by Lilith Ohan | Jan 15, 2015 | Thoughts on Art
The computers are an integral part of our lives in practically all facets. And now, when more and more imagery is being produced by them, should we consider them as Art? I am an artist, who aims to work mainly by using nature’s contrasting forces (yin and yang)...
by Lilith Ohan | Jan 8, 2015 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 23* Sparse speech is natural Thus strong wind does not last all morning Sudden rain does not last all day What makes this so? Heaven and Earth Even Heaven and Earth cannot make it last How can humans? Thus those who follow the Tao are with the Tao Those who...
by Lilith Ohan | Dec 31, 2014 | Thoughts on Art
Another year has passed. Same time last year, I had published my blog post titled “New Year, Old Wisdom”. This previous year brought with it seven revelations..Have I applied them? Initially, the revelations touch us in a very profound way. But do we truly understand...
by Lilith Ohan | Dec 24, 2014 | Blog, Learn SUMI-E, Sumi-e
I have decided to do an Enso painting for this blog as I thought it was most appropriate for this time of the year as it is approaching the end. Also, because I find comfort in its symbolic power during these hectic times of the holidays. As Enso is a...
by Lilith Ohan | Dec 18, 2014 | Blog, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 22* Yield and remain whole Bend and remain straight Be low and become filled Be worn out and become renewed Have little and receive Have much and be confused Therefore the sages hold to the one as an example for the world Without flaunting themselves – and so...
by Lilith Ohan | Dec 4, 2014 | Blog, Sumi-e, TAO Teaching for Artists
Verse 21* The appearance of great virtue Follows only the Tao The Tao, as a thing Seems indistinct, seems unclear So unclear, so indistinct Within it there is image So indistinct, so unclear Within it there is substance So deep, so profound Within it there is essence...
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