renée a. schuls-jacobson
The State of Undress Project: A Longterm Art Endeavor
I’m excited to announce that I’ve found a way to unify my passion for combining words and art in an effort to inspire others. The State of Undress Project, which — when complete — will feature 18 paintings of women of every age, color, and social class. To be part of “The State of Undress Project”, women must be able to articulate an invisible obstacle they have overcome (or that they are actively working on) and be willing to frame this challenge as a strength. They must be willing to pose in some state of undress – lingerie or bathing suit, or slip (of their choosing) — and have their likeness painted as an impressionistic piece of art. …
Unfinished Business
Did you ever have an unrequited romance? Do you still think of that person? That moment? How long has it been? And how do you let it go?…
My Video for #WorldBenzoDay
Today is World Benzodiazepine Awareness Day. This is my contribution. Note: I should have probably taken a moment to think about dressing up,…
World Benzo Awareness Day: Coming Soon
Instead of teaching us to slow down and take time to care for ourselves, our culture teaches us that we’re supposed to hurry up and get as fast as possible so that we can get back to work. We believe doctors have our best interests at heart, and we are taught to admire them – not question them. …
Signs From The Universe
Many years ago, I inherited one of my grandmother’s plants: a heavy pot of thick roots and tens of long, robust green…
What it Means to Survive
The last time I tried out for Survivor was in 2013. I was healthy. Or at least, I thought I was. (I…
Sketching Project: Joe
Nearly a year ago, I joined Neutral Ground, a peer support group for people who are divorced, widowed, or ending a significant…
Oy Vey! The Matzah Balls!
A few years ago, I did a crap load of cooking. I was preparing for Passover, so I was doing what Jewish mothers do — cooking up a storm. I was Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray and Betty-freaking-Crocker — except the Jewish version.
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Sketching Project: Chad
This is Chad, a student at Monroe Community College. A devoted husband and father, Chad’s back in school after a long absence. He was…
The Discomfort of Unlearning
We can unlearn a behavior or a habit, but it takes time. The longer we behave a certain way, the longer it takes to change that pattern or habit or behavior. Unlearning is hard….