About Jolene Dames
Hi, I’m Jolene Dames, Artist, Alchemist and Founder of Made by Dames™.
As an artist, creativity is my foundation, with painting as my first love. As an alchemist, I transform the ordinary into the extraordinary through creativity, intuition, and intention. My work weaves together art, design, and inspiration to craft meaningful spaces and experiences that reflect deeper truths and support personal growth. Ultimately, I guide others in uncovering the beauty and potential within themselves, turning life into a canvas for transformation and spiritual gold.
I combine my background in art, psychology, and transformation to help individuals reconnect with their own creative force and intentionally shape their lives. Whether through art, personal guidance, or curated goods, I help others bridge the gap between their inner and outer worlds—cultivating both spaces and mindsets that support growth, creativity, and authenticity.
For 25 years, I worked behind the scenes in movies and television, crafting environments that bring stories to life.
From scenic artist to set designer and decorator, I helped shape the visual landscapes of some of Hollywood’s most iconic productions, mastering the art of storytelling through space and design. But beyond the screen, I discovered a deeper truth—our inner landscapes shape our external world just as much as the spaces we inhabit. The way we move through life, the stories we hold, and the choices we make are all reflections of our inner alignment.
I know what it means to feel disconnected, lost, or out of alignment. My life has been an odyssey—a relentless search for my inner True North while navigating with a broken compass. Growing up, I moved over 20 times, constantly adapting and reshaping myself to fit new surroundings. That instability, coupled with childhood trauma and the profound loss of my husband at 40, forced me to question everything about my place in the world countless times.
I am living proof that transformation is possible.
It was through art, intuition, and deep self-exploration that I found my way—not to someone new, but to the truth that had always been within me. Just as every set I designed had to align with a story’s essence, our inner world must align with what is real and whole within us in order to create meaningful, fulfilling lives. This is why my work goes beyond aesthetics—it’s about guiding people through self-awareness, transformation, and the ongoing process of uncovering what has always been there.
No matter where you’ve been or where you are now, healing is possible. Change is possible. Your life—like a blank canvas—can become a reflection of the choices you make and the truth you choose to embrace.
I hold a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies and certifications in Neuroaesthetics, Life Coaching, Therapeutic Art, Feng Shui, Yoga (RYS), and the Science and Art of Transformation, with additional studies in Family Constellations, Graphology, Physiognomy, Color Theory, and Astronomy. This diverse foundation allows me to guide others through both internal and external transformation, ensuring alignment between their inner clarity and the life they are actively creating.
Through visual storytelling, design, and deep introspection, my holistic approach weaves together art, psychology, and transformation to help individuals reconnect with their innate creativity and intentionally shape their lives. Whether through art, personal guidance, or curated tools for self-exploration, I provide pathways to clarity, inspiration, and self-trust—empowering others to live in alignment with the truth and potential that have always been within them.
If you want to go down a rabbit hole of worlds you can find out more about me as an artist, movie maker and writer by subscribing to my substack blog, Skewed North: Stories about avigating life with a busted compass while driving under the influence of inspiration.