mYTHmAKER Posted September 25, 2012 (edited) I will try to down load again later Edited September 25, 2012 by mYTHmAKER Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Melanie Posted September 26, 2012 Love the brush work trunk 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunk Posted October 18, 2012 *thread bump* Â I really encourage y'all to have a sketch-book, art based, qi gong journal. Pencil line drawings, brush work, crayons, whatever attacts you. And the purpose, context, is really that of a diary. It's (primarily) not art for other people. It's just for you to - sometimes, whenever you are moved to, to draw/paint whatever is inside for you during your qigong ~ spiritual practice. And it doesn't have to be good; it's just for you. Â As practicing mystics of one sort or another, you're going to find that, over time, you'll have a lot of experiences (and progression of experiences over months yrs) that you can't share much of with most people... and it gets more extreme the further you go. There's a pretty intense long term loneliness factor in this path. Art is one way that you can express outwardly, for yourself, what is going on inside ... helps you process it psychologically. Very healthy. Â Three bucks for crayola water color set. Ten bucks for a sketch book. Best therapy money you'll ever spend. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
madMUHHH Posted October 18, 2012 (edited) *stuff* Â Great advice! I just recently made the decision to start using a notebook/journal, so this provides further incentive. Â Â And I dunno if this qualifies as art or anything, but I really like to doodle. Especially during boring lectures, as it helps me stay focussed on the subject (Science has actually proven that doodling does that, hooray for science!). Â Edited October 18, 2012 by madMUHHH 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trunk Posted October 18, 2012 I've used written journals, off n' on, over the years. Critical tool, imo, important. I use those basic "composition notebooks" that you can get at any drugstore.  However, at least for me so far, written journals have a couple of weaknesses (or at least things to adjust to): 1. I'm not consistent, lol. At first I thought I was going to journal every day or several times a week. I've adjusted more comfortably to, "when ever I feel like it".  2. It can be cumbersome to present some inner qigong experience in words, and cumbersome enough to review prior entries (pages of text) that I usually don't do it (only very rarely, and not very satisfying).  .. versus PICTURES (drawings, paintings) of my inner experience 1. Well, I'm still not consistent, lol!! I just do the art when I'm moved to.  2. but it's *super* helpful for self expression and review!! The old saying, "a picture is worth 1,000 words". I can look weeks or months back, just at one picture on a page and - in an instant - see what was going through internally. This has been especially helpful for understanding progressions of a practice *over time*. While I was working on a certain practice "X", I'd paint a significant experience. Then weeks or months later I'd paint another inner experience. The thing is, they were stages of the same inner work that was prompted by that practice. I could see the stages of development in the sequence of pictures, that if I'd just written about it (or not put it down in any way) I would've missed. This has helped me immensely understand, and assimilate psychologically, what is going on with me mystically.  3. Also, re: inner pain. It's not all flowers and fireworks for me inside, lol. I also occasionally paint my inner regions of pain. And, I can see improvement (or not) over time, and also how it relates to the practices I am doing (or should do).  Like I said before, this is mostly just for me: an art-based diary. Primarily not intended to show others. And it is pictures of my internal world, an artistic depiction of what I see~feel when I do my practices (or afterwards). Doodling is cool (and I think any kind of art is kinda cool and therapeutic) but what I'm specifically talking about is your inner terrain. Esoteric physiology being lit up, sometimes layered with physical anatomy and emotional colorings. The layered experience that Mark Griffin refers to as "the human form", which is meant to be a broad term that includes ... lots.  - Trunk  p.s. I think that loneliness and the mystic path is a really important topic. Music, cooking (finding common denominators that are helpful to us on our own and also by which we can relate to anyone), pets, art - all those are related topics. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted October 18, 2012 I did the journal thing too and absolutely had to have the black and white composition books. It felt like BS writing on anything else especially when you can tear pages out and censor yourself afterwards. Eventually I went to the computer and got over it. Theres a big advantage to unlined paper though, the informal unrestricted space allows to either doodle or paint , and the format you impose on the writing speaks to your frame of mind and background emotional content. It was highly involving for years. Stosh 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Birch Posted October 18, 2012 Clay. Will post the ones I feel good about :-) All this talk of emptiness has lead me to 'make tangible'. Things I can feel a thumb fit into. Something heavy in my hands:-) 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydog Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) nice posts trunk thanks anyways have been getting into drawing a little more lately here are some  also I agree with the the further you go, loneliner you get thing, good to meet like minded people sometimes things one cannot express  edit perhaps the last line can turn into a self fulfilling belief Edited