by Dawn Patel | Jan 5, 2017 | allegorical painting, ancestors, ancestry cloth, art process, art therapy, artist, artists journey, artists process, buddhism, conquering fear, consciousness, dark times, darkness, india, mystery, usha
The Dark. A natural and essential part of our existence. Not evil. Not inferior. Deep. Forceful. Darkness is intense, and so widely misunderstood. Who has not used the word “darkness” to describe something ominous and...
by Dawn Patel | Apr 17, 2014 | art, artists, artists process, Behemoth and Leviathon, Blake quotes, Buddha, buddhism, doors of perception, genius, knowledge, painting, visionary art, why paint?, William Blake
In Life As in Art: Lessons from the StudioWilliam Blake”Behemoth and Leviathan”c. 1805 – 1810 I love the paintings of William Blake. I don’t share his religious sensibilities, but when I look closely at them I share something beyond...
by Dawn Patel | Mar 6, 2014 | books, Brilliant Stranger, buddhism, etsy, nature, spirituality
Being a seller on etsy requires more than talent, creativity and passion. It is a very competitive marketplace where one must consider most choices with asute...
by Dawn Patel | Feb 8, 2014 | art, artists, artists process, artists studio, buddhism, creative process, layered painting, painting, spirituality
Intermediary: Work in ProgressIt’s fun to talk about a painting in progress, sometimes for me more enjoyable than talking about a painting after it’s finished. Once the work is finished, everything has been decided. At that point I’m much...
