speaking & live painting

Jeff Sparr’s work sits at the intersection of art, emotional storytelling, and wellness impact—designed to inspire people and organizations worldwide to maximize emotional well-being through creativity's transformative power.

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I’m a storyteller with a paintbrush.

Through powerful speaking, live painting, and hands-on workshops, Jeff creates experiences that spark real connection and lasting impact—blending storytelling, art, and technology to inspire creativity and well-being.

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SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT

Jeff combines storytelling, art, and technology to build real human connection, delivering an authenticity you can’t fake or reverse-engineer.

Popular Topics:

  • Mental Health & Wellness

  • The Art of Human Connection

  • Emotional Resilience through Storytelling

  • Dream Big. A Creative Revolution

  • Everyone can make a difference in the world

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LIVE PAINTING

Jeff captivates audiences magically—painting live on stage in minutes, creating original art that reinforces the story and message in real time. It’s a rare form of engagement that goes beyond inspiration and becomes a shared experience. And because the art can live on—through gifting the original painting to a CEO, limited editions, or postcards—everyone leaves with a lasting reminder of the connection they felt in the room.

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WORKSHOPS

Millions have been impacted by this powerful creative modality—one Jeff helped spark and shape into a global movement. Through an array of workshops and experiences, people can engage directly with Jeff and discover creativity as a tool for connection, well-being, and lasting transformation.

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Testimonials

“We cannot thank you [jeff] enough for your time at our summit. Our team was blown away by you and your message.  It was so gratifying to watch our actions follow our words and grateful you are part of our journey.”

—Anne Marie Braker, Chief HR Officer at ProAmpac

The Original Workshop

Paint4Peace

Paint4Peace is the original PeaceLove experience designed to inspire self-expression, build confidence, and deliver a message of hope. With paint, foam brushes, and canvas, every participant becomes an artist—discovering their voice through creativity and finding peace of mind through the process.

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Past Projects

live painting at stand together

An original painting was created over the course of a 2 hour virtual concert for Stand Together, Jam Together. Jeff painted, conversed with the musical artist, and held a Q&A for a few hundred participants that joined the event virtually.

Testimonials

“I loved the [live painting] experience, because the artists brought so much heart to the cause, and we had the chance to jam together as a community to decompress and recharge. I hope it supercharged you like it did me!”

— Chase Koch, Executive VP of Origination & Partnerships, Koch, Inc. 

Ongoing Engagements
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scribl

Scribl is an interactive digital experience powered by play and human connection. As Co-founder of Scribl, Jeff incorporates live demos or audience-driven games that engage audiences and bring people together.

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Past Engagements
Harvard University logo featuring a shield with open books and the motto 'Veritas'
Red TEDx logo on a white background.
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Hasbro logo with a smiling face and stylized text on a blue background.
Logo of Zappos.com with stylized text and a shoe illustration.
Logo for the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity featuring a stylized orange lion's head and paw next to the bold white text 'CANNES LIONS' on a black background.
Hallmark logo in purple with a crown above the 'm'.
Logo of Brown University featuring a shield with a red cross, four open books, and a sun with a face above the shield, alongside the word "BROWN" in black text.
Logo of the World Economic Forum with white text and circular graphic elements on a blue background.
The logo of the World YMCA featuring the red words 'World YMCA' in bold text.
AWS logo featuring the company name in lowercase black letters with an orange curved arrow underneath pointing from left to right.
Sony Interactive Entertainment logo with an orange diamond shape and blue text 
Let’s Work Together

If you have an event or workshop for me to speak or paint live, sign up at the form here.

Speaking & Live Painting Request Form

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Endless Thoughts

“Creativity changes lives. But if it doesn’t reach people, it can’t help them.”

— Jeff Sparr