explorations before going to canvas
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The Essential Feature
The essential feature is purity of attention.Such a moment will later be recalled as having a quality of conspicuous stillness, mental quietude, and vitality—even if the moment carried difficult content.The impression of time’s having “stopped” is just an appearance. It’s not that time was flowing and now has paused. It never was in motion. It’s… Continue reading
My Story
In 2014, I grab an unexpected opportunity to paint.
To make art.
I get hooked.
In 2015 I start a blog—a diary of my creative practice.
I post my paintings and their stories. The good, the bad, the ugly.
In 2025 I begin writing poetry and include a poem and painting in each post.
My compass points: shake hands with fear, be playful, get messy, trust my gut.
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