The story about
my art.
It all started on the 16th of February 2022.
I had a difficult time at that moment, knowing my Dad was really sick, so I needed some help.
I had my first session with my psychologist, which was great, and at the end of our chat, she asked me: "And now, Miss Jelen, what are the plans for the rest of the day?"
I answered: "I think I would like to paint."
My psychologist: "That's a good idea."
![Anna Jelen, the time expert, keynote speaker, artist, painter, writer, who creates moments in her laundry room by painting pictures next to washing machines.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/8f604f_55885966bfc14145b64239c8d229b7d8~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_563,h_440,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/laundry%20art%20SMALL%201.jpg)
![Anna Jelen sitting on a washing machine next to her painting, in her art phase in the laundry room.](https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f43168_9d016a83ae244d998825e66820ccd52c~mv2.jpg/v1/fill/w_547,h_365,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01,enc_avif,quality_auto/DSC03813_JPG.jpg)
I hung up the phone and walked around the apartment. Where could I paint? But our apartment is harmonic, beautiful - it didn't seem like the right place.
A few minutes later, I found myself in the basement. In the laundry room. A cold and chaotic place.
"Yes...." I thought. "That's the right place."
It's just a tiny corner in the laundry room, but I have spent hours every day down there since that day. I call it the #kellerphase (basementphase).
I believe I'm addicted to it; when I wake up, I want to go there. When I go to bed, I can't wait to get back.
Whenever my work is done in the office - you'll find me in the basement. Of course, I remain active as a keynote speaker.