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...
Process Painting : Don’t Kill the Void!

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 and see what happens!Emptiness Calls Forth Your...
Process Art Basics

Process Art Basics

Process painting is not about technique, skill or training. It’s about using the tools of art to explore creativity itself. Here are seven fundamental ideas about the practice of process arts to fuel your creative exploration: Process painting is not something...