Art and the time of our lives

Art and the time of our lives

Hello Friends from around the world! I posted the photo on Instagram & Facebook today, and here now as many of you don’t see what I share on social media. The painting is Hearth #17 painted during 2019, acrylic on linen on board, 16×20” with my hand-built...
On having a Contemplative Art practice – free webinar

On having a Contemplative Art practice – free webinar

From over a year of personal research, I developed, tested and refined my Creativity-nurturing Method over the following 14 years. The corner stone of the Painting Peace Contemplative Art Circle that’s starting soon, discover what it’s about during my webinar. What is contemplative art? 5 reasons why you’d want to do it, and how to get started. The link to book is in the post – hope to see you there!

MORANDI. Painting Stillness

MORANDI. Painting Stillness

Natural beauty takes us to that still place within. Art can point to it, and even hold the stillness, like Giorgio Morandi’s paintings. I seek to help people experience that sense of profound beingness through my art programs and contemplative installations.

Beautiful Retreat!

Beautiful Retreat!

Every day of The Painters’ Pilgrimage Retreat went smoothly, thanks to Denise, Freda and Joan, Nimbo Fork Lodge and months of preparation. The success of such a small and specialised event depends very much on participants’ willingness to listen, trust, patiently...
Trees and Things

Trees and Things

Most evenings, I walk by the river. My favourite place to be is a grove of Casuarinas. Two weeks ago, a storm ripped through the grove, mortally injuring one of the trees. The leader was ripped from the trunk and crashed through nearby trees. While not hurting the...