To make art is to respond, reflect, and resolve
Studio
The Studio at The 3 Brushes, LLC reflects my creative practice as both an art therapist and an artist. It brings together a curated portfolio of original artwork, creative workshops, and community events that invite exploration, connection, and creative expression.
My artwork includes original pieces, sketchbook studies, workshop examples, and process-based explorations shaped by curiosity, experimentation, and creative inquiry.
Feel free to explore the Studio Shop for current available artworks and products.
My work explores themes of grief, loss, renewal, change, nature, embodiment, and the human experience, considering how art can create space for reflection, meaning-making, emotional expression, and personal growth.
I work across a variety of materials and approaches, including painting, mixed media, drawing, woodburning, and experimental studio practices. Mistakes, revisions, unfinished work, and unexpected discoveries are embraced as essential parts of the creative process.
Curious about the role of creativity in emotional healing? Learn more about What Is Art Therapy?
To learn more about my background, approach, and the philosophy behind The 3 Brushes, visit the About page.
Whether you’re exploring my artwork, considering a commission, interested in participating in a workshop, or looking for opportunities to connect through community events, I invite you to explore the Studio and discover what resonates with you.
Community Events
Thank you to all who attended this past Professional Meet & Greet and made inspiring traded Artist Trading Cards to trade and share with other colleagues.
Stay connected for upcoming community events and networking opportunities!
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Thank you everyone for creating, connecting, and collaborating!
Professional Meet & Greet: Create & Connect
Friday, September 25, 2026
11:00 AM–1:30 PMCREATE Arts Center
914 Silver Spring Avenue, Ste. 101
Silver Spring, MD 20910Come Create & Connect
Join us for a FREE professional meet-and-greet at CREATE Arts Center, centered around creativity, intentional conversation, and making genuine connections with other professionals in the community.
Hosted by Lindsay Downs of The 3 Brushes, LLC
This gathering is an opportunity to step away from the usual networking format and spend some time creating, talking, sharing resources, and getting to know colleagues—both familiar faces and new ones.
Artist Trading Cards & Networking
We'll be creating Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) together.
Each participant may create 1–3 cards to keep and/or exchange with other attendees. No art experience is necessary—just come ready to make something and connect.
You're also welcome to bring:
Business cards
Digital or printed promotional materials
Resources from your organization or practice
Information you'd like to share with other professionals
There will be plenty of room for informal networking and genuine conversation rather than simply exchanging contact information.
This event is open to anyone who works in healthcare or related such as community organizations that support healthcare or are related—not just therapists or art therapists. Feel free to invite colleagues and other healthcare professionals who may be interested in connecting with others in the community.
The event is FREE.
You're welcome to stay for the full 11:00 AM–1:30 PM event or stop by for whatever portion of the gathering works with your schedule.
RSVP
Please RSVP so Lindsay has an idea of how many people may attend and can bring enough art materials for everyone. You’re welcome to simply come and enjoy too! Last minute schedule changes happen.
RSVP to Lindsay:
lindsaykdowns.arttherapy@the3brushes.comYou can also contact Lindsay with questions, concerns, or day-of-event questions if you need help finding the space.
Coffee & Treats
Kaldi's Social House is located next door to CREATE Arts Center if you'd like to grab a coffee or treat before or during the meet-and-greet.
Visit Kaldi's website for their current offerings:
https://www.kaldissocial.com/Parking
A covered parking garage is located across the street from CREATE Arts Center. Parking is metered by the hour.
About CREATE Arts Center
The 3 Brushes, LLC is a community collaborator and is not directly affiliated with CREATE Arts Center.
If you're curious about CREATE Arts Center or would like to learn more about the space, you may contact:
Lisa Pascal
lisa@createartscenter.orgClayton Evans
clayton@createartscenter.orgCREATE main phone: (301) 588-2787
Please do not contact CREATE's main number for event RSVPs.
