COMING SOON: Jon's new book "Finding Home: The Jon West Chronicles"

Amanda Burris

Amanda Burris

I have dedicated my post-retirement life to fostering creativity and intergenerational bonds to help heal our communities. I have a BFA (Bachelor of Fine Arts) in Advertising Design/Marketing from Texas Woman's University, where I learned a variety of art forms and studied the history of human creative expression. My 35-year career has spanned roles such as graphic designer, illustrator, animator, video editor, photographer, interactive developer, web master, data wrangler, and VP of customer/market research. I'm embracing my "golden years" by following my bliss and helping others do the same.

Healing Through Art

Life is filled with experiences of pain, suffering, and loss. The struggle for survival, success, and overcoming obstacles is a universal journey. Finding ways to cope with these challenging experiences is essential. Art can serve as a powerful therapeutic outlet,…

Döstädning

Döstädning, is a concept I have only recently discovered. It is often referred to as Swedish death cleaning and involves decluttering and organizing one’s belongings as a proactive and thoughtful process to reduce the burden on loved ones after one’s…