The Zen of Seeing by Frederick Franck taught me to sit quietly and focus on one thing. I chose to sit outside and explore a blade of grass, a leaf or a blossom. Of course, you can choose whatever you wish. In those moments I began to become ONE with the smallest of life’s … Read More
When I signed up to take a botanical drawing class at UC Berkeley, I didn’t know I would be in for such a treat. The unexpected treat was learning to do the opposite of how we usually approach life in general. If our drawings were precise and tight we were instructed to buy newsprint … Read More
Yes, let’s just try it for fun. Imagine a picture in your mind and draw it with your eyes closed. In your mind’s eye, allow yourself to see your image in detail. It really doesn’t matter how great the drawing turns out. What matters is that you are making a mind – hand connection in your brain. … Read More
Art Lessons that Rock #1 When I began sculpting, dolphins absorbed my attenetion and I studied everything I could about them. I watched movies, read books drew pictures and of course sculpted dolphins jumping in the water. It bacame an obsession with me. Then one night the unexpected happened. I had a dream and … Read More