Paintbrush & Ivories

The Power of Simplicity in Art & Life

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On discovering a beloved poem lost for more than 30 years, Michelle has been thinking again about the concept of simplicity. In this episode, Michelle shares the poem by William Carlos Williams and what follows is a conversation with Jennifer around simplicity in art and life that covers music triads, colour palette triads, do-ability and the zen spiritual practice known as hitsuzendo.

Artists and ideas mentioned in this episode:

  • Poem by William Carlos Williams - ‘This is Just to Say’
  • The Imagist Movement of poetry
  • Hitsuzendo, the way of the zen brush and enso circles
  • Philip Guston (1913-1980), Canadian-American painter and muralist
  • Spirit Art School is the live online monthly art classes with Jennifer, Michelle and other art teachers.

    • You can find your hosts at these places:

    Michelle’s website – www.michellewalkerart.com

    Michelle on Instagram – www.instagram.com/michellewalkerart

    Michelle on YouTube – www.youtube.com/c/michellewalkerart

    Jennifer’s website – www.jenniferruthrussell.com

    Jennifer on Patreon – www.patreon.com/JenniferandMichael

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    Paintbrush & IvoriesBy Michelle Walker & Jennifer Ruth Russell