Sha Huang 黄莎
I’m Sha Huang—artist, poet, art-based life coach, and professor—exploring healing and transformation through art, writing, and community.
About
Dr. Sha Huang is an artist, poet, art-based life coach, and professor whose work bridges language, culture, and healing through creative expression.As Associate Professor of Asian Studies and Chinese at Kennesaw State University, she teaches courses on language and cultures, while also exploring how art and storytelling can foster resilience and empathy across cultures.Her poetry and paintings have been exhibited and published internationally, earning recognition such as Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net nominations and the “Very Influential Artist” Award from Tranquility Fine Arts Gallery.Through Quiet Water Studio, Dr. Huang brings together her creative and scholarly paths, offering expressive arts workshops and community programs that integrate painting, poetry, and reflective writing.She believes that art has the quiet power to help us listen, to heal, and to rediscover balance in the flow of everyday life.
Email: [email protected]
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Saatchi Art Page: https://www.saatchiart.com/shahuang-art
Creation
Bilingual Poetry Collection: October Fruit / 十月之果 — published by 银河出版社, Hong Kong.Poetry Publication: Published over 50 poems internationally in English and Chinese and nominated for Pushcart Prize and Best of the Net.Exhibits: Art works shown in galleries and exhibits across China and the U.S., including Chengdu, Suzhou, Atlanta, Asheville and Charleston.Collections: More than 25 original artworks are held in private collections in China, the United States, and France.Recipient of the “Very Influential Artist” Award from Tranquility Fine Arts Gallery (2023)
Workshops & Events
I host expressive writing/arts workshops and art/poetry events —both online and in person—in the U.S. and China, weaving painting, poetry, and mindful reflection into spaces for healing and self-discovery.
Each session—whether online or face-to-face—invites participants to reconnect with their inner calm and creative strength through color and words.
Contact
I offer expressive art and writing workshops, as well as one-on-one art-based life coaching sessions for individuals seeking healing, growth, or creative renewal.
If you’re interested in collaboration, joining a workshop, or learning more, please use the form below to share your name, email, and a brief message.
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Email: [email protected]
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Inner Seasons
Art & Mindfulness Deck
Welcome
Inner Seasons is a 55-card deck designed to support daily mindfulness, emotional awareness, and creative inspiration through nature-based artwork, seasonal words, and simple practices.There is no single “right” way to use these cards. Let them meet you where you are.
What’s Inside the DeckArt Cards — nature-based paintings that invite noticing, memory, and feeling
Word Cards — seasonal qualities (spring, summer, autumn, winter) to name what’s alive in you
Activity Cards — short practices for creativity, connection, and mindfulness
How to BeginChoose a quiet moment. Take one slow breath.
Then begin in one of these simple ways:Draw one card (any type), or
Draw two cards (Art + Word), or
Draw three cards (Art + Word + Activity)If you’re using the deck while feeling tender or overwhelmed, start with one card only.
Individual Use1) Daily One-Card PracticeBest for: busy days, morning grounding, gentle guidanceShuffle and draw one card (any type).
Sit with it for 20–60 seconds.
Ask:
What is this card telling me?
Based on the message, what shall I do at present?Optional: write one sentence, sketch one shape, or simply carry the card with you.
2) Art + Word PairingBest for: reflection, journaling, emotional clarityDraw one Art Card. Notice what you see first.
Draw one Word Card and place it beside the image.
Ask:
How does the word and image communciate with each other
What messages I receive from them?Optional journal prompt:
“Today, my inner season feels like…”
3) Seasonal Check-InBest for: transitions, fatigue, uncertainty, growth cyclesDraw one Word Card and ask: What season am I in right now—inside?
Draw one Art Card and ask: What is this season showing me?Optional closing line:
“What I need most in this season is…”
4) Activity Card as a Micro-PracticeBest for: anxiety, overthinking, regulation, sleep ritualsDraw one Activity Card.
Do the practice once—slowly and gently.
Notice:
breath
temperature
muscle softening
any small shiftIf you want, repeat the practice later in the day.
5) Three-Card Flow
Best for: deeper reflection, self-coaching, creative blocksDraw three cards in this order:
Art Card — What is present?
Word Card — What quality is asking to be named?
Activity Card — What is one gentle next step?Take your time. The goal is not to “solve” anything—only to listen.
6) Creative SparkBest for: writing, painting, poetry, movement, idea generationDraw one Art Card.
Set a timer for 7–12 minutes.
Respond in any form:
freewriting
a short poem
a small painting
a simple movement sequence
a collage or doodlePrompt (optional):
“If this image could speak, it would say…”
Group UseA short guide for workshops, classrooms, and circles.Quick Group Options
1) Arrival Round (2–5 minutes)Each person draws one Art Card.
Share one setence or one word: “I feel this card is telling me...” (or pass).2) Pair Share (5–10 minutes)Each person draws one Word Card and answers:
“What does this word mean to me?Where does this word show up in my life right now?”
Partner listens and can ask further further questions.3) Group Practice (3–7 minutes)Facilitator draws one Activity Card and guides everyone through it.
Close with one breath together.
A Gentle ReminderThis deck is not meant to fix or force.
Use what resonates. Skip what doesn’t.
Let small moments of attention become a way back to yourself.