OPEN STUDIO

 
Hands by Vanja Vukelic
 
 

A creative and intuitive space
for moving through the in-between.

One-on-one sessions for artists, mothers and creatives, bridging the spiritual and the practical to find clarity, creative flow, and intuitive direction.

 
Desert Photo by Vanja Vukelic

You’re standing at the edge of something: grief, motherhood, creative expansion, spiritual awakening, new beginning, taking a leap. A threshold. That liminal space where what was no longer fits, and what’s coming hasn’t fully arrived. Wherever you are on this path, we also acknowledge the unraveling of old systems built on violence, erasure, and displacement. This too is a liminal space, one that shapes how we show up in our sessions and the world at large. 

These sessions are a place to shift energy, receive insight, and be held. They combine conversation, creativity, and intuitive reflection, and we move slowly and with intention. We drink tea. I sit beside you to listen, witness, and hold a mirror to the wisdom already living in your body.

I offer this because my life and my art are sort of a gallery of thresholds: of war, displacement, of mothering in a broken world, endless initiations, of spiritually led life, living internationally, of dream and plant magic, of making devotional art, and sustaining myself with it for the last ten years.

 
Vanja Vukelic

About me

My life has never followed a traditional path. My teachers are war, plants, land, dreams, motherhood, my body, and my art practice. I’ve learned by walking barefoot on the earth, feeling the world beneath my feet and the unseen around me. My curriculum is lived experience, rooted in presence, creativity, and embodiment.

My paintings, especially through my recent body of work Ecologies of the Feminine, explore the thresholds between intuition, nature, and the sacred. Watercolor is my way of listening, a dialogue with the unseen, an honoring of the energy that moves through the body and the earth.

I’ve trained in intuitive plant medicine, traditional Thai bodywork, and Toltec dreamwork, and hold the Munay-Ki rites. My deepest understanding has evolved through the meeting of creativity, intuition, and eco-feminist inquiry ; a devotion to art as a living dialogue between body, spirit, and earth.

I was born in Bosnia and now live in Toronto, where I paint, write, and raise my son. My life and work are guided by the belief that art, intuition, and liberation are inseparable.

 
Desert Photo by Vanja Vukelic

This is a field of permission and presence. We tend the threshold until it becomes a doorway. 
You’re not meant to cross it alone.

 
 
Testimonials
Mariana Gutierrez

My one-on-one with Vanja was filled with clarity, her words brought me back to my essence, body and self-love. Her channeling brought me inspiration and confidence to sing and play and be my unabridged child-like self. Even after months of this session with her I can still resonate with the messages she brought and it keeps bringing me so much joy, the joy you usually feel in ceremonies after all that dark stuff and you've been cleansed and blessed with love. You can feel her connection with nature and the helping healing spirits of earth. And very important for me, she's someone who’s down to earth! 

Sara Bagladi

Vanja’s words were like honey dripping softly into my being, making me feel soft, trustful and loving towards the world and myself. Her words are loving and poetic. They are soft but go very deep. She takes you by the hand and shows you how to love yourself and have trust in your path. Magic happens in the place she holds. 

Julia Bond

My one-on-one sessions with Vanja felt like coming home to myself.  The conversation was guided by the divine. This essence filled my heart with feelings of deep connection, compassion, and love. I experienced the clouds lifting and clarity washing over me. These were truths I held in my bones affirming my life's purpose. I have since carried a stronger line of empowerment within myself on my path and an unwavering connection to the natural world around me.  This offering was a soul reset. Vanja's connection with mother earth is profound and clear. She held the space for me to share exactly where I was desiring support with ease and care. I am deeply and forever grateful for this gift. She is truly in service to humanity and bridging realms.

Sarah Abdulbaki

I booked my session not really knowing what to expect, but the meeting was exactly what I needed! It was clear, engaging, and I really felt seen. Vanja was amazing. I had a few questions for her before the reading, and she was very approachable and helpful. If you’re on the fence about booking a reading, I say go for it. I loved mine and will definitely repeat in the future. Vanja is a light.

Megan Dwyer

I worked with Vanja in a time of personal initiation and transformation in my creative life. The dialogue we shared brought inspiration and healing to my journey in this cycle of life. I felt seen, heard, and held in exactly the way my being yearned for as I read and reread her transmission. She included many different elements in the reading and shared everything in a voice of love and invitation that felt uplifting and provided me with tools and perspective to help myself further. I am grateful for the experience, as it continues to enrich my life as the days unfold. 

 
Watercolour by Vanja Vukelic

  • A 90-minute conversation. 

    All sessions can take place via Facetime, Zoom, Phone, or In-Person (Toronto), depending on what feels most comfortable for you.

    ***NOTE: These sessions are not a substitute for therapy or professional mental health services. Rather, they are a sharing of insights drawn from my own personal experiences, knowing we all benefit from fresh perspectives that guide and inspire us. Within this intimate container, you’re invited to self-locate and find your own truth. I’m an artist, not a mental health professional, coach, consultant, or licensed therapist. 

  • Before checkout, please include one clear question you’d like us to explore during our session. Something that feels important or tender for you right now. I’ll sit with it ahead of time, paying attention to anything that comes through in my dreams, body, or intuition. I’ll take notes and read them to you during our session. From there, we’ll talk and see what else emerges together. Your question will be the focus and starting point for the guidance you receive.

    • What your soul is asking of you right now

    • Listening to your intuition and developing practices that strengthen it

    • Caring for your nervous system in times of change

    • The messages coming through your dreams or your body, and how to embody them

    • Deep visioning and how to weave unseen ideas into everyday life

    • Grounding through plant-based rituals, body awareness, and creative exercises

    • Projects, ideas, or pitches you’re developing — from concept to presentation

    • Writing and refining your newsletter or artist statement

    • Building and nurturing your mailing list or online community

    • Mapping, organizing, and structuring your creative day or work rhythm

    • Overcoming procrastination, distraction, and creative burnout

    • Finding balance between visibility and rest in your social media presence

    • Tracking your creative and energetic cycles, and learning to move with them

    • Rooting your spiritual gifts in your body and voice

    • Moving from discipline to devotion

    • Reclaiming your sovereignty

  • Please email me vanja@vanjavukelic.com for more information. If you’re in Toronto, I’m available to meet in person.

  • All bookings are non-refundable. If you need to reschedule, please do so at least 48 hours before our scheduled session. Cancellations made after booking will not be refunded, and no-shows will not be allowed to rebook.

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