A guided creative journal designed to help people explore their story and relationship with their body through reflection and creativity.
The pilot phase allows a small group of participants to test the Design Book and overall process, helping gather feedback to ensure the experience is meaningful, supportive and effective.
Pilot Pricing
As this offering is still in development, pricing is currently offered at cost.
Design Book – £35
Next Phase (Mood Board & Story Consultation) – £165
The total cost to participate in the pilot is £200.
During this pilot phase, Jess is not being paid for her time in creating the artwork. The purpose of the pilot is to test the process and understand whether it is valuable for participants.
This pilot offers a rare opportunity to experience the process at a significantly reduced cost while helping shape the future of Embody Your Story.
Limited Pilot Spaces
There are currently two spaces available to participate in the pilot.
If you would like to learn more about the process, further details are outlined below. You are also welcome to contact Jess with any questions.
If you would like to join the pilot and test the Design Book, you can sign up using the link below by ordering your Design Book.
The pilot will close in May.
The Discovery Pathway & Process
Who This Pathway Is For
This pathway may feel right if you:
- want a more guided process to explore your story
- are navigating change, healing, or personal transitions
- would like time to reflect before creating your mood board
- are curious about what your story might look like through art
Many people choose this pathway when they sense something meaningful they want to explore, but aren’t yet sure exactly what their artwork should express. You don’t need artistic experience, only a willingness to explore your story.
What is the Design Book?
The Design Book is a guided creative journal that helps you explore your story in a gentle and reflective way.
Inside you’ll find:
- reflective prompts
- guided creative exercises
- space for writing and drawing
- questions that help uncover your emotions, values, beliefs and lived experience
You can move through the book at your own pace, allowing your story to unfold naturally.
What Is a Mood Board?
After completing your Design Book, you will create your mood board. A visual representation of your story.
It is a guided booklet that explores the emotions, motivations and values you want your piece to embody. It also brings together images, colours, words, textures and symbols that reflect the themes you want your artwork to express.
Some people include:
- photographs
- magazine cuttings
- colours that feel meaningful
- words or phrases that resonate
- sketches or visual ideas
Your mood board doesn’t need to be perfect. It simply helps communicate the feeling and essence of your story.
How the Process Works
Step 1 – Receive Your Design Book
When you begin this pathway, you will receive the Embody Your Story Design Book & Welcome Pack along with guidance for the next stage of the process.
Step 2 – Explore Your Story
Using the prompts and reflections, you will explore your experiences and begin identifying themes that feel meaningful to you.
Step 3 – Create Your Mood Board
Once your Design Book is complete, you will use what you’ve discovered to create a mood board that visually represents your story.
Step 3. Share Your Story
When your mood board is complete, you will send images of your board to Jess and share a little about the story behind it.
Step 4. Consultation
You will then have a conversation with Jess to explore your mood board, discuss your story and consider how it could become a piece of artwork.
Step 5. The Artwork Process
If you choose to continue, Jess will guide you through the next stage of the process, which includes concept sketches, a photography session if you choose a body portrait and the creation of your artwork.
The Next Stage: Creating Your Artwork
After reviewing your mood board together, Jess will outline the next stage of the artwork process.
This stage includes:
- concept development and sketching
- collaborative discussion of the artwork direction
- a photography session if you choose to capture your story through a portrait
- the painting process
As this pathway is currently being piloted, pricing is at cost. Please contact Jess for further details.
Full details will be shared during your consultation.
Begin Your Journey
If you would like a more guided and reflective journey, you can begin with the Design Book & Mood Board Pack.
This pathway gives you space to explore your story before transforming it into art.
Important Notes
Complementary, Not Therapeutic
The Design Book and mood board process is a reflective creative activity and not a form of therapy.
Limited Availability
To ensure each story receives the care and attention it deserves, only a small number of commissions are accepted every month.
Pathways
- Creation Path: Best for those who already know their story and vision for your artwork. Your first step is to order your Mood Board pack.
- Discovery Path: Best for those who want to explore their story and vision for your artwork. Your first step is to order the Design Book & Mood Board pack.