Stillpoint

The name Diamond gave to his characteristic black and white paintings. As with all his artwork, the basic intent is always to raise the Life Energy of the viewer and the painting are done as an Action Meditation*. The name comes from feeling after the painting has been made, “the moment when you sit perfectly quietly having completed the painting – at peace, in harmony, your life in perfect resolution.” (Stillpoints: An Introductory Guide to Haiku Painting,1).

See also: Haiku(2)*; Life Energy Art*

Timeline: c. 2008 on.

Explore:

• See examples of Stillpoint paintings.
• Writings:
  • Stillpoints: An Introductory Guide to Haiku Painting (book)
  • “Art as Meditation – The Stillpoint” (paper)
  • “Painting and Life Energy” (paper)
• Video:
  • “The Stillpoint Paintings of John Diamond, M.D.” (Youtube): Part 1 – Part 2