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Why Your Best Leaders Need Paint on Their Hands
I've spent twenty years watching what pressure does to people. In hospitals, in the VA, and now in a paint studio in Seattle. What I keep seeing in corporate teams is the same jaw, the same shoulders, the same armor. Here's where it came from and what actually breaks the cycle.

Jules McVey
Jul 28, 20257 min read


The Future is Neurosafe: How Wicked Rae’s Rewires Joy, Connection, and Healing Through Art
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.

Jules McVey
Jul 22, 20254 min read


Ditch the Screens. Pick Up the Paint.
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.

Jules McVey
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Ladies’ Night Reimagined: Why Grown Women Deserve Glitter, Glue Guns & Giggles
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.

Jules McVey
Jun 20, 20252 min read


The Power of Texture: How Messy Art Helps You Regulate, Release, and Reconnect
Messy, tactile, and deeply human - texture art at Wicked Rae’s helps you regulate, release, and reconnect through sensory expression and play.

Jules McVey
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Why Splatter Painting Is the Most Fun You’ll Ever Have in a Room
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.

Jules McVey
Jun 20, 20252 min read


Mastering the Art of Perception: Edges as the Foundation of Drawing
Mastering your art is a lifelong pursuit. Learning the perception of edges is foundational. Enjoy the process and draw everyday.

Jules McVey
Mar 13, 20243 min read


The Train of Lost Souls: A Journey to Self-Reclamation
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 Souls. The Arrival Silent and veiled, the train rolled in, shielding the secrets within. On the platform, souls stumbled aboard, bearing burdens etched on their faces - sacks of regret, crates of broken dreams, chests of old wounds. Each held a ticket, destination unknown. Among them walked Evelyn, her spirit weathered by life's storms. Though

Jules McVey
Feb 12, 20244 min read


Mastering Watercolor Painting: A Comprehensive Guide for Aspiring Artists
Welcome to the captivating world of watercolor painting! I’m thrilled to guide you through the essential techniques, materials, and...

Jules McVey
Feb 10, 20246 min read


The Art of Perspective
"The eye sees only what the mind is prepared to comprehend." - Henri Bergson Everything we see is ultimately just pixels interpreted by our brains. Two people can look at the exact same thing yet see something completely different based on their perspectives. This truth carries over into art as well. Learning to draw perspective allows artists to portray three-dimensional spaces realistically on a flat canvas. But there are always multiple ways of representing the same scene.

Jules McVey
Jan 23, 20242 min read
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