Petals & Paintbrushes

Ep. 143. In this heart-opening episode, artist and healing guide Ovi Paulter shares how painting became her lifeline during a season of burnout. What started as a quiet creative escape blossomed into a powerful path of emotional restoration and self-discovery. Ovi opens up about the transformative magic of gentle creativity; creating without pressure, embracing mistakes, and finding presence in every brushstroke. She dives into the mental health benefits of art, how using non-toxic materials deepens our connection to the process, and why she believes art is not a luxury, but a necessity for women reclaiming their joy. Whether you're a seasoned artist or haven’t touched a paintbrush since childhood, this conversation is a soulful nudge to explore your creativity as an act of self-care. Segments ​How burnout led Ovi back to the canvas ​The link between creativity and lowered stress levels ​Why “you can paint over everything” is her life and art motto ​The beauty of imperfection and showing up just as you are ​Ovi’s vision for accessible, non-judgmental art spaces for women Ovi's Bio Ovi is a floral oil painter, teacher, and nonprofit founder helping women reconnect with peace, identity, and beauty through slow, soulful creativity. She began painting during a season of deep burnout — not to become an artist, but to breathe again. Now she teaches others to create without pressure, using non-toxic materials and a gentle, step-by-step approach. Her message isn’t about performance. It’s about creating softness and a sense of belonging in a world that asks too much. Floral Painting with Ovi Ovi's Instagram Viv's Socials ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Want to be a guest on Perspective with Viv? Send Viv a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/perspectivewithviv