The Art of Persuasion: A Journey into Landscape Photography with a Courtroom Graphic Designer

Jason Barnes is a courtroom graphic designer and landscape photographer. Both roles involves a delicate dance of persuasion and education in which he aims to evoke both intellectual and emotional responses from the audience. 
In this blog post, we explore Jason’s background, examining how he seamlessly combines his expertise in visual persuasion with landscape photography. We also discuss his upcoming landscape photography class at The Estelle Center.

7 Ways Baking Can Improve Your Mental Health

Baking can be a profession, hobby, or way to spend an afternoon. It can also give your mental health a boost. In this article, we list the seven ways baking can improve your mental health. 
Boost Your Mood Dr. Barbara Geisser, a neurologist at the Pacific Brain Health Center in Santa Monica, California, praised the benefits of baking, stating that kneading dough can be a good form of exercise. The Mayo Clinic reminds us that “Physical activity can boost production of the brain's feel-good neurotransmitters, called endorphins.” 

Unveiling the Estelle Center for Creative Arts: Igniting Passion and Fostering Creativity

Wouldn't it be great if there was a place where you could go to explore your creativity? A place that nurtures your creative journey and connects you with like-minded people who can support and collaborate with you? And wouldn’t it be even better if that place was in a delightful, artsy small town with a slower pace and friendly faces? If that town were nestled in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountain wilderness, it would be even more amazing. Yes, it would. That's why Jennifer Peterson founded the Estelle Center.

Think You’re Too Old To Reinvent Yourself? Think Again. Painter Builds Successful New Career at 65–and Is Having The Time Of Her Life

If you’ve ever dreamed of a new career or creating deeper meaning and purpose in your life, you’re going to love Irene Roderick. Irene–who is leading a quilting retreat at the Estelle Center in April–reinvented herself at 65. Now, at 73, she is enjoying more fun and success than ever before. Her story is inspiring because of the age at which she took a leap, but also because she is an artist making a living from her art.