My Story
A little France. A lot of Japan.
New roots in Canada.
Bonjour. ăăă«ăĄăŻ.
And hello from Ottawa.
Iâm CĂ©cile. Sensitive, introverted, with a mind that rarely runs out of things to think about.
And yes, I made a space for women like us.
Why Creative Kokoro?
For a long time, I kept much of myself quiet. Perhaps thatâs why the words your voice matters mean so much to me today.
Iâve spent years trying to understand myself. Books, reflections, questions. Plenty of questions.
I could explain so much. It didnât mean I felt at home in my own life.
Creativity kept bringing me back. When I couldnât find the right words, I could make a mark. When my head was too full, my hands could begin.
Japan became part of that language: calligraphy, paper, the beauty of paying attention. Now, in Canada, Iâm making new roots without leaving that part of me behind.
My mind has always loved making connections. A little like hanabi, Japanese fireworks, where one spark opens into another. What may look like separate worlds from the outside has always felt connected to me.
Creative Kokoro grew through the things that helped me feel closer to myself: art, movement, Japanese wisdom, words, colour and curiosity. My book, my cyanotypes and our time to create and reflect each offer a different way in.
Iâm also a mother of two. So the âquiet atelierâ meets real life quite often. TrĂšs often.
You wonât find a perfectly finished woman here. Youâll find someone who cares deeply about helping you hear yourself, and take that knowing into your life.
A little blue on the fingers.
A little more trust in the next step.
Your voice matters. Express it your way.
CĂ©cile
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