For RSVPs, please contact Lindsay by email at: lindsaykdowns.arttherapy@the3brushes.com.Come Make Something & Meet Someone New
Come create something, exchange ideas and resources, and make connections with colleagues in the community.
We hope to see you there!
UPCOMING CREATE Arts Center Workshop on Saturday, 09/19/2026 from 3pm-6pm
WORKSHOPS
Workshops are designed for mental health and medical professionals and non-healthcare professionals. Workshops are art based and not clinical art therapy groups. There are currently no clinical art therapy groups being offered through The 3 Brushes, LLC.
If you’d like to be a community collaborator, feel free to connect with me. I’m available to co-lead workshops, arts-based events, and mental health awareness advocacy opportunities.
Want to collaborate? Learn more →
Interested in individual art therapy services instead?
Looking to learn more?
• About Lindsay Downs
• What Is Art Therapy?
• Art Therapy for Grief and Loss
• Contact The 3 Brushes
A special thank you to all who attended and participated in Mindfulness Practices in Mark-Making on Saturday, July 25th, 2026.
Stay tuned for future workshop offerings!
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Mindfulness Practices in Mark-Making Workshop
Workshop Date: 07/25/26, 2pm-4pm
Thank you to all who came and participated in this workshop. It was a wonderful experience and I hope to expand upon this workshop series in the near future.
COST: $50 per participant
(All art supplies and workshop setup included)LOCATION:
The Kentlands
Artists on Market Gallery
305 Main St. 1st Floor
Gaithersburg, Maryland 20878
SPONSORS:
The Kentlands Community Foundation & Gaithersburg Artists CollectiveFor more information, please visit:
https://www.kentlands.org/gaithersburg-artist-collectiveSpace is limited!
Join us for a creative mindfulness and mark-making workshop using natural materials, traditional art media, and nature-inspired design practices. This experiential art workshop invites participants to slow down, reconnect creatively, and explore expressive art-making in a relaxed and supportive environment.
Participants will create original designs inspired by nature and handmade creative processes while engaging with mindfulness-based art practices focused on observation, texture, movement, and playful experimentation.
This workshop encourages curiosity, relaxation, and creative expression without pressure, perfectionism, or performance. Samples, natural studies, materials, and guided prompts will be provided, with plenty of time for individual exploration and art-making.
Whether you are new to art or have years of creative experience, this workshop is designed to help rekindle a sense of play, reflection, and creative renewal through the process of making art with nature inspired media.
Great for most ages (12+) and all skill levels. Invite a friend, loved one, or family member to share the experience!
Art Therapist & Artist
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Commission Inquiries
Commissioned artwork is offered as a separate creative service and is distinct from art therapy.
Each piece is developed with attention to emotional tone, symbolism, and material exploration. My work often explores themes of grief, loss, transition, healing, and renewal through imagery inspired by people, nature, and lived experience.
I work across a range of materials and approaches, embracing variation and revision as natural parts of the creative process.
Commissioned pieces may be well suited for personal collections, therapeutic spaces, and other environments seeking reflective, meaningful, and human-centered artwork.
Pricing & Availability
Commissions are priced at a flat rate based on the size, materials, medium, and estimated time required for each piece.
Due to clinical and professional commitments, commission availability is limited. I may not be able to accommodate every request.
Shipping
I do not currently offer international shipping. Domestic shipping options vary depending on the size and materials of the artwork, as well as shipping costs. Available options and estimated fees can be discussed during the commission inquiry process.
Inquiries
To inquire about a commission, please complete a commission form.
I aim to respond within 1–2 business days, except during planned leave. Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee acceptance of a commission.
You’re also welcome to contact me by email with questions about the commission process.
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To maintain clear professional boundaries and protect the integrity of the therapeutic relationship, The 3 Brushes, LLC does not accept, create, or fulfill commissioned artwork requests, paid creative projects, or private art-making services for current art therapy clients.
