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Trick that reveals the painting beneath your painting

Hey Everyone, welcome back… Ever hit a point in your painting where it feels like you’re endlessly layering, and the magic gets buried? I’ve been there. After hours of working…

Sometimes walk away.

I have noticed an interesting thing about how I learn and how I improve my art. I used to think that the MORE time I spent painting-actually physically working hard was in direct proportion to how much MORE I learned and improved my work. Working hard is something I have…

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TALENTED OR NOT?

This morning was the first day of a new workshop at Esalen. One of the most challenging issues for everyone is this nagging uncertainty about whether we have talent or not. This is especially true for those considering extending themselves into a creative endeavor for the first time. Haven’t we…

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It Takes A Village

Why is it easier to attempt challenging things when you are part of a group? This morning I arrived for a Crossfit class http://tjsgym.com/and walked in on the end of the previous 5:15 am class. I stood there half awake wondering two things. Firstly, what the hell was I doing…

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