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Drawing from Memory

Drawing from Memory

“I think it is all a matter of love; the more you love a memory the stronger and stranger it becomes” ― Vladimir Nabokov I've always thought there were basically two approaches to making art.  There are those of us who derive inspiration from direct observation and...

Practice

Practice

How do you get to Carnegie Hall?  Practice, practice, practice. People who know, who have achieved anything close to mastery in any discipline will repeat the practice mantra until they're blue in the face.  "Practice, not talent, is the key to success," they will...

Imagination and Religion

Imagination and Religion

I read with great interest of Jimmy Carter's decision to "Lose his Religion."  Frankly, I agree that losing one's religion is the first step to true spiritual freedom. Religion is primarily an invention of men to control others.  As a positive organizing force it has...

Forgiveness

Forgiveness

  "And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ sake has forgiven you." Ephesians 4:22 Forgiveness often seems so impossible; vengeance so much easier.  Even easier is acceptance.  Acquiescence, easier still.  I've...

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