<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Stephanie Van Alen]]></title><description><![CDATA[A contemporary mixed-media artist exploring goddess energy, the beauty of the ocean, and the power of the feminine through original artwork, fine art prints, and goddess-inspired jewelry. Each piece is created to inspire self-love, courage, self-expression, and self-trust within a refined, immersive online gallery.]]></description><link>https://www.stephanievanalen.com/studionotes</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:28:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.stephanievanalen.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Stepping Outside My Comfort Zone as an Artist]]></title><description><![CDATA[Art continues to be that journey for me to step outside my comfort zone, to share my raw, true soul out into the world. It is more than art hanging on the wall for me, it's a vibration, an energy of love and light. Vibrant colors and painting women have helped me navigate through letting go, becoming more comfortable in who I am as I'm still learning every day.]]></description><link>https://www.stephanievanalen.com/post/stepping-outside-my-comfort-zone-as-an-artist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">b737e17a-c36f-4159-b161-ba0d2d9f826d</guid><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 17:37:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/eeda57_e1a97f7d016c4cfbba27e963c4ef52b2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Stephanie Van Alen</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>