How natural terrain shapes us: Finding metaphor in mountains and oceans
A friend from Montana recently moved to the Bay Area, and adjusting to life here has been quite a journey for her. Montana, with its…
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Exploring metaphor through pumpkins: A journey into higher creative energy
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…
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Discovering aesthetic space: Awakening to beauty and creative potential
I’ve always been drawn to the idea of creating space. For years, a note on my computer reminded me, “Create Space for Spirit to Speak.”…
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The power of negative space: Aesthetic connections in art and life
In Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain, Betty Edwards shows us the transformative importance of noticing negative space when drawing. By focusing on…
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The power of art beyond the museum: Embracing creative process
One of my favorite art quotes comes from the philosopher Herbert Marcuse. In The Aesthetic Dimension, he writes: “Art breaks open a dimension inaccessible to…
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