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My process starts with the belief that our connection to what we call “nature” is the source of inspiration for what we think of as “art.” Our true humanity is discovered only in the context in which humanity was created or evolved or both. It is my family, teacher, friend and sanctuary where I find true self and place in this world. As Saint Francis before me, I see what we have called “god” everywhere and the “spirit” part of “inspiration” usally starts with a walk. I pass this tree...

Recently we spent a couple of nights with close friends in a cabin beside the Conejos River in Southern Colorado. We were all amazed at beautiful 40-50 ft high trees that followed along the river in such an arid place. We were even more surprised to learn that they were actually native Peach Leaf Willows having seen only Weeping Willows or Willow bushes before. The River still flowed well but the landowner said is was way down because of the drought. But the spectacular green trees and...

The Mystery of Beauty Is this painting beautiful? Is beauty simply a subjective opinion based on cultural norms or is it something deeper? This post begins a series that will explore the importance of beauty in the human experience, mystery of what it is and why it opens the door to the deeper questions of life itself. The recent “Literati” inspired paintings and poetry has opened this door for me and I hope this path will lead to my next book. Frank Wilczek in his tome, A Beautiful...