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Stephanie Krimmel

Blossoming Without a Map

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Stephanie Krimmel’s story unfolds through a daily art habit, revealing how letting go of plans can lead to powerful creative transformation.

In this deeply personal and creatively rich talk, artist Stephanie Krimmel shares her unconventional path back to art after decades away. What began as a simple six-minute-a-day digital painting practice became a lifelong journey of curiosity, experimentation, and installation art. From burnout to breakthrough, Stephanie reflects on how unstructured time, creative play, and community helped her blossom without a set plan. Her story challenges conventional ideas of progress and perfection, offering a refreshing take on what it means to grow as an artist—and a person—through process, not outcome.

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What happens when we let go and let growth surprise us?

Join us to hear Stephanie Krimmel’s journey of a midlife pivot into art after 20 years in another career.

Through personal stories and images, Stephanie invites us to consider how blossoming can be unpredictable, nonlinear, and more beautiful for it.

Come for a morning of reflection, art, and inspiration — and perhaps discover where your own next unexpected blossom might take root.

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