by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 10, 2026 | News
“Morning by the Pond,” cold wax. Painting by Aminah Herrman Aminah Herrman’s Cold Wax Paintings Shimmer and Shine By Louisa Rogers Reprinted from an article published October 1, 2026 in the North Coast Journal, Humbolt, California “When I’m painting, I’m...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Oct 3, 2026 | News
Mary Kimsey Memorial Tribute Part II By Lusijah Marx Dedication My sister Mary would remind me that life’s obstacles are not barriers to avoid, but rather the actual path, the blueprint for healing and spiritual growth. When I first heard the news of Mary,...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 26, 2026 | News
Sequoia Mosaic by Amelia Williams I was commissioned to do a 7 ft x 4 ft mosaic of a sequoia for my client’s house in the Sierras. At the time I had a studio near the site. But with a few life- changes I ended up in a Las Vegas apartment 2 years later before I could...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 19, 2026 | News
Transformation is my passion… A Portland Subudian in England. By Kate Mura I feel the need to introduce myself as only a small amount of Subud folks know me. I was opened in 2020. Consequently, much of my latihan practice was with Fayra Teeters in my backyard,...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Sep 12, 2026 | News
The following is taken from an article published in the Oregonian on August 25, 2026: Mary Elizabeth Kimsey The 85-year-old Mary Kimsey of Portland was described as a loving, spiritual person and an activist. She was Rowan’s mother and Stella’s...
by Jasper Hoffman | Sep 5, 2026 | News
By Isabel Gates Here flows two poems offered by Isabel Gates; the first she herself wrote, the second is a poem she finds highly inspiring. A Crack in My Resolve My life has been so quietI thought that meant I wasFinished. I used to think that sinking into good...
by Jasper Hoffman | Aug 29, 2026 | News
Seabeck Conference Center September 17-20, 2026 Registration is Still Open Until September 16th Financial Assistance: For seniors over the age of 75, additional assistance with transportation costs may be available. To ask for help with this, please make a note on...
by Jasper Hoffman | Aug 22, 2026 | News
Gentle Reader, here are three more independent views of the creative process and overcoming blockages and boundaries, whether self-imposed or exterior. Benedict Herrman on Creativity As a writer, I often compare my creative process to woodworking. I begin with an...
by Jasper Hoffman | Aug 15, 2026 | News
Begin Instead of Finish By Roberta Hoffman I regularly engage in creative thinking through client-projects and problem solving as part of earning a living. While this work refines my craft and supports my family, I’m slowly learning the value of spending creative time...
by Phoebe Hoffman | Aug 8, 2026 | News
Above: Emergence by Joseph Curran The painting is oil on Masonite 30″ x 48″. It took me too long (about 4 months), but it was worth it. Sometimes in art you get pushed deeper and deeper, it just takes a while. Both poem and painting are titled Emergence....
