Edy Pickens Levin
Founder · EdyMade Creative Arts & Wellness Studio
Illuminate Studios · Ventura, CA
About Edy
Teaching Artist, Creative Facilitator & Guide
Edy Pickens Levin is a professional artist, educator, Board Certified Autism Technician, and founder of EdyMade Creative Arts & Wellness Studio. With more than 25 years of experience facilitating creative programming with children and families throughout Los Angeles and Ventura Counties, she works at the intersection of art, self-awareness, and personal growth.
Through creativity, Edy supports individuals in developing deeper awareness, emotional connection, and a sense of inner grounding. Her work invites participants to engage the creative process not as a pursuit of perfection, but as a pathway to presence, reflection, and personal insight.
Her approach integrates elements of breathwork, mindfulness, and reflective practice — creating a holistic environment that supports both creative exploration and emotional well-being. Whether in a classroom, workshop, or one-on-one setting, she offers a space that is both structured and open, where individuals are encouraged to move at their own pace and trust their process.
At the heart of Edy's work is a belief that creativity is not something to be achieved, but something to be accessed — a natural human capacity that can support healing, growth, and meaningful connection.
Background & Credentials
Expertise & Training
Professional Artist & Teaching Artist
25+ years as an art educator working with children, adolescents, and adults across LA and Ventura Counties.
Arts Educator
Extensive experience in school, studio, and community settings fostering creative voice and growth mindset.
Board Certified Autism Technician (BCAT)
Certified behavior technician with specialized training in neurodivergent-affirming support and behavioral practice.
Pursuing BCBA Certification
Currently completing graduate-level coursework in Applied Behavior Analysis toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
Trauma-Informed Practitioner
Rooted in trauma-informed care — prioritizing each child's pace, comfort, and emotional safety above all.
Founder of Psyche's Loom
Creator of a broader creative wellness framework integrating art, reflection, breathwork, and guided experience.
How she teaches
Her Approach
Creativity as Presence
Art is not a pursuit of perfection — it's a pathway to presence, reflection, and personal insight. Every session begins here.
Breathwork & Mindfulness
Integrating mindfulness-based practice, breathwork, and visualization to support the whole nervous system alongside creative work.
Sensory-Rich Exploration
Tactile materials, open-ended prompts, and flexible participation designed for every learning and sensory profile.
Family-Centered Communication
Caregivers are welcomed as partners — with continuity of care woven throughout the program from studio to home.
What people say
Testimonials
"Edy is both a gifted educator and an active working artist. She teaches essential art-making skills while fostering self-reflection and a growth mindset. Her innovative use of technology inspires trailblazing student work and expands their self-expression."
Jena Doolas
SEED | LCSW – Social Worker & Seminar Leader
"I worked with Edy for over 20 years, watching her grow into a master teacher. Passionate, creative, and collaborative, she created an open environment where students thrived. Edy has a lot to offer—take the time to know her and her work."
Mary Beth Barry
Brentwood School | Director of Admissions (Retired)
"Edy taught my four children throughout their elementary years, nurturing individuality, confidence, and a love of art. Her influence still shapes them today—two pursued art-related college degrees, one continues drawing as therapy, and another takes advanced life drawing classes."
Abby Kohl
Former Parent
"Edy taught me to let my inner artist fly free. Her non-prescriptive style encouraged experimentation, 'happy accidents,' and fearlessness—skills that shaped me as an artist and a person. I now exhibit internationally, carrying her wisdom into my daily practice."
Samantha Rosenwald
Professional Artist & Former Student
EdyMade Program Overview
Download the full EdyMade Creative Arts & Wellness Studio program presentation — including the offering overview, methodology, key outcomes, and instructor background.
Broader Vision
Psyche's Loom
Edy's work extends beyond the classroom through Psyche's Loom — a creative wellness framework that integrates art, reflection, breathwork, and guided experience into pathways for both inward exploration and shared creative practice.
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