When we talk about waking up the artist within us, we are also speaking of recognizing ways to take better care of our own souls. One of the first requirements is to acknowledge we even have a soul. You may not be surprised to know that modern thinking often excludes the soul. Thomas Moore in […]
My friend Joanne Miller and I are writing a book about creativity. We have both experienced the healing power of art in our lives. From time to time I want to share with you some of what will be coming out this next Spring in our book: “Be your finest Art”. Dorsey McHugh When we talk
Dearest True, Peace…comes to us through forgiveness. Even True needs forgiveness. Maybe especially True. From “an ancient love story”. It would be easier if we were not fallen…but it is what it is… Lets make something Lovely. Yours always, Patience
Before I began to paint, before I even imagined I would paint, I worked as a waitress to help with our family income. During that time, I attended a little Bible study of a few women. As we began our weekly meeting with prayer I think I fell asleep because much like Alice in Wonderland,
Finding your own artistic voice is a little like drilling for oil, or discovering a vein of gold or silver. It is dangerous (synonymous with adventurous), sometimes dark, often exciting and interesting. The labor is all done on the inside. In the depths of our own souls. It is difficult to be honest with yourself,
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Dreams have been fascinating to me for as long as I remember. “Have you had any cool dreams?” is a question I ask again and again. According to Carl Jung,”Dreams are a way of communicating and acquainting yourself with the unconscious. Dreams are not attempts to conceal your true feelings from the waking mind, but rather
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Please join Dorsey and her students for a special event, benefitting Bridges Domestic Violence Center on October 6th at 6pm. Jim Tilley of CharacterEYES is hosting the event – hope to see you there!! Best, Susan Miller Dorsey McHugh Fine Art
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My vision is what defines me. Do I see through eyes clouded with anger or resentment? Or do I see through eyes of anticipation and trust. Adversity happens in everyone’s life. Whether the glass is half empty or half full depends entirely on how we narrate the adversity. It becomes either an opportunity or a punishment. Art
Doing art, painting, sketching, stories, has owned my heart for as long as I can remember. I think all children have the seeds of art in their souls. Some are never encouraged to imagine deeply or to recognize the value of their own thoughts. My own art is a reflection of the relationships, and experiences
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When I was younger, I meditated without knowing that was what I was doing. I would look at a thought from all angles. My Dad taught me to do that. I started getting up with him at 5:30 am on school days when I was 11. I loved those morning hours with him because we had conversations
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