tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post3213506940659040334..comments2024-02-21T08:09:35.889-08:00Comments on ZenDotStudio: Creative EncountersZenDotStudiohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-55079211820488873182012-01-27T10:29:19.361-08:002012-01-27T10:29:19.361-08:00Great name isn't it "going to the infinit...Great name isn't it "going to the infinite well". love to hear how your well trip goes. great weekend to you and hugs in return!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-42680787264088344262012-01-27T10:28:04.980-08:002012-01-27T10:28:04.980-08:00it is a great idea, the word part. anything that ...it is a great idea, the word part. anything that helps tap in to that deeper stream is always worthwhile.<br /><br />there's a great interview with DW on Sounds True website for free.. I loved it. I just bought "What To Remember When Waking"ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-76441622962010263082012-01-27T10:26:26.304-08:002012-01-27T10:26:26.304-08:00I like the word idea too, David since I move back ...I like the word idea too, David since I move back and forth between the 2. I accidentally discovered the David Whyte engagement on Royal Roads Continuing ed site. I guess I better buy my ticket since I've let the cat out of the bag! The evening talk is even on my birthday so I'm meant to go, right??ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-51302677915446595632012-01-27T07:02:11.548-08:002012-01-27T07:02:11.548-08:00Ooo... I really like the idea of the "Going T...Ooo... I really like the idea of the "Going To The Infinite Well" exercise--hugely inspiring. I'll be browsing the house for inspiration this weekend. A bit like shopping at home--eco-friendly. ;o) Happy Weekend, Carole ((HUGS))Tracyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09179096002434748927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-36570763691455579472012-01-27T04:57:02.246-08:002012-01-27T04:57:02.246-08:00interesting exercise. i like David's idea of ...interesting exercise. i like David's idea of tyring it with words since mostly i am writing right now.<br /><br />i love David Whyte. Used to have a tape of him talking/reading but seems to be lost now.sukipoethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09351851210507048174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-60694419132094957382012-01-27T00:54:46.079-08:002012-01-27T00:54:46.079-08:00What a neat exercise! I may try it using words ins...What a neat exercise! I may try it using words instead of pictures (can't draw worth a darn). Btw I couldn't find anything on David Whyte's calendar past April on his website.David Ashtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18339979176989832285noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-36810782827447051532012-01-26T17:00:15.706-08:002012-01-26T17:00:15.706-08:0050 pieces in a weekend! and with the knowledge som...50 pieces in a weekend! and with the knowledge someone was going to look at them, yikes! But same aim to disengage that busy mind.<br /><br />And I like your ps. that's the aim isn't it in expressing our authentic voice?ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-2166001762714592132012-01-26T16:53:56.738-08:002012-01-26T16:53:56.738-08:00p.s. I really had to suppress my urge to say, &quo...p.s. I really had to suppress my urge to say, "... to boldly go where no artist has gone before!"Sharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222935617263973858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-39276972073452850592012-01-26T16:52:13.261-08:002012-01-26T16:52:13.261-08:00I read Peter London's book years ago- it's...I read Peter London's book years ago- it's always been one of my favorites. I didn't do any of the exercises, but his philosophy is brilliant. I did, however, have an assignment in a Master's program to do 50 pieces of art in a weekend. This type of "extreme art-making" really changes the way you look at how you work, and can lead into unknown artistic territory... Sharmon Davidsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06222935617263973858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-66201651594478526182012-01-26T12:59:33.697-08:002012-01-26T12:59:33.697-08:00ah, my latest listening/reading obsession is David...ah, my latest listening/reading obsession is David Whyte. I will have to write about that too! Do you know of him?ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-36557465782321096642012-01-26T12:58:42.287-08:002012-01-26T12:58:42.287-08:00yes the nub of you is on my list! and I love the ...yes the nub of you is on my list! and I love the idea of choosing the forbidden colours. I'm sure I will get to that one too! It does feel like an opportunity, you're so right. The suggestion came from someone hardly know too.ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-24683544361660046482012-01-26T12:32:42.497-08:002012-01-26T12:32:42.497-08:00I remember that encounter and it was so important....I remember that encounter and it was so important...also the 'forbidden colors' and 'the nub of you'. I was working alone so I skipped the group encounters but I bet they would be wonderful as well. I believe its one of those opportunity books that come into our lives. Thank you for sharing in this post!Blue Sky Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12405128176114875597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-92069042034163964102012-01-26T12:27:49.143-08:002012-01-26T12:27:49.143-08:00I always enjoy your insights into art books you...I always enjoy your insights into art books you're reading. I'll have to keep this book in mind.GalleryJuanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575583597100806570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-37547934258350605602012-01-26T10:04:15.506-08:002012-01-26T10:04:15.506-08:00100 times?100 times?ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-83229933153194801252012-01-26T09:51:28.340-08:002012-01-26T09:51:28.340-08:00Oh. Sketch me in green!Oh. Sketch me in green!Lynette Genjuhttp://www.108zenbooks.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-65719870114850481872012-01-25T22:09:45.154-08:002012-01-25T22:09:45.154-08:00It's true, it's about getting out of your ...It's true, it's about getting out of your own way! Not always so easy. Thanks! Are you a David Whyte fan? Just noticed he will be in Victoria in May.ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-68057472018930802652012-01-25T21:09:41.860-08:002012-01-25T21:09:41.860-08:00What a good way to get out of your own way. Maybe ...What a good way to get out of your own way. Maybe I'll try a version of this some time. And I love your paintings from your group paint afternoon in your preceding post.Leslie Avon Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09235003342775117469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-9890233354831930332012-01-25T14:12:38.857-08:002012-01-25T14:12:38.857-08:00I was listening to David Whyte last night and he t...I was listening to David Whyte last night and he talks about "conversations". One way to think of it is our art and life are always having a conversation?ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-88774083313042117442012-01-25T14:01:29.111-08:002012-01-25T14:01:29.111-08:00Intriguing indeed! Sounds also like a great practi...Intriguing indeed! Sounds also like a great practice in awareness - being aware of what's around us without imposing ideas and interpretations and meanings. Luscious clarity arises...<br /><br />And as you say - art reflects our internal life... <br /><br />And Wow - "aiming for the eternal", communicating Being to Being. Love that! (of course :)Mystic Meanderinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09746429719911446865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-64418445586038068462012-01-25T12:11:29.812-08:002012-01-25T12:11:29.812-08:00I look forward to hearing how you find it!I look forward to hearing how you find it!ZenDotStudiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06051368546505731081noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4008721669500573823.post-87289600195374732902012-01-25T12:10:16.169-08:002012-01-25T12:10:16.169-08:00thank you for sharing this intriguing exercise. n...thank you for sharing this intriguing exercise. now i must try it for myself.anca grayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02276860638894976324noreply@blogger.com