Intuition is subtle and always available, waiting patiently for you to turn to it. When a spontaneous image arises, we often erect a red light or “wrong way” sign in front it. It is as […]
Listening to Your Intuition
Practical Tools : Brushes, Paints, Paper — and Time
Don’t let art supplies intimidate you. When it comes to process painting, brushes, paints, and paper are the easiest tools to use -- they do not require sophisticated techniques or special knowledge. Your desire to paint […]
Process Painting : Don’t Kill the Void!
The untouched surface has a special power. The void is the source of all creation. In process painting, your willingness to meet this emptiness without panic is your greatest ally. Let the blank paper challenge […]
You Are Not Your Painting!
Mistakenly believing that we are what we paint is the origin of all creative blocks. The creative force is like a beam of light: one moment it may focus on a flower or a god, […]
Why We Don’t Interpret Process Paintings
The most interesting thing to paint is what you don’t know about yourself. The true meaning of the painting is beyond any story you can expect or imagine. We are all well trained in interpretation. […]
Awaken Your Image Maker!
If you don’t know where to begin a process painting, ask yourself: What would I paint if I really let myself feel? Sensing what to paint is so simple that we often disregard it. As you […]