October 19, 2012 by sinansencer 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eric23 Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Been doing and exhibiting art for a long time now. Mostly figurative work, mostly drawing/printmaking. Lately my work has been influenced by the modern Japanese performance art Butoh. Also been keeping a journal for the past year or two. Link to my art blog   Edit: The top image is titled "Conversations Over a Cup of Tea". Several years ago one of our own bums, Father Paul shared a poem  The yellow moon Rests in my tea cup  I've attempted off and on to come up with an image inspired by his poem for several years now. This is my latest. The young lady is one of our regular models. We have been meeting sporaticly for several months now at a local coffe house discussing life, art, butoh and philosophy. Edited October 19, 2012 by Eric23 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) WARNING: violent drawings depicting Santa killing white elephants. Don't click if you will be offended (and mods let me know if it's not cool to post a link to it).  http://i.imgur.com/jrbNy.jpg  I recently did this as a cheap job...some guy requested this (most of the details specified) to use in a debate with his family about whether to do secret santa or white elephant this year. Edited October 19, 2012 by turtle shell 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted October 19, 2012 -.-  Sorry, but there are so many crappy drawings in this thread that this is truly "bum creations"  btw remember the comic I drew billion million years ago  http://adventuresoftimesandchange.tumblr.com/post/14770251854/i-cant-draw-people-all-that-well-but-im-ok-with Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mYTHmAKER Posted October 19, 2012 http://www.etaoin.com/yj_cat00.html http://www.artezine.com/issues/19/19sbc.html 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydog Posted October 19, 2012 some people are more skilled than others due to practice but expression is expression regardless of socially acceptable definitions of good and bad, it is nice to express oneself 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted October 19, 2012 http://syacartoonist.com/a-harsh-lesson-title Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted October 19, 2012 Sinfest , couldnt see first cartoon second cartoon takes way to long to get through. Stosh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) . Edited October 19, 2012 by Stosh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) You have to click on the image to see mine on tumbler   And the Harsh Lesson story is short so I don't know what you're talking about Edited October 19, 2012 by Sinfest 2: Judgement Day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted October 19, 2012 (edited) Fast cartoon goes like this Sifu says to oogway "Peyote is bad news" Oogway says "There is no bad news or good news there is only news" Sifu shows Oogway drawing Oogway says " That is bad news!" Â Â That aint no short cartoon , it drags on and on , It couldve been done in six panels ! Â Stosh Edited October 19, 2012 by Stosh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stosh Posted October 19, 2012 The martial arts one is better , its quick , and I didnt fall asleep. Stosh Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Protector Posted October 19, 2012 It could also be done in one sentence: KID THINKS HE'S TOUCH SHIT CUZ HE DRAWS, BUT BE HE AIN'T  And they all lived happily ever after  I wonder if you're still reading what I wrote here since it's so wordy Maybe I can keep going and you won't see it because of how it can potentially wear you out Wait, I have a better idea Imagine reading THIS!!! http://www.mangareader.net/115/hajime-no-ippo.html  MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mYTHmAKER Posted October 19, 2012 Would be cool to do some IMA on a naturally died wool rug of your design. (Licensing of your images could fund your cultivation efforts! ) Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Moderator team Posted October 20, 2012 *Warning* No insults. Keep it kind, people. Â - Trunk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) From way back in the day, for me, 2002. A couple ancient songs I made, which I had completely forgotten existed until today when a buddy sent them over... Â http://picosong.com/wif6/ - I'll tell you http://picosong.com/wifT/ - You know Edited October 20, 2012 by turtle shell Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aetherous Posted October 20, 2012 (edited) A few other classic hits... Â http://picosong.com/wi4u/ - Painted eyes http://picosong.com/wi4t/ - When I wanna go home http://picosong.com/wi4p/ - I can't forget http://picosong.com/wi4i/ - Bread http://picosong.com/wi5w/ - Bottles http://picosong.com/wi5C/ - Cinnamon http://picosong.com/wi5X/ - Fall prey unto me http://picosong.com/wi5j/ - I wanna go to Ohio http://picosong.com/wi5b/ - Burning with desire http://picosong.com/wi5Q/ - I've been a fool in love http://picosong.com/wi5x/ - Like a knife http://picosong.com/wi5M/ - But you draw me in http://picosong.com/wi5H/ - Ride the ghost whip http://picosong.com/wiLs/ - Love http://picosong.com/wi5v/ - Loose tooth http://picosong.com/wiL3/ - Dark brown passion song http://picosong.com/wiLF/ - Gwen http://picosong.com/wiL9/ - One http://picosong.com/wiLj/ - Lets go dancing http://picosong.com/wiL8/ - Maria http://picosong.com/wiLD/ - Pear song http://picosong.com/wiL7/ - Shimmer http://picosong.com/wiLv/ - PCB/Silly sunglasses girl http://picosong.com/wi23/ - When I said I wanted to be your dog (Jens Lekman cover) http://picosong.com/wi2q/ - Samadhi (barnanimals) http://picosong.com/wi29/ - Christmas comes http://picosong.com/wi2f/ - Liquor store Edited October 20, 2012 by turtle shell 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
