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Purpose

As I begin creating a piece of art, I often pause to consider that I'm not just making a mark or representing a form but opening the door to a moment. In this initiatory act of creation, I enter into a dialogue with the world as it is, the timeless ground of now.


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Perfection

The great Zen masters taught that everything has inherent perfection. So, despite how it may sound, my art is perfect from the moment I begin.

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Enso

In traditional Zen practice, the Enso—a hand-drawn circle using ink and brush—has long been revered not only as a form of artistic expression but as a profound teaching within itself.

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Process

My process for creating art with a computer is not evident in the final work, especially since it looks so organic and far from what is usually thought of as a digital image. However, the basis of my process is always rooted in the principles of Zen and the pursuit of deep life questions…

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A Dream

During a recent retreat at the Temple, I found myself traversing the landscape of my subconscious in a way that impacted my perspective on my art. The retreat, a time of deep meditation and practice, offered an unexpected journey…

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