tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post1471144855950454143..comments2024-02-21T08:09:35.889-08:00Comments on ZenDotStudio: Painting As Social Activity?ZenDotStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-86249172562203926412012-01-25T18:42:40.801-08:002012-01-25T18:42:40.801-08:00Thanks, Iona! Yes this is my sense of him as very ...Thanks, Iona! Yes this is my sense of him as very balanced. a lovely inspiring soul!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-39667409651291841792012-01-25T11:11:29.539-08:002012-01-25T11:11:29.539-08:00Love the beginning...love the middle and love the ...Love the beginning...love the middle and love the end of this post...the little abstracts are mystically evocative of some deep and quiet space...I love the earthiness of each...<br /><br />Peter London video, wine and your offspring sharing the vibe...sounds like a holiday to me...<br /><br />Like 'Over the Rainbow' the time I had with Peter London and the group at his workshop and the Donna Iona Drozdahttp://donnaionadrozda.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-45123336005837575142012-01-24T20:38:23.134-08:002012-01-24T20:38:23.134-08:00So nice to meet you "over the rainbow"! ...So nice to meet you "over the rainbow"! I did one of Peter's "creative encounters" last night on my own and after watching him in his video I can imagine that his workshops would be transformative. Lucky you!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-58279483481170119902012-01-24T18:12:44.722-08:002012-01-24T18:12:44.722-08:00Oh, Carole, so much to think about here, but the 1...Oh, Carole, so much to think about here, but the 10,000 hours to mastery got me thinking that after all these years I must be a master at something! Several years ago I had the great privilege to attend a workshop with Peter London and his tutelage brought me to tears.....as I worked a drawing WAY beyond what I would have that session....and as a result uncovered a part of myself I would Marianne Hallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08176512013747283346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-32846898891841316222012-01-23T20:16:12.322-08:002012-01-23T20:16:12.322-08:00Thank you :)Thank you :)Jann Gougeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732581136492605423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-77569682648053484832012-01-23T18:53:49.496-08:002012-01-23T18:53:49.496-08:00hi Jann- it's true, Jeane is fearless and we c...hi Jann- it's true, Jeane is fearless and we can see how all her work and fearlessness pays off in her amazing pieces. loved your image over at Layers post!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-75620167849452739342012-01-23T14:10:22.932-08:002012-01-23T14:10:22.932-08:00I certainly understand this "dance" with...I certainly understand this "dance" with a painting's surface that's so much a challenge for me too. I've come to the conclusion that losing the fear of "destroying" what "works" to get to what "does" (like Jeanne on ArtIt) means losing the fear. She is fearless! It must just take LOTS of work! "FEAR" . . it's a four letter word! Jann Gougeonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17732581136492605423noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-29487731681206200022012-01-23T10:20:16.184-08:002012-01-23T10:20:16.184-08:00http://brushmind.net/onestroke.html
Kaz Tanahashi...http://brushmind.net/onestroke.html<br /><br />Kaz Tanahashi's big body paintings<br /><br />my first sumi-e teacher taught brush painting as body, breath & brush. Thanks for reminding me!Genjuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05313403172321774686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-63303980002165645542012-01-23T09:44:57.834-08:002012-01-23T09:44:57.834-08:00good morning Lynette - yes, yes, out with the canv...good morning Lynette - yes, yes, out with the canvas. in his video Peter worked very large and it was interesting to see how much the body moved ( a little workout, ah exercise and painting all at once!!) I look forward to hearing/seeing how that goes.ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-34223984024653790182012-01-23T09:41:35.187-08:002012-01-23T09:41:35.187-08:00Hi Tracy - It will be interesting to see how "...Hi Tracy - It will be interesting to see how "social painting" evolves for me. I imagine I will get more comfortable with it but your so right about climbing out of the box -worth it just for that! Happy week to you, my friend!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-91992801937732732672012-01-23T05:56:30.172-08:002012-01-23T05:56:30.172-08:00What a beautiful process... about process! I'...What a beautiful process... about process! I'm always inspired by the lessons you give us on looking deeply and seeing clearly. Interestingly, I've been thinking (too much) about getting some canvas sheets and spreading my fledgling wings across them. Thanks for the encouragement!Lynette Genjuhttp://www.108zenbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-69257900997479002202012-01-23T05:07:56.241-08:002012-01-23T05:07:56.241-08:00Wonderful work, Carole! I really like the idea of ...Wonderful work, Carole! I really like the idea of time set aside to work with and interact with others, not necessarily a class as such. Glad you found this a great opportunity is so many ways, and not least the steps to climb out of one's own safe little box. ;o) I can't wait to see that video--off to go see--thanks for sharing! Happy Week ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-14493593466112567342012-01-22T17:03:34.348-08:002012-01-22T17:03:34.348-08:00hello anca - it does feel good to make some change...hello anca - it does feel good to make some changes! no I haven't seen this pbs series, I will have to google it and see if I can find it online (no tv) but I like the sound of that.ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-20273941475177302932012-01-22T15:32:52.381-08:002012-01-22T15:32:52.381-08:00how refreshing this idea of cooking up a schedule ...how refreshing this idea of cooking up a schedule that works for you. like a good soup or stew, it takes some serious simmering to get it just right. how great that you got it to a point that nourishes and pleases you! <br /><br />i love the sound of the peter london video. great to watch other artist at their work. have you watched any of the pbs art 21 series?anca grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276860638894976324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-18967056321497351242012-01-22T14:07:44.821-08:002012-01-22T14:07:44.821-08:00suki - yeah, it seems like a good evolution. week...suki - yeah, it seems like a good evolution. weekends more free form but still with time for creating.<br /><br />we do need things to recharge and reorient our process sometimes. <br /><br />I could totally see you loving a paint/writing group. any leads in your neighbourhood?? any place to post a little note to gather participants??ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-34906832480277683042012-01-22T05:36:34.846-08:002012-01-22T05:36:34.846-08:00yes, sounds like an organic scheduel has evolved. ...yes, sounds like an organic scheduel has evolved. four hours a day for artwork is great. i would certainly count a walk as exercise.<br /><br />the peter london video sounds interesting and inspiring. i feel we artists/writers need that sort of thing now and again. <br /><br />and to find a group to paint with. i would love that, more for the socialization part with folks who like what i likesukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-20934019150717148952012-01-21T19:23:12.762-08:002012-01-21T19:23:12.762-08:00Mystic - maybe that needs to be part of my exercis...Mystic - maybe that needs to be part of my exercise program! Brilliant. Because often it's quite late when I finish up painting. I need to have a walk round the pond. Haven't heard owls around here in a while though. Need to brush up on my birding as some birder friends are coming from Alberta for a visit in March.ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-11203545260295861572012-01-21T18:42:50.244-08:002012-01-21T18:42:50.244-08:00Wow - you are on a roll! - jumping out of bed in t...Wow - you are on a roll! - jumping out of bed in the morning!? I'll have a slice of what you're having. :) And am glad you are finding a naturally evolving routine that works for you! Maybe you can find time to wander in the woods at twilight. It's totally enlivening and inspirational, and good exercise as well. :)Mystic Meanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746429719911446865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-43652034908731937422012-01-21T17:33:39.961-08:002012-01-21T17:33:39.961-08:00Carole - sounds like yours was a happy group paint...Carole - sounds like yours was a happy group painting experience. Sounds like your ready to gather another group?<br /><br />Kris - I've been busy with my schedule! ha! yeah, I'm a bit of a solitary soul so it's definitely a stretch to social painting. I think it will be a very different kind of painting than I will do on my own. Yeah, it's fun to talk art and have a sip of ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-613859854275790822012-01-21T14:44:42.219-08:002012-01-21T14:44:42.219-08:00The word schedule made my ears perk up! I hate the...The word schedule made my ears perk up! I hate the schedule, I love the schedule, I need the schedule...wait, do I need the schedule? <br /><br />In zen temples, "follow the schedule" is the thing we do, accept when we don't, and holy crap, the guilt! In the last 6 months I've missed one morning of zazen (we sit 6 days a week) and I can't tell you why I feel so...betrayed! IAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-77751645031690868272012-01-21T14:21:40.966-08:002012-01-21T14:21:40.966-08:00I've been missing you. Glad you're back. I...I've been missing you. Glad you're back. I'm liking your new abstracts quite a lot, too! As for social painting-- I can't do that. And I'm wondering if that's some neurotic mess of mine!? Maybe it's selfish. I just want my painting time all to myself. But I do enjoy sharing food and art discussion. The London video sounds intriguing! Where to find?Krishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11518981252382574336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-2064154196511056042012-01-21T13:59:16.953-08:002012-01-21T13:59:16.953-08:00Hi Carole,
I miss the little painting group which ...Hi Carole,<br />I miss the little painting group which met on Wed. nights at one of the artist's studio. We'd drink tea and chat for a bit an then off to the easels for a couple of hours or more. Usually we had music playing and sometimes we be bopping along with it or so deep into our paintings we'd completely forget the cd was on it's 3rd time around. Most of my painting time isCarole Reidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03761259557061105360noreply@blogger.com