Wisdom Painting

"When a viewer enters an artist's work the viewer is enveloped, as if having landed in a strange but familiar dimension, both idiosyncratic and universal. By submitting to what is peculiar to themselves, artists attain originality and, paradoxically, express the uniquely universal. ... "Whether art imagery purges pain and suffering or points to an ideal yet to be realized, almost any imagery can support the flow of healing energy and is of benefit." -- Alex Grey, The Mission of Art PRESS RELEASE: Read it here on the web at demingheadlight.com I will be showing my abstract paintings in Deming, New Mexico during Feb. 2009. The artist reception is on Feb. 8 from 1-3 pm. Please join in the celebration. The abstract works are from my Triangle series, Number series, and misc. acrylic encaustic works.

I've watched a fantastic video by Eckhart Tolle, The Flowering of Consciousness, a two disc series. I'm reading his book right now too--A New Earth, Awakening to Your Life's Purpose. The point that sticks out to me is the idea of the pain-body. That is intriguing. I'm looking at how my pain-body reacts with other pain-bodies around me. Yikes, I think that it is acting out in some ways. Being aware is the first step in healing and dissolving the pain-body. This is really important work by Eckhart Tolle and I recommend both the DVD/video and the book

I held a Wisdom Painting session in Silver City yesterday through our local WILL (Life Long Learners) program. It was a good reminder for me of just how important it is to allow space for creating from our inner wisdom and source. The participants dove right into the process and seemed to get a lot out of it. Thank you to the eight people that showed up.

Wow. Have you ever painted something that taught you a lot about your life? Hopefully all of you Wisdom Painters know what I'm talking about since that is what WP is all about! Number 8 painting of my Numerical series has shown me some oh-so-not-so-good-news about me and my wealth. Yikes! What does it say to you?

Are you the kind of person that works great when there is a goal ahead of you? It sure works for me. I find it invaluable to be working with a business coach right now. Having biweekly appointments is helping me attain my goal. Most of the time, the work gets done the day before the appointment. At least it gets done! I'm so close to my goal now of creating a new business venture thanks to my coach at the Small Business Development Center here in Silver City, New Mexico. For anyone who is looking for a coach, I might be able to help you attain your goals. Call me at 575-956-7315 to set up a free one half hour consultation. I use creativity and art making in the sessions to help you tap into that part of you that might be hidden.

These kids had so much fun painting their body portraits. I asked them to take off their shoes and have fun. I had no idea of how much room this project would actually take up. They had no problem with walking and sitting on their painting while they worked. They allowed sisters, brothers, and cousins to help them complete their painting. Why can't grown ups play so nice?

Have you ever declared something to the world or to yourself in secret and then have the exact opposite begin to show itself? Well, I found out that that is part of the creative process. It sets a context for us to be able to create what we really wish for. You have to know what you do not want in order to know what you want. Getting the exact opposite of what you want is an indication that you are standing in a doorway of opportunity. Stay steady and hold on because you are about to get what you really really really wish for. It takes strength, faith, trust, stamina, and the wisdom of this law of creation to hold your position in the face of opposing factors. Do you want riches? Well, get ready to experience poverty before you experience riches. Do you want the love of your life to show up? Well, guess who will be on your doorstep faster than you know it? Yep, the love disaster of your life. Just say NO THANK YOU!!! And keep on keeping on. Your true desires are coming to you. You have...