Three Steps to Greater Creative Self-Compassion

Three Steps to Greater Creative Self-Compassion

“Self-compassion entails being warm and understanding toward ourselves when we suffer, fail, or feel inadequate, rather than ignoring our pain or flagellating ourselves with self-criticism.” ~ Kristin Neff In the first part of this series on self-compassion and...
My Painting Experience Weekend

My Painting Experience Weekend

We’re excited to offer the following guest post by painter Sue Dolamore, who attended our Painting Experience workshop in Asheville, North Carolina this summer. These reflections first appeared on the blog at her website, The Art of Sue Dolamore. Thank you for...
Be Fierce: The Way Out Is In!

Be Fierce: The Way Out Is In!

When “what is” is what is, “what is” is no longer what is. ~ J. Krishnamurti I was once teaching a workshop at a retreat center when I arrived to find the room far from ready. There’s much work to prepare the studio for a week-long painting course — lights,...
Listening to Your Intuition

Listening to Your Intuition

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 though every new shape or color has to stand trial before a formal court prior to...