Experience the Art of Becoming Whole
Transformative Art-Based Coaching
for the Soulful and Curious
Hi, I’m Cindy Ingram, and I’m passionate about helping you tap into your creativity to navigate life’s challenges and uncover new possibilities. Through personalized art-based coaching, we’ll explore how art and creativity can be powerful tools for personal growth and self-discovery.
Curious to see how art can make a real difference in your life? Let’s chat! Schedule a Curiosity Call—it’s your chance to uncover new insights, overcome fears, and start creating the life you truly desire. Whether you’re seeking clarity, a way to express yourself, or simply a spark of inspiration, I’m here to help you thrive.
About Me
I am an artist, poet, coach, educator, and entrepreneur, and the author of Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir. Connecting with works of art, creating safe spaces, and crafting innovative learning activities are my superpowers, and I have dedicated my life to bringing the magic of creativity and art connection to others.
I am passionate about taking art out of dark, stuffy lecture halls and out of the pretentious gatekeeping of “fine art” and into the hearts, minds, and lives of everyone who wants to experience it. I love to explore mixed media in collage, painting, and mosaic.
As a coach, I combine my art and teaching expertise with my obsession with philosophy, personal development, and coaching to create a unique approach to both engaging with art and using art as a tool for self-discovery, clarity, and action.
Explore My Offerings
Art-Based Coaching
Personalized one-on-one sessions using therapeutic art-based methods, including both the making of art and interpreting art. We work on uncovering blocks, overcoming fears, feeling emotions, creating a consistent creative practice, and establishing accountability.
Art Connection Circle
An intimate group program where we explore meaningful art and participate in a variety of introspective activities in community. This program weaves together art appreciation, self-development, and compassionate creativity to foster self-discovery, intimate community, and deep connection to the human spirit.
Speaking & Workshops
Inspire and engage your audience with dynamic arts-based presentations and custom workshops. I am available to work with groups, corporations, and organizations seeking to explore art as a catalyst for personal growth and team building.
Testimonials
The Art Connection Circle was more meaningful than any college class I’ve taken, any professional development training, anything. There’s nothing else like this.
Cindy holds such a safe, supportive, and empowering space during all of her coaching sessions. This allows me to really dig deep and safely explore what has been holding me back from reaching my goals – and encourages and supports me to move forward towards what really fills me up in life! I am honoured to have Cindy as my coach and to know I have someone in my corner supporting me in seeing and realizing my worth, potential, and goals.
Cindy is truly excellent at creating a safe space to share, explore, and feel heard. I was never worried that I was going to say the wrong thing or that I couldn’t say something that I wanted to say because of how it would be reacted to. That safe space allowed us to create deep bonds.
Cindy has helped me so much with confronting and working through my vulnerability with visibility. It’s been empowering to realize that it’s okay to make mistake or not know what I am doing. I can be really vulnerable and honest with Cindy, and she is so gentle and sweet, but also honest and decisive. I would highly recommend her to any heart-centered person who wants to learn to trust themselves and not have a perfect formula to be successful.
About My Book: Art Is About Being Whole
Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir chronicles my journey from a place of trauma, shame, and anxiety to a place of wholeness using my connection to works of art as metaphors to tell the story. Download a free chapter of my book by entering your email below.
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Blog (Substack)
Recent Podcast Episodes
Introducing Spacious Creative – Episode 1: Our Creative Roots
Hello! I'm excited to introduce you to the first episode of a brand new collaborative podcast with my friend Heather Doyle Fraser over on our new substack, The Spacious Creative. In this limited series podcast, we'll explore the topic of creativity from all sorts of...
on coping, compassion, and accommodation with Melissa Cox
In this episode, I chat about what I have been up to, tell you about the new(ish) format for the show, and explore a work by my favorite artist, Naudline Pierre, through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and Shadow Work. Artwork Discussed Nicole Eisenman, Coping,...
exploring internal parts and shadows in Naudline Pierre’s painting
In this episode, I chat about what I have been up to, tell you about the new(ish) format for the show, and explore a work by my favorite artist, Naudline Pierre, through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and Shadow Work. Artwork Discussed Naudline Pierre, Title...
How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English
In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both...
The Sacredness, Duality, and Symbolism of Nature: A Exploration of Night with Madalyn Gregory
Before I transitioned the podcast to its new format as Art and Self with Cindy Ingram, some of my all-time favorite episodes were the ones where I had captivating art conversations with my dear friend, Madalyn. We'd dive deep into a single piece, exploring its...
How a Boring Textbook Transformed into a Courageous, Artistic Memoir with Heather Doyle Fraser
The creation of my new book, Art Is About Being Whole: A Memoir, was a pretty epic journey from start to finish. When I first started the book, it was going to be an art education book, but somewhere along the way, in both little and big moments, the book morphed...
Introducing Spacious Creative – Episode 1: Our Creative Roots
Hello! I'm excited to introduce you to the first episode of a brand new collaborative podcast with my friend Heather Doyle Fraser over on our new substack, The Spacious Creative. In this limited series podcast, we'll explore the topic of creativity from all sorts of...
on coping, compassion, and accommodation with Melissa Cox
In this episode, I chat about what I have been up to, tell you about the new(ish) format for the show, and explore a work by my favorite artist, Naudline Pierre, through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and Shadow Work. Artwork Discussed Nicole Eisenman, Coping,...
exploring internal parts and shadows in Naudline Pierre’s painting
In this episode, I chat about what I have been up to, tell you about the new(ish) format for the show, and explore a work by my favorite artist, Naudline Pierre, through the lenses of Internal Family Systems and Shadow Work. Artwork Discussed Naudline Pierre, Title...
How Art Teaches Us to Embrace the Discomfort of Vulnerability with Dr. Jamie English
In this episode, Dr. Jamie English, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in body acceptance, and I engage in a deep exploration of two artworks side-by-side: Self-Portrait Naked with my Mother II by Chantal Joffe and The Opening by Aleah Chapin. Both...