This includes, but is not limited to:
Custom or commissioned artwork
Paid or requested creative projects outside of the therapeutic process
Requests for the therapist to create, modify, or complete artwork on behalf of a client
Art-related business transactions between therapist and current clients
Art-making may be used within the context of art therapy sessions as part of the therapeutic process. In this setting, the focus remains on the client’s own expression, exploration, and clinical treatment goals. The art therapist’s role is to facilitate, support, and guide the therapeutic process, not to produce artwork for the client.
While The 3 Brushes, LLC may also maintain a separate professional or creative presence that includes artwork, educational materials, or other offerings, these activities are distinct from clinical art therapy services.
No commercial or creative services are offered to current art therapy clients in order to avoid dual relationships, conflicts of interest, and boundary confusion.
Clients acknowledge that participation in art therapy does not include access to commissioned artwork, private creative services, or artist-for-hire arrangements. Maintaining this separation supports ethical practice, clinical clarity, and the safety of the therapeutic relationship.
Former clients may inquire about creative services after the termination of art therapy; however, such requests are reviewed carefully and may still be declined to preserve ethical boundaries and prevent potential dual relationships or conflicts of interest.
Artwork, Images & Privacy
Current and former client artwork is never used for marketing, promotional purposes, or other business activities.
For workshops and networking events, participants may voluntarily provide permission for the use of artwork they create or images of their participation. Written permission forms are provided when applicable. When images are shared, identifying details: including faces and other recognizable features are removed or edited to help protect participants’ privacy.
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Are all of the artworks featured in the Studio Gallery available for purchase?
Check out the Studio Shop → for artwork currently available for purchase.
Some pieces featured in the Studio Gallery may have already been sold, gifted to friends or family, placed in a private collection, or retained as part of my personal artist collection. These works may not be currently available for purchase.
Select artworks and written works may also become available as limited-edition prints or other products in the Studio Shop.
Client artwork created during art therapy sessions is never used for sales, marketing, promotional, or educational purposes, regardless of whether the individual is a current or former client.
Any imagery used by The 3 Brushes, LLC, for sales, marketing, educational materials, or website content is either original artwork created by Lindsay Downs, properly licensed royalty-free content, or material sourced from the public domain.
If you have questions about a specific piece, print availability, or commissions, please feel free to email me.
Studio Gallery
Curated artwork, commissioned pieces, sketchbook explorations, and work from workshops and community events.
"Through the Hedges", acrylic on canvas, 12 × 14. This painting explores themes of renewal, change, growth, acceptance, and integration, inviting reflection on the evolving nature of healing and transformation. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"The Mountain", acrylic on canvas, 8 × 10. Created as a wedding gift for a friend from Indonesia, this painting celebrates friendship, new beginnings, and the journey of building a life in a new country. Private Collection — Not for Sale
"Friendship Across Borders", oil pastel in sketchbook. Created from a reference image, this study explores themes of nationality, identity, friendship, and innocence. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Rainbow Forest", upcycled mixed media incorporating textiles, inks, gauche, and watercolor with acrylic on wood canvas. This piece explores themes of play, capacity, change, and growth emerging from pain through the use of layered materials and texture. Renewal themes from repurposing textiles and materials. Private Collection - Not For Sale
"Memorial Box", memorialization art making and honoring memory, multimedia piece: paper plaster, wood, sheel, Model Magic, paper, textiles, stone, and found objects. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Alternative Book & Collage", mixed media using recycled ephemera, book pages, and magazine images and text. This mixed-media study explores storytelling, symbolism, and meaning-making through the layered use of found materials and collage. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Unhinged Chicken Doll", recycled articulated keychain, found objects, and textiles. Part of an ongoing series of handmade healing dolls exploring themes of grief, loss, play, and creative exploration. Each piece reflects an interest in symbolism, recycled materials, and the ways handmade objects can invite curiosity, comfort, and personal meaning. Private Collection — Not for Sale
