“Without Misprocessing, God Is Obvious Everywhere” If an average person looks at a low energy, even unloving, painting he will be put into that negative state.
But if he closes his eyes for, say, a few minutes, then he will behold it as an Instance of God. Read More »
“I love It When the Brush is Flying!” In terms of Oriental influence – or should I say Guidance? – I might mention that I often, unconsciously, paint using the “flying white” technique. Read More »
“Painting the Feeling” “I go by feeling and don't seek perfect form,” wrote the Japanese poet Ishikawa Jozan (1583-1672). And I go by feeling and not form when I paint – and in every act of creativity. Read More »
“The Role of the Artist” Everything is an instance of God
– of Spirit manifest on earth. Read More »
“Can You See the Artist’s Soul?” "Does this artist have a soul?," you ask. Read More »
“The Will of the Hand” The ancient Chinese painters believed that one's will is at the tip of the brush. Read More »
“A Name for My Artwork” I have been looking for a word to use for all my pictorial endeavors: painting, photography, and the placing – or throwing – of objects to then be photographed.
I cannot find one in English. So I am led to the Chinese shih hua. Read More »
“The Perfect Gift” For his departing student, the Buddhist Master painted a perfect circle. Read More »
“The Purpose of Art” The purpose of Art should not be to shock, to confuse – but to reassure. Read More »
“Writing is So Much Easier When I am Free” Every day I write whatever comes to me to write about. And I love doing it.
But if I am asked to write about a particular topic – even one I know well, and may of my own volition have written about previously, I don't enjoy the writing experience nearly as much. Read More »
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