ABOUT INWARD & ARTWARD
At the Inward & Artward School of Creativity, we believe every creative journey begins within. Our online workshops, trainings, and resources invite you to deepen your relationship with your own imagination, while transforming that inner spark into sustainable creative practice. From our roots in the mountains of Asheville, NC, and in kinship with Story Parlor, we are growing a global community where self-discovery and artistic expression meet—nurturing courageous voices, one story at a time.
The logo
The enso is a sacred Zen symbol that means “circle of togetherness.” Traditionally, it is drawn as a meditative practice using only one brushstroke, exemplifying an artist in a state of creation and a reflection of their innermost self. Along with symbolizing the beauty in imperfection, it represents acceptance, connection, one-mindedness, and the art of letting go of expectations.
The ampersand is a symbol of discovery, hope, and saying “yes” to the mysteries that await us. This traditional version of the ampersand displays a broken infinity sign, boding a reminder that nothing lasts forever, and we are always in a state of transition and change. You are never done or finished; there is always more on the horizon.
“Your vision will become clear only when you look into your heart. He who looks outside, dreams. He who looks inside, awakens.”