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Alena Hennessy Author

Alena Hennessy is a flower essence practitioner, energy healer, Reiki Master, and noted artist. Her work has been featured in numerous magazines and publications, including Spirituality & Health, Natural Health, Redbook, The Washington Post, and Good Morning America. She is the author of the Mysteries of Love Oracle DeckCultivating Your Creative Life, The Painting Workbook, and Intuitive Painting Workshop; a beloved teacher of the art-making process, both online and at select retreats; and a sacred space-holder for women’s creative expression. Her paintings combine spiritual inspiration and heartfelt expression with botanical detail. She has exhibited across major cities in the US, along with several museum shows.

Jane Hennessy credits her formal education as much as the benefit of traveling extensively while with her family for her success. After graduating high school, she received her BA from Florida State University, majoring in design, printmaking, and art history. Throughout her professional career, she has worked in merchandising design for JC Penny, owned Custom Signs & Murals for twelve years, and later was a digital artist for Fox Television in Tampa, Florida, for nine years. Jane, mother of three accomplished children, now enjoys painting and living in Asheville, North Carolina. Visit her online at janessy.com.