hello
I’m Leah, an artist specialising in feng shui art
Ever heard of feng shui? Feng Shui (pronounced "fung shway") is an ancient practice for optimising the energy flow of a space for harmony and balance. It’s a big inspiration for my art.
The practice is centered on balancing the five natural elements—wood, fire, earth, metal, and water — along with the complementary forces of yin and yang.
It turns out that there’s science to this ancient wisdom. The principles of feng shui are supported by environmental psychology, which shows how our surroundings (the colors, the layout, and the visuals) directly impact our behavior, stress levels, and overall well-being. The term ‘chi’ or life energy can be thought of today as the way an environment affects our mood, productivity, and relationships.
When you apply these concepts to something like art placement, you're not just decorating; you're creating a space that feels naturally balanced and emotionally supportive. It’s about more than just aesthetics; it's about making your home feel good.
I’m a contemporary painter working primarily in acrylic from my studio in Surrey, England. Having studied Feng Shui myself, I utilise colour, shape and subject as an energetic remedy to enhance well-being and promote positive flow.
the art of well-being
The emphasis on natural elements, balanced compositions, and strategic color placement isn't just for aesthetics; it's proven to have a real impact on our well-being. Simply being around nature-inspired visuals can lower stress, while a well-arranged space can actually boost our cognitive function and emotional stability. The ancient principles of colour psychology in feng shui are right in line with modern research on how different hues affect our mood and behavior.
what’s a bagua map?
The bagua map is a feng shui tool you could liken to a blueprint of your home’s energy. Your space is divided into different areas, using compass directions, each one representing an aspect of your life. By figuring out where these zones are, you can start to balance the energy and bring more of what you want into your life. One of the ways to do this is by placing art.
Check out the bagua map download at the bottom of this page, it will help you to know which art goes where and it’s free!
it’s all about yin and yang
Nothing is all good or all bad. All things have both yin and yang.
We need both, in a comfortable, supportive flow. Yin is slow, soft and quiet. Yang is fast, bright and loud. If yin is stronger, yang is weaker and vice versa. Creating spaces that combine both energies, in the right areas, can enhance our wellbeing.
