“I don't think it's necessary for artists to have any formal training in painting or art history, but I do think it's essential to continually experiment with different subject matter, types of paint and methods of painting.” ThinkingArtDifferentMatterArtistSubjectsPaintingTypeEssentialsTrainingMethodPaintExperimentsFormalSubject MatterArt HistoryDifferent Subjects Author:Ron Parker
“Recovering from suffering is not like recovering from a disease. Many people don’t come out healed; they come out different. They crash through the logic of individual utility and behave paradoxically. Instead of recoiling from the sorts of loving commitments that almost always involve suffering, they throw themselves more deeply into them. Even while experiencing the worst and most lacerating consequences, some people double down on vulnerability. They hurl themselves deeper and gratefully into their art, loved ones and commitments.” PeopleArtDifferentSufferingIndividualWorstDiseaseCommitmentConsequenceLogicDeeperBehaveVulnerabilityLoved OnesCrashUtilityHealedRecovering Book:The Road to Character Source: The Road to Character
“It takes quite a bit of time to become enlightened. But it really is not so different from learning any other art; all you need is time, a good teacher, and practice.” NeedsArtDifferentBitsEffortPracticeTeacherEnlightenedGood Teacher Book:Surfing the Himalayas: A Spiritual Adventure Source: Surfing the Himalayas: A Spiritual Adventure