by iDvlpr Marketing | Jan 27, 2018 | Articles
“An artmaking space is a “mishkan” a portable sanctuary. Each artist working there is alone with her image and the message it brings as well as being in a subtle communion with others in the space. (…) The witness of others and our ability to struggle alongside them deepens our engagement in the process. Safety [...]
by iDvlpr Marketing | Dec 30, 2017 | Articles
The first encounter with painting is often a delight and a surprise. Each color is a delicious revelation; strangely satisfying forms appear; we’re amazed and fascinated by the mysterious images that emerge. And the room feels safe—a supportive, inspirational community of people working together at their growing edge with no obvious comparison or judgment in [...]
by iDvlpr Marketing | Dec 15, 2017 | Articles
Recently, Lisa Pedersen reminded us of this brief and very lively excerpt from a talk that Stewart gave at a workshop in Southern California. In the following conversation with a workshop participant, Stewart brings to life that moment when we are asked to take a courageous leap by painting something we think we can't. In other [...]
by iDvlpr Marketing | Nov 30, 2017 | Articles
We’re happy to offer the following guest post by Jean Matlack of Rockport, Maine. Jean is a participant in our online course, Introduction to Facilitating Process Arts. She first posted these reflections as a comment on the course material and we felt so touched by her insights that we asked to share them here. Thank [...]
by iDvlpr Marketing | Sep 9, 2017 | Articles
“An important time to paint is when you resist it the most. The strength of the aversion means that there is something just beneath the surface, thinly disguised, ready to emerge. Resistance is a reminder to probe your inner fears and defenses . . . . If you find yourself experiencing resistance, ask: What would [...]
