A Matter of Style
Finding your “own” style as an artist can be an elusive pursuit, a bit like capturing mist in a jar and defining its shape. In the jar, it’s shaped like a jar, but set free to see its true … Continued
Here is the World
“Here is the World. Beautiful and terrible things will happen. Don’t be afraid.” Frederick Buechner
Painted Foundation
A good background in art is like having a good foundation to build on. It is what turns a journal full of doodles into an “art” journal. As I begin my new sketchbook, I paint a few pages as backgrounds, … Continued
Powerful Words
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson These words of Emerson have had a powerful influence on me. Worry about the future, regrets about the … Continued
To the Graduate
as Piglet said to Pooh: “Remember you are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think” a.a. milne
Evidence of Things Not Seen
“Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the substance of hope. It is what hope is built on. Without the foundation of faith, there is no hope, … Continued
Watch the World with Glittering Eyes
“And above all, watch with glittering eyes the whole world around you because the greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” Roald Dahl
Speak so that others love to listen…
Oh, to be able to do this!
What Lies Within
“What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” Ralph Waldo Emerson
The Intuitive Mind
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” Albert Einstein