by iDvlpr Marketing | Apr 12, 2017 | Articles
To express spontaneously — that is, without a goal — is to practice presence, bringing our full selves to the painting with curiosity and interest. Artists are often considered to be the delicate barometers of civilization, sensing the deeper pulse of...
by iDvlpr Marketing | Mar 21, 2017 | Articles
I’ve just returned from my annual retreat at Hui Ho’olana Retreat Center on the Island of Moloka’i. The ten days we spend painting at the Hui mark my longest painting retreat each year, and they always yield fresh insights and new realizations. This year, one of the...
by iDvlpr Marketing | Mar 7, 2017 | Articles
In a recent post, we linked to several articles offering scientific evidence for the benefits of creative practice. As therapists, we may fall into the trap of saying, “That’s nice, but when will I fit that into my schedule?” Prior to her research on wholeheartedness,...
by iDvlpr Marketing | Feb 21, 2017 | Articles
by iDvlpr Marketing | Feb 9, 2017 | Articles
As individuals, we who are affiliated with The Painting Experience are among millions of concerned people who actively support basic freedoms and rights—for immigrants, for women, for the environment, for anyone who lacks access to the fundamental resources they need....
