Sumi-e of Life….. Balance

Sumi-e of Life….. Balance

In my weekly blog posts, I have been alternating between analyzing Tao Te Ching, verse by verse from the artist’s point of view and my thoughts on Sumi-e painting, teaching and artistic views. As the time passes, I am finding that the spirit of both getting...
Sumi-e of Life….Harmony

Sumi-e of Life….Harmony

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...
Artist’s Mission…. Just a thought

Artist’s Mission…. Just a thought

Internet has given us incredible advantages for learning, social interactions, entertainment and especially for creative people, a way of showing, reaching with their work to a far larger audience than they ever could. This is only a small portion of it’s...
Do You Remember Creating?

Do You Remember Creating?

 I have posted my Sumi-e painting above on Instagram, as I do periodically. Among many “like”s there was a comment; “Did you paint this? The question surprised me…..”Who else?”, was going to be my reply. With my awakened ego,  I hurried to check who this person...