Inviting peace & creativity, one brushstroke at a time.

Meet the Artist:

Gina Marie Vaccaro

Artist Gina Marie Vaccaro stands in front of her Book Love art display wall at the Waldwick Public Library

Gina’s creative path began with a simple class and a curious heart, and quickly bloomed into a life-changing exploration of mindfulness, expression, and healing. She fell in love with the way the pigment flowed across the paper and how each brushstroke anchored her into the present moment. Over time, art became her refuge, a quiet space where anxiety softened, and a deeper sense of calm & connection was nurtured.

Now, through Art with Heart by Gina, she shares that same sense of peace and beauty. Her classes are an invitation to slow down, connect deeply, and find stillness in the process. She guides children, teens, and adults of all abilities through her classes, which often begin with a grounding meditation before exploring watercolor techniques. Her sessions are beginner friendly and accessible to all.

Through her art and her heart, Gina hopes to help others find their own inner artist, and inner peace, one brushstroke at a time.

Classes *

* Art 🎨 with Heart 💜

Classes * * Art 🎨 with Heart 💜

  • 1 Hour
    Children, Teens, Adults

    A relaxing and creative experience designed to nurture your mind and spirit. This class combines guided meditation with expressive watercolor techniques, allowing you to release stress, embrace mindfulness, and unlock your artistic flow.

    All materials will be provided, no prior experience is necessary. Students keep their watercolor paint sets and their paintings.

  • 1 hour
    Children, Teens & Adults

    Gina will teach common watercolor painting techniques, then guide the class to use those techniques to create a beautiful work of art.  No prior experience is necessary.

    Includes set up and clean up, watercolor paper, watercolor paint and other materials necessary. Students keep their watercolor paint sets and their paintings. 

  • 1 Hour
    Adults, Teens, Upper Elementary

    Use bookbinding techniques to create your own journal! Choice of bullet journaling paper, lined paper or mixed media paper for an art journal.

    All supplies provided, no prior experience is necessary and students keep their unique journals.

  • 1 Hour
    Adults, Teens, Upper Elementary

    Learn all about bullet journaling, and how using one can help you stay organized, keep focused and even improve your mental health! Gina will teach you how to set up your BuJo in a customized way that works for you.

    All supplies provided, students keep their journals.

  • 1 hour

    Teens, Adults

    Create modern textured art using joint compound on canvas & various tools to create patterns.

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What Gina’s students are saying:

  • “Gina is wonderful, patient, talented, great with instructions and people."

    ~Florham Park Library Patron

  • "We enjoyed every minute of it. We love that she incorporated music and relaxation as a practice."

    ~Florham Park Library Patron

  • "I absolutely loved attending Gina’s class. She’s such a good teacher and patient with everyone. She explains the concepts very well and gives lots of encouragement. I can’t wait for the next class!"

    ~Verona Library Patron

  • "Hire her!"

    ~Florham Park Library Patron

  • “Gina is great! She encourages individuals to go with their feelings, talents. Love the meditation in the beginning.”

    ~Verona Public Library Patron

  • “Take her class! She is an amazing teacher!”

    ~Verona Library Patron

  • “She was engaging and encouraging-really well done!”

    ~Berkeley Heights Library Patron

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