Experience and reclaim all of who you are.
Utilize your untapped creativity as well as gain a fresh perspective of yourself to cherish & embody…
while I offer a certain caliber of attention, charisma, & care to you, the client.
I help people to see, understand, & come to appreciate their value.
The panther began presenting itself to me in my dreams, somewhere during my mid-late twenties. Being someone who appreciates not only visual metaphor, but symbolism and archetypes that are utilized by our unconscious, I began to notice a pattern of how this regal creature consistently appeared in my dreams— as a guardian. Whenever I would dream of something threatening, without fail, a lone black panther would appear, seemingly from nowhere. It’s demanding yet quiet presence was all that was necessary to cause whatever was threatening me to dissipate, almost immediately.
As time passed, I not only began to understand what this creature meant, historically as well as to me, personally, but, together, we developed a bond. I began to trust what I consider now to be a symbol of my intuition and personal power.
In some shamanistic cultures, black panthers are associated with astral travel.
They’re believed to be the guardians that lead you from the physical, three-dimensional realm to the spiritual, non-physical realm & beyond, overseeing this passage and ensuring that you make the journey swiftly & safely.
These melanistic leopards are also associated with the moon and a divine feminine energy.
Given that panthers are nocturnal, they’re stealthy hunters with keen sight. Similarly, the moon is a beacon of light within darkness, which is much like our intuition that has a way of seeing or sensing the truth of a matter, despite this truth remaining unveiled in our physical or conscious reality.
These agile creatures have hundreds of voluntary muscles that allow for them to choose just when and how to make themselves seen.
The panther, with its luxurious, dark coat & connection to lunar energy, calls us to embrace our shadow self, or the aspects of our personalities that we may repress, deny, have abandoned, or deemed unworthy potentially due to shame, ridicule, or a desire to feel loveable or even wanted.
In Jungian psychology, the idea of individuation is the process of returning to a state of wholeness, accepting both our light and our shadow selves, so that we may experience our fullest potential and the most unique version of ourselves.
I believe that fostering a connection to these aspects of our personality is what is necessary to not only develop a greater capacity to hold space for others in their humanity, but for ourselves. We, as individuals, can’t expect another to give us what it is that we refuse to grant ourselves.
Cultivating compassion for the self is essential for our personal and collective evolution.
Exercising a willingness to be seen, for all of who we are, not only by ourselves, but allowing another to witness us in our humanity, is vulnerable and incredibly brave. (Especially when we are doing so with intention and a sense of agency is felt- there is a mutual understanding of safety as well as a respect for one’s boundaries in place.)
In my relationships, both personally and professionally, I strive to see people and hold compassion for all of who they are- their light & their shadow
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Learn more about my artistic process and mission here.
Pantera di la luce is an experience.
Over the course of 4 weeks, I meet with you (virtually) once a week for at least an hour.
During these meetings, I guide you through process-oriented art exercises that’re designed and intended to spur conversation as well as encourage meaningful exchange. As the weeks progress and a sense of safety and rapport is established, using the art as a visual resource, I ask gentle, non-threatening questions to learn more about you as a person- what inspires you or brings you joy, what keeps you up at night, what makes you tick, etc.
Outside of these virtual sessions, I utilize this information and my own artistry to create not only a portrait of you, but a painting of how you would like to be seen.
At the end of the 4 weeks, you walk away with not only the experience itself, but a physical portrait for you to cherish and embody.
“Khadijah, the High Priestess”, 16x20”, oil on canvas
All portraits are created using premium oil paints & are sealed with a gloss varnish to ensure the integrity of the painting, protecting it from spills, dust, or fading for years to come.
“I have never been painted before, and I didn’t know how to feel. I am also a new mom and needed a reminder of who I am. Lexi made me remember that I can inspire too and that my story matters. ”
— Dalia Yassin, “Dalia, A Voice for Palestine”, 16x20”, oil on canvas
Dalia’s Testimonial
Working with Lexi has been such a pleasant experience. Her pure energy and kind heart shines right through. She has a clam & soft aura that just makes you feel good.
I have never been painted before, and I didn’t know how to feel. I am also a new mom and needed a reminder of who I am. Lexi made me remember that I can inspire too and that my story matters. Just being a part of the process of her painting has been a beautiful experience and very empowering. I felt VERY included and seen.
I love everything about my portrait. Lexi really made me feel like a strong, Palestinian Goddess and yet so soft and feminine. And of course, it’s so beautiful to look at! There’s so much to see! Just like all women, we have so many different sides of us. I feel she captured that so well.
It’s the light, the colors, the warmth, THE [mountain] LION!… And everything I feel my soul is— the olive tree, Palestine (there, right on my face). It’s so reflective of my identity and how I view myself. It’s so much in one piece, I feel emotional and so proud just looking at her work. I cannot thank Lexi enough for this.
Art really does heal and help.
Thank you.
All my love,
Outline of the Pantera di la luce Portrait Service
Meeting 1: Free, Online Consultation (20 minutes)
learn more specific details about the service and how you are a valuable participant in the process as well as have your questions answered prior to any sort of commitment.
Meeting 2: Introduction to Art as Metaphor (60 / 90 minutes)
welcome to a gentle introduction to working with artistic media and materials to explore your sense of self while sharing your perspective with me, the artist, as I get to know you through natural conversation, asking nonthreatening questions from a sincerely curious place.
Meeting 3: The Art of Being Seen (60 / 90 minutes)
let’s explore all the ways in which you show up in the world, in various arenas & dynamics: where and with whom do you feel the most at ease? what does safety mean to you? when do you notice feelings of helplessness, frustration, or joy? are their areas in your life where you could be giving your power away? uncover the answer to these questions and more by working with your subconscious (i.e. making art) in an engaging and empowering way.
Meeting 4: Art & Alchemy (60 / 90 minutes)
this session is tailored specifically to the individual. several options and suggestions are presented to the client from information shared with the artist in previous sessions. ultimately, the client determines how they would like to utilize the final collaborative session— whether it’s through further 3D or 2D art exploration, journaling/ creative writing, or even requesting a human design reading.
(further information on human design readings can be found here)
Meeting 5: “The Unveiling”, Owning Our Power (60 minutes)
during this final session, the artist presents the client with their completed portrait. client and artist engage in informal conversation as each share their experience of the time co-creating and connecting. logistical details of delivering the physical artwork to the client are also finalized.
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Pantera di la luce Portrait Packages
Piccolo
(1) Free, 20 minute Consultation
(1) 10 x 12” original portrait in oil
(2) 60 minute sessions of art making & discussion
Mailer complete with all necessary art materials (within US territories)
Optional custom framing available for additional fee of $300.00
$1,200.00
one-time payment
OR
$240.00 down
&
8 payments of $120.00
Colmo
(1) Free, 20 minute Consultation
(1) 16 x 20” original portrait in oil
(3) 60 minute sessions of art making & discussion
Mailer complete with multiple artistic media & materials (ships worldwide)
Optional custom framing available for additional fee of $200.00
$3,200.00
one-time payment
OR
$640.00 down
&
8 payments of $320.00
Grande
(1) Free, 20 minute Consultation
(1) custom sized original portrait in oil (starting at 24 x 30”)
(3) 90 minute sessions of art making & discussion
Mailer complete with multiple artistic media & “thank you” gift (ships worldwide)
Optional custom frame included in price
$4,995.00
one-time payment (starting price)
OR
$999.00 down
&
8 payments of $499.50
Schedule a free, 20 minute online consultation to discuss any questions you may have.
Learn more about the Pantera di la luce experience
and
have specific questions or concerns addressed prior to making any sort of commitment, no money down.
