Art and MoJo in Spain

Ok - not EXACTLY - I didn't have the discomfort of flying there, but teaching at Studio 33 on Tuesday was simply gorgeous. Our hostess, Catherine Stempowski is the most gracious lady with FINE, fine art abilities. The studio dog, Ochre is a rescue dog. She was so relaxed, so in tune with her environment.




After the workshop, participants were reminded that this course is about combining many disciplines into one process to access creativity.  In order to begin this journey we examine ourselves - our own version of the 'self portrait'. Writing is ultimately the subject matter. Writing as reflection, as poetry as asemic as aesthetic as logographic as landscape of the mind. 

I hope I did not leave anyone out! Sitting in this environment of peace and creativity brought out for me, once again, the reason why creativity is our greatest gift, given by the Creator of all.




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