Reflection

“Let your mind wander in simplicity, blend your spirit with the vastness, follow along with things the way they are, and make no room for personal views-then the world will be governed…”Chuang-tzu.  Despite of all thoughts, stories that run...

Why Do I Create Art?

“The soul never thinks without a picture” Aristotle I feel the need to quiet the mind, to be able to see and feel things without thoughts, preconceived ideas and beliefs. To be able to tap not only into my own soul, where my creativity resides, I also want to connect...

Thoughts on Originality

  “What moves those of genius, what inspires their work is not new idea, but their obsession with the idea that what has already been said is still not enough” Eugene Delacroix What is originality or original art? I think there is nothing new. There are only new...

Drawing the Line

  “Art is a line around your thoughts” Gustav Klimt   Presently, until February 13th,  there is an exhibition of my drawings at the City of Ottawa’s (Canada), Atrium Gallery.   I gave the “Drawing the Line” title to my show, for a couple of reasons. First,...

Zen of Understanding

“Sometimes it proves the highest understanding not to understand”  Gracian   Sumi-e is a form of oriental painting from Japan. It is a pictorial expression of the spirit that resides in Zen martial arts and meditation. It possesses unique character and beauty...