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The Only is Now

by delta | Feb 23, 2015 | Motivational, World View

Time is nothing more than a way to describe our complex mind’s ability to conceive and experience memories from the past and project ideas of a possible future in the present. Time is not a thing and doesn’t exist, in and of itself. Our linear perception...

Arts Education and World Peace

by delta | Feb 2, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Random Favorites, Theatre Related, World View

We all know that an arts education is an integral part of becoming a professional artist. It is also integral to becoming a fully functional human being. The arts have a way of opening up and developing the whole person. In school, we are taught how to survive. We...

The “It” of Art (from “Point of Art”)

by delta | Feb 2, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

From “Point of Art” published in 2007, now available as a Second Edition A couple years back the Detroit Artists Network (DAN) met to discuss ways to promote Detroit artists. The question came up: what is the “it” of Detroit art (#itofart)? Most cities...

Fame

by delta | Feb 1, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Theatre Related, World View

There is no such thing any more as a “famous artist.” There are only those artists you know who move, touch and inspire you and those you don’t. Those folks out there you see on TV or in Art in America are not your folks. You have no relationship...

Portrait of Dr. Valarie Parisi

by delta | Jan 30, 2015 | Art Instruction, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

Dr. Valarie Parisi Recognized with a portrait I’ve been working hard, putting the finishing touches on this portrait. I love this painting and am very excited about it being presented in May. The portrait honors Dr. Valarie Parisi for her years of service as Dean of...

Quench Project Update

by delta | Jan 27, 2015 | Art Instruction, Fine Art, Motivational, Portraiture, World View

I am setting up exhibition dates beginning May 1 and speaking dates for after March 1. I am beginning the painting phase now. The recent influx of commission portraits has lead to a delay from my target date. But of course, I’m not complaining. I am blessed...

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