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Learning to Art
An art lesson in geometric perspective with commentary from Rudyard Kipling’s poem about creativity reminds us the artist’s experience and expression is as important as the image itself. We also are always called to do our best, not just for human praise, but for the joy of the work itself.
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Icarus and the Sun
After a long dry spell due to attending to other important matters, such as the taxman and the excitement of my annual conference, I have returned to my studio with pent up joy for painting. While all of us need to take care of the business of everyday life, I am finding I move more…
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The Struggle is Real
The art life is one of struggle, mirroring the spiritual “dark night of the soul.” We must give up our trust in what we know about art/God before we can truly experience art or God. Even if we achieve financial success, artists need to stay humble before both God and the creative spirit in order…
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The Benefits of Boredom
Boredom is an opportunity for creativity and exploration, as well as independent thinking and direction for growth in both children and adults. “I’m bored” is the magic opening phrase for all creative practices. “Let’s see what you can come up with this…” is a great way to build authenticity and uniqueness in our children and…
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A Life of Mystery and Hope
Discover the mystery of weather and art: both challenge us to step into the unknown. Just as Abraham ventured to a land of promise, each artist embarks on a spiritual journey. Seek your guide, nurture your creativity, and watch your artistic ‘wandering Aramean’ spirit flourish. Keep your mind sharp for the long journey of life…
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Two Types of Color Wheels
Two lessons using the color wheel: the first is to mix the colors around the wheel. The students who’ve done this exercise before get to mix the same colors, but create an image from their own imagination.
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Rublev’s Holy Trinity
My artistic and spiritual journey with the Rublev icon of the Holy Spirit left me wanting to return again when I am in better health. I’ve made my way into the common pitfalls which result from inattentive observation and will be in a better frame of mind at a later date.
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Never surrender!
“Never give up! Never surrender!” This is my favorite quote from the 1999 sci-fi parody film Galaxy Quest. As a fan of Star Trek, I love the heroics of the storylines and the movie’s devoted fans. What sets this spoof story apart is how an alien culture has modeled its entire identity on the “historical…
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The Iconography of the Nativity
What Makes a Nativity Scene? The gospels remind us the story of Christ’s birth isn’t necessary for our salvation. Only our faith in Christ’s saving work for us on the cross is necessary “to transform our humble body that it may be conformed to the body of his glory, by the power that also enables…
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Picasso’s African Masks and Inner Mysteries
What is the key to open the door to the hidden mysteries? For Frodo and his fellow travelers in The Lord of the Rings trilogy, they needed to know the elvish answer to the riddle, “Speak friend and enter.” Gandalf knows this language, so they enter with ease. For years, the Egyptian hieroglyphics were unintelligible…
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