When a family asked to paint a bench for their daughter’s birthday before moving states, we said yes. The result? A joyful, memory-soaked masterpiece that now lives in their new garden. At Wicked Rae’s, we accommodate the unexpected - because healing and creativity don’t follow a template.

Expressive art helps people release emotion, reconnect with themselves, and heal - without needing words. At Wicked Rae’s, night-shift nurses, veterans, teams, and families find catharsis through motion and color. Whether it’s paint, clay, or collage, the process reveals what the body has been holding. This isn’t therapy - it’s soul work. And for many, it’s the first time they’ve felt seen.

When planning a party, every detail counts. From decorations to table settings, the little touches can make your event truly memorable....

Traditional journaling has long been recognized for its therapeutic benefits, but what happens when we set aside the pen and pick up paintbrushes, colored pencils, and markers instead? Visual journaling - the practice of expressing thoughts and emotions through art rather than words - offers a profound pathway to mental wellness that speaks directly to our brain's most fundamental processing systems.

People losing jobs. Leaders losing sleep. Humans losing hope. But here's what nobody's talking about... You weren't fired. You were...

Today’s leaders were shaped by the economic instability and arts education cuts of the 1980s, fostering scarcity mindsets and emotional detachment in corporate culture. This paper reveals how unprocessed childhood trauma became embedded in leadership—and offers a path forward through arts-based, trauma-informed practices that enhance empathy, creativity, and long-term organizational success.

Seattle is renowned for its vibrant art scene, teeming with creativity and innovation. As local artists strive to carve out a niche for...

At Wicked Rae’s, art isn’t just creative - it’s neurosafe. Explore how sensory play, post-traumatic growth, and joyful mess can rewire connection, regulation, and healing. From family bonding to trauma-informed design, this is the future of art spaces.

Research shows couples who create together sync their heart rates and brainwaves. At Wicked Rae’s, date night means paint, presence, and a whole lot of laughter.

Words can’t always carry your stress - but paint can. Discover Action Painting at Wicked Rae’s, where boxing gloves, bubble wrap, and neon chaos create calm.

Unplug, uncork, and unleash your creative chaos. Wicked Rae’s Ladies’ Night is where grown women make art, laugh loud, and reconnect - no perfection required.

Messy, tactile, and deeply human - texture art at Wicked Rae’s helps you regulate, release, and reconnect through sensory expression and play.

Paint balloons. Wild laughter. Private chaos. Discover why splatter painting at Wicked Rae’s is Seattle’s go-to experience for fun, release, and connection.

Recent studies show creative expression powerfully promotes cognitive growth in young children. Learn more now.

Mastering your art is a lifelong pursuit. Learning the perception of edges is foundational. Enjoy the process and draw everyday.

A train station emerged in the bustle of the city, visible only to the chosen. This was no ordinary stop - it was the Station of Lost...

Welcome to the captivating world of watercolor painting! I’m thrilled to guide you through the essential techniques, materials, and...

"The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend." - Henri Bergson Everything we see is ultimately just pixels interpreted by...