"Quote Tags" (multiple pieces), mixed media incorporating textiles, shells, found objects, thread, and paper. This wearable art study explores the idea of carrying memory through meaningful objects, symbolism, and personal reflection. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Wondering", mixed media piece: markers, colored pencil, and watercolor in sketchbook. Created from a National Geographic reference image, this study explores themes of identity and adolescence. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Hope Doctor", mixed media: watercolor, pen and ink, and colored pencil on recycled paper. Created from a reference image, this study explores themes of medical trauma, uncertainty, powerlessness, and helplessness. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Fatima", mixed media on recycled paper. Created from a reference photograph, this portrait study explores themes of world cultures, heritage, and identity. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
Experimental play in sketchbook, mixed media, "Fur Baby" , piece exploring pet loss and friendship with animals. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Gardener", a watercolor and ballpoint pen in sketchbook piece. This sketchbook piece explores growth, change, and the ongoing process of adapting to our environments. Through layered watercolor and intentional pen marks, the piece reflects growth as a lived and embodied experience—one shaped by our surroundings, relationships, choices, and capacity to respond to change. Like tending a garden, adaptation may involve patience, attention, uncertainty, and a willingness to work with what emerges. The piece considers how we both shape and are shaped by the environments in which we live. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Cottagecore Nana", mixed media on recycled paper. This piece honors memory and the comfort found in traditions, rituals, and simple living; especially when reminded of grandparents and slow, sustainable living. Created on recycled paper, the piece reflects how familiar objects, routines, and places can carry meaning across time, connecting us to a sense of home, belonging, and remembrance. The work honors the quiet beauty of everyday life and the ways cherished memories can be preserved, reimagined, and carried with us. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Untitled". No need to have a title for every piece. This piece explores curiosity and mark-making as both a creative practice and a way to build technical skills. Through watercolor, stamps, ink, and markers, the process invites experimentation with color, texture, repetition, movement, and form. Sketchbook play creates space for responsive art-making—following the feedback of the materials, noticing what emerges, and allowing one mark to inform the next without requiring a predetermined outcome. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Deep Rest", sketchbook exploration using colored pencil and acrylic paint. This study explores themes of processing, restoration, and the idea that rest can be a productive and healthy adaptive response. Created through a process-based approach, the work reflects on the role of rest as an essential part of healing, creativity, and everyday living. Artist's Collection — Not for Sale
"Terrariums", mixed media incorporating mosses, lichen, sand, stone, wood, and a found plastic toy. This series explores themes of environment, change, growth, and containment through layered natural and found materials. Private Collection - Not For Sale
"Life Transitions as Tree" explores major life decisions and significant seasons of change through symbolism and metaphor. This mixed-media piece incorporates textiles, acrylic paint, and adhesives to reflect the layered nature of growth, transition, and personal meaning-making. Private Collection - Not For Sale
Art Supply Donations
Every creative material has a story. Sometimes, that story continues in the hands of someone new.
If you have gently used art supplies, paper, textiles, found objects, toys, miniatures, or other creative materials that are no longer being used, I welcome the opportunity to give them a second life. Your contribution can support my art therapy practice, personal art-making, and community workshops while reducing waste and supporting a small, local business.
I also welcome contributions from local businesses with surplus inventory or materials that can no longer be sold because of minor cosmetic damage, discontinued stock, or other non-safety-related reasons.
If you are interested in contributing materials, I would be happy to connect and discuss what you have available. Due to space, safety, and clinical considerations, I may not be able to accept every item.
Please note: The 3 Brushes, LLC is not a nonprofit organization, and material contributions are not tax-deductible.
Looking for another place to give your used art materials, hobby kits, and gently used supplies to?
I highly recommend a trip and visit to: Upcycled Creative Reuse Center in Alexandria, VA
To learn more, visit their donation appointment page: CLICK HERE