by The Painting Experience | Aug 16, 2016 | Articles
As this language speaks through us and despite us in the mysterious magic of the painting process, we come to appreciate more and more the boundary-less nature of our potential presence in the world.Over time, I’ve noticed that certain essential forms mysteriously appear again and again in the painting process. From black hands to twisting vines, [...]
by The Painting Experience | Aug 2, 2016 | Articles
If you don’t know where to begin a process painting, ask yourself: What would I paint if I really let myself feel?Sensing what to paint is so simple that we often disregard it. As you stand in front of your painting, what do you feel? Burdened? Light? Overwhelmed by the large space? Sad? Rough and bold? [...]
by The Painting Experience | Jul 13, 2016 | Articles, Video
One of the many things we love about having a new blog is that we can now introduce you to the wonderful folks who make The Painting Experience possible. Last week, Caroline McCartie sat down for an interview with senior Painting Experience facilitator Annie Rousseau. They talked about Annie's upcoming workshop at Ocean Resort in British Columbia, and about the potential of discovering our own creative expression. Annie [...]
by The Painting Experience | Jul 5, 2016 | Articles
It is important to learn to use destructive energy in a creative way; if you don’t, it will turn against you.An act of destruction usually brings a few seconds of pleasure, and this is why it is so tempting. But it leaves you with a bitter taste, a sense of failure. When painting for process, [...]
by The Painting Experience | Jun 7, 2016 | Articles
Travelers, there is no path. Paths are made by walking. ~ Antonio MachadoOften we are strongly attracted to a form or image but afraid to paint it. “It would be too stupid,” “I could never paint that,” or “I would be ashamed to do it,” are frequent thoughts. But magic can happen when we are painting [...]
