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"Not that men have not been great sources of inspiration for me, too."
"You're right, Tim. This medium is just about impossible to photograph (not that any work of art makes the transition to photography without some, if not much, loss). I'll post a detail later. The work started with me drawing a large vase. Dull. So,…"
"The paint does float in space, since we have learned to look through glass, not see it as solid. I have had, for the past few years, a yearning to do sculpture, though, to bring the work out into 3D space - that is one of my next places to go."
"What I've seen is that when a function is weak, the artwork is not as integrated, not as "strong". I don't think all four functions are ever in balance, 1 or 2 often dominate. In most people. As a teacher, I've seen students who need to develop this…"
"The art and psi article is the pdf attached to the preceding post."
"p.s. I'm interested in what your rituals involve and your Muse culture.
In my 20s, after the BFA, I realized that the most important skill I needed to learn for making art was how to shift my attention from my job, chores, errands, whatever, into…"
In my 20s, after the BFA, I realized that the most important skill I needed to learn for making art was how to shift my attention from my job, chores, errands, whatever, into…"
"Dear Tim,
I watched your film - wish I could have seen the exhibit itself. Drawings, an artist's process, are rarely exhibited (generally) and we are usually shown the final product (painting, sculpture, etc.). So the evolution you showed in the…"
I watched your film - wish I could have seen the exhibit itself. Drawings, an artist's process, are rarely exhibited (generally) and we are usually shown the final product (painting, sculpture, etc.). So the evolution you showed in the…"
"Hi, Les. You offer great illustrative stories with much insight.
You spoke of the 4 Jungian personality types. I was once asked what an artists needed to do to make great art - or some such question - and I suddenly realized that all 4…"
You spoke of the 4 Jungian personality types. I was once asked what an artists needed to do to make great art - or some such question - and I suddenly realized that all 4…"
"Interesting question. There may be a tendency one way or the other. Would be an interesting research study. Certainly, many, not all, actors are more extroverted than, for example, visual artists.
Beyond the extrovert/introvert dichotomy, I could…"
Beyond the extrovert/introvert dichotomy, I could…"
"How long must I wait? Roberta wrote.
There are many possible responses: As long as you need to. Until you are ready. You don't have to wait - you can go after it - as in finding inspiration is not a passive activity - one can go inwards or outwards…"
There are many possible responses: As long as you need to. Until you are ready. You don't have to wait - you can go after it - as in finding inspiration is not a passive activity - one can go inwards or outwards…"
"Hi, Ed.
I suppose there could be similarities to the empty chair technique you describe, and certainly I've known artists who benefited from putting an empty chair outside their studio door, inviting their inner critique to have a seat and get…"
I suppose there could be similarities to the empty chair technique you describe, and certainly I've known artists who benefited from putting an empty chair outside their studio door, inviting their inner critique to have a seat and get…"
"Hi, Jeffery. I am guessing that those artists who the kids look up to, those artists are articulating something, accessing something that is both inside and outside of the kids. Yes, we do long for fame. Recognition. I used to laugh and say that…"
"Hi, Roberta. Thank you for your extended, thoughtful, and passionate response. "Blocked calling" is a good description of what (too) many artists experience in their daily lives and their over arching careers. The unappreciative and blind cultural…"
"Brief article on Types of Creativity by Denita Benyshek, psychologist/artist/researcher."
"Article on "The Transformative Power of Shamanic Art" by Denita Benyshek, psychologist/artist/researcher, at AY Atelier Art."
"I am asking the artists in this group, regardless of what medium/media you use, to provide a brief artists statements about your own work. I'd like to hear about your sources of inspiration, your creative process, use of materials (why do you use…"
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Actually, one event that I sponsored in relation to the juncture of art and psychology involved 10 high school age d young women. We went to a local art museum and they were given an hour to walk around the galleries and take note of several things: 1) what piece(s) really upset them. 2) What pieces made them laugh. 3) What pieces seemed to speak to something "deeper" even if they didn't know what that was. 4) Or what the deeper message was that they did see. 5) What piece didn't seem like art at all. (Why is THIS in an art gallery?) 6) The one piece, money aside, that you would like to take home and why.
We then got together for lunch and some reflection in general about the experience.
Then we went back through the galleries together and each person described the works they had chosen and why for each of the question.
It was a high moment in my teaching career, one which brings a smile each time I think of it.
Thanks for giving me a chance to remember and smile again! :)
Ed
Hi Denita. I'd like to add my welcome to Ed's. From perusing your web site a bit, I can see you are clearly in touch with your gifts in this life. I'm grateful you've found the Alliance and I hope you'll find this a place to deeply connect with likeminded others.
Please share at whatever level you feel comfortable, but I would love to hear more about your thoughts and experiences with shamanism (maybe join the Shamanism group here in the community?) and I'm also deeply drawn to Slavic cosmology, though I have direct experience with it in my daily reality.
Meanwhile, I'll send you some tips on navigating the site in a separate email in case its of help. Enjoy the site, and I look forward to seeing you around. ~Bonnie Bright, Founder
Welcome Denita,
As I was viewing your art I suddenly realized I had to breathe! Wonder-full work. There are several artists as members of the Alliance. I hope you will meet them through the many blogs, forums, and groups. I look forward to your posts and any additional artworks you wish to share. Again, welcome.
Ed