When I ask my subconscious for a metaphor about my work, the image that always comes to mind is a fertile field. I don’t focus on whether it’s empty or full—because that’s not the point. What matters isn’t what’s grown there but the boundless potential of the field itself. I’ve written before about the difference…
Last Monday at the Sophia Center, we dived into an art project that sounded light-hearted: making creatures with “magical” powers. I expected the class to be playful and whimsical. Silly me! As it turns out, creating art has a way of uncovering the deep, transformative currents of the soul—and making magical creatures seemed to amplify…
Yesterday, I wrapped up my 7-week class at the Sophia Center, and as always, one powerful image continues to stay with me: a tapestry. Every time I teach this course, I see the group’s collective contributions—writings, art, ideas, and inner processes—emerging as metaphorical threads. Together, we weave a tapestry of deep, rich wisdom. In a…
On Monday, I brought small pumpkins into my class at the Sophia Center. But instead of simply handing them out, I had everyone close their eyes and hold out their hands to receive one. The goal was to bypass their minds’ pre-stored ideas about pumpkins and invite them into a wordless, sensory experience. With their…
In their insightful book Art and Fear, David Bayles and Ted Orland argue that art centered around ideas is far more compelling than art focused solely on technique. I couldn’t agree more! Ideas not only make art more interesting, but they also create an entry point for everyone to participate in the artistic process. You…
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