Text Box: The Artist in Her Studio Klyczek Nordstrom is an artist working among a community of artists at Union Street Gallery. She trained as a portrait painter over 20 years ago. She currently accepts portrait commissions in graphite and charcoal drawings, oil and acrylic paintings. Portrait paintings and drawings are based on photographs supplied by the client or the subject(s) can be photographed by Klyczek Nordstrom. View portraits and pricing schedule.  Recent works include “Sacre Coeur” (Sacred Heart) a series of drawings, paintings and wire sculptures depicting the female form expressing the art of healing and self care. “Seeking the Feminine Divine” is a series of graphite and gold watercolor drawings of heads, hands and feet encircled with rings of light and energy. “Exploration” is a series of non-objective expressions in color, texture and form using mixed media. Her ongoing series of assemblages are intimate art forms incorporating found objects, handmade papers and painting in hand held, wall mounted and tabletop boxes.  Klyczek Nordstrom creates a line of jewelry entitled “Soul Dancers”. Soul Dancers symbolize the feminine form in a state of joy. Each one-of-a-kind pin or pendant is individually handcrafted in wire, beads and trinkets. View and order Soul Dancer. Art as Healing  |  Speaker on the Healing Effects of Art Klyczek Nordstrom’s art is a testament to wholeness, spirituality and peace. For 16 years her art has facilitated her healing from child sexual abuse. Artworks portray anger, disbelief, and despair and move into the reconstruction of her passions, finding joy, and thriving. She believes sharing her story through her art helps others to" see” the process clearly and gives hope that healing is possible. Klyczek Nordstrom is available for speaking to groups in informal and educational settings. More on workshops and lectures.   Children’s Author and Illustrator As part of the healing journey Klyczek Nordstrom has written and illustrated “All-ee, All-ee in Free” for children and adults healing from child sexual abuse. Brilliantly colored illustrations capture the pain, strength, courage and hope of recovery. The straightforward cut outs encompass diversity. The illustrations are not gender, race, or body type specific. The positive and childlike illustrations are accompanied by simple language and steps. Colors, along with facial and hand expressions, are used to help children identify feelings and lead the reader through the stages of the healing process. For more details or to order the book.