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First Fridays Art Walk: The Art of Teresa Downer

Teresa was born in 1968 in the sunny San Fernando Valley and have spent her whole life in southern California. As the youngest child born into an artistic family, her desire to create was ignited at a very young age. Although she graduated from California State University Northridge with a degree in apparel design, she always gravitated more towards her illustration and textile design classes. It was here that she also learned manipulation of fabrics which she later transitioned into manipulation of papers which can be seen her my art today. She spent many years working in the fashion design and wholesale industry of clothing and shoes, and that experience has influenced her art as well. With her dimensional collage pieces she is able to get lost for hours manipulating and cutting recycled papers, fabrics, wire, and other found objects and combining those with a mix of acrylic paints to create her images within shadowbox spaces. She loves the uninhibited feeling this type of art gives her as it allows her to work with a variety of materials in unlimited ways.

The mission of First Fridays is to promote and support local artists and musicians by providing them with an outlet to showcase their work. Every first Friday night of the month, participating Bixby Knolls businesses will unite to promote local artists and musicians through extended operating hours. In doing so we hope to encourage a dialogue between businesses, artists and the community.

This is a wonderful time to visit the Everyday Zen Relaxation Studio space and meet our staff. And of course, to try our delicious organic tea. Here's a quick glimpse of what we'll be offering.

~Free tarot readings (until 8:00) Studio owner, Keicher Payne will be reading tarot cards for free! It is highly recommended that you RSVP and tell at what time you'll be present for your reading. We have been known to have as many as 15 requests in a two hour period; so those who have ' appointments' have priority over those who do not. The tarot readings begin at 6:00pm and end promptly at 8:00pm. Also, please note that the First Friday readings are not done in private, so choose your questions wisely! :-) Usually, we plop down in the middle of the floor, sip our tea and have fun! The readings will be short and sweet. This is our time to relax and enjoy our guests and share our talents in an informal way. Do to the fantastic demand, please arrive early and sign in! Reservations have top priority and then it's first come, first served.

~Free Face Mapping (skin analysis) Face Mapping: is a revolutionary approach to skin analysis developed by The International Dermal Institute. Using the zones, the therapist is able to conduct an inch-by-inch, methodical analysis of your facial landscape, guaranteeing that subsequent professional treatments and home-care prescription will fully address each client's concerns. Our Skin Therapist, Amy Gibbs will be happy to discuss your skin with you and make sure you're using the right products to get you the results you desire.

~Free Chair Massage: Our Chair Massage is offered by our massage therapists and will leave you feeling grounded and refreshed. Healing touch is the BEST way to end a hectic week! We hope that you can join us for this fun event!

For more information, please visit our website or call (562) 424-2444 or e-mail us at studiokeeper@everydayzenrelaxationstudio.com.