The Painting Experience Blog
Reclaiming Play Through Process Painting
I hadn't realized how much I needed to play, and my body and spirit jumped at the chance. My first sensation in a process painting workshop was the feeling of happy, engrossed play. I was in a crowded studio at Esalen, there were rows of vibrant color, brushes of...
Painting and Presence: A Video From The Painting Experience
Process painting offers deep gifts, many of which are similar to the benefits of meditation. In "Painting and Presence," painters share their personal experiences of painting for process rather than product, describing how this way of painting:invites us to show up...
Process Painting and Self-Compassion : Part 1
Staying present and compassionate toward ourselves frees us to express our unique creative wisdom. So why this topic -- self-compassion? And what does it have to do with painting for process? Well, let me ask you, when you are painting, or expressing yourself...
Painting Is Not Just About Painting
Your creative power, once revived, is not likely to stay silent in your daily existence.If painting were just about painting, it would be of little interest. Painting does not occupy a limited compartment of life, but thrusts its roots and branches into the deepest...
Welcome to The New Painting Experience Website!
This launch represents a heartfelt desire on our part to convey the excitement and momentum of the world of process painting. We're glad you're here with us!I'm thrilled to announce the launch of our new website after so many months of hard work. We hope you'll find...