A workshop and a painting with poet Bashō are featured here “I’m Lonely Too” Will you turn toward me? I am lonely too, this autumn evening.   – Basho 1905S This simple plea is poignant with the simplicity and directness. This is not attachment; this is not detachment. Instead, this is a true experience in a […]

Abstract sumi e painting based on Rumi poem below… “This Day is Conscious of itself. This day is a lover, bread and gentleness.”   -Rumi tr. CB 1907S Isn’t this an amazing thought – even the very day is conscious of itself! Everything is sacred in the Oneness of the All. We must bow down and […]

Sumi sculpture by Marilyn is Neolithic inspired and is being well received by everyone who lays eyes on these. Sumi e Sculpture, Zen style, fired-clay with black glaze, of the “Sacred Feminine” series by Marilyn Wells, inspired by Neolithic hand carvings. I call this Sumi e, as it is black as ink. Nothing is more […]

Abstract Sumi e – Find heart and soul and the infinite resource within. We need to spend some time together discovering and exploring the Essence of Spirit. It is here, now, every moment. No need to move from where you are. My God You surprise me “being right in my middle…” -unknown source – 1832S […]

What a happy experience we had Finding our Hearts and Souls in the Sumi Brushwork Workshop at Foothills Art Center on a beautiful October day in Colorado! Students meditate, observe, go deeply into paintings both they themselves as well as myself have made, finding the meaning that is within their own hearts. Because of our […]