The Fort Worth Art Show
Three Artists 3 | Wading in a Stream of Timelessness
As a child, I wanted desperately to paint. But I
believed the adults in my world who told me that I
had no talent. So I followed the path they set out
for me. I became a teacher, got a Ph.D., did
postdoctoral work at Yale University and ended a
25-year career in public education as Director of
Leadership Development.
I left that position to write and consult. Instead, I found myself painting. I had worked in oils in my 20’s, because I could rework the paint until it was “perfect.” This time I chose watercolors because I had no training in them and I couldn’t paint over them. That was very freeing and painting became fun. I began playing with color, shape and form, allowing the painting to emerge intuitively.
Coincidentally, my daughter was president of her school art club and insisted that I do a solo show. Unable to resist the combined force of her and her teacher, I agreed. Doing that show helped me to see myself as an artist.
I continue to expand my creativity by challenging myself with new media. I create from my unconscious mind, allowing the work to emerge stroke by stroke without a predetermined focus. Silk is particularly suited to this approach since the materials lend a modicum of unpredictability. Working in numerous mediums, from acrylics to sculpture to fashion, has also been helpful, allowing me to stretch while preventing me from getting too attached to the specific tools of expression.
This approach to art has also informed my work as a coach, speaker and facilitator. I help others unblock their creative flow and access their intuitive knowledge to reclaim their life, their spirit, and their health. I continue to do the same for myself through painting, writing and dancing Argentine Tango.
I left that position to write and consult. Instead, I found myself painting. I had worked in oils in my 20’s, because I could rework the paint until it was “perfect.” This time I chose watercolors because I had no training in them and I couldn’t paint over them. That was very freeing and painting became fun. I began playing with color, shape and form, allowing the painting to emerge intuitively.
Coincidentally, my daughter was president of her school art club and insisted that I do a solo show. Unable to resist the combined force of her and her teacher, I agreed. Doing that show helped me to see myself as an artist.
I continue to expand my creativity by challenging myself with new media. I create from my unconscious mind, allowing the work to emerge stroke by stroke without a predetermined focus. Silk is particularly suited to this approach since the materials lend a modicum of unpredictability. Working in numerous mediums, from acrylics to sculpture to fashion, has also been helpful, allowing me to stretch while preventing me from getting too attached to the specific tools of expression.
This approach to art has also informed my work as a coach, speaker and facilitator. I help others unblock their creative flow and access their intuitive knowledge to reclaim their life, their spirit, and their health. I continue to do the same for myself through painting, writing and dancing Argentine Tango.
Karen Frances
Paula Joyce
Lawrence Stevens
See more of Paula's art and read more about her work at her website.
Paula Joyce
Lawrence Stevens
See more of Paula's art and read more about her work at her website.