A journey of self-exploration through Cubism

Is this the summer that you focus on you and what’s next?

“Creating art shifts consciousness out of the verbal part of the brain and into the more creative, intuitive, and sensory brain regions.  Which is more powerful?  Well, the verbal region processes about forty bits of information per second.  The nonverbal processes about eleven million bits per second.  You do the math.” – Martha Beck.  
The way I see it – doing art is good for you and helps you solve problems without really trying!

Cubism began as an intellectual revolt against the artistic expression of previous eras. Among the specific elements abandoned by the cubists were the sensual appeal of paint texture and color, subject matter with emotional charge or mood, the play of light on form, movement, atmosphere, and the illusionism that proceeded from scientifically based perspective.  In other words, they abandoned ‘realistic’ points of view.  They used sharp angles and portrayed objects from different points of view within one painting.

Trying this method will help you break free from your often-used techniques.  You’ve heard the quote: ‘the definition of insanity is to do the same thing over and over and expect different results.’?  Then why not try something different, out of your comfort zone in a safe, non-judgmental atmosphere?

Discover who you are and create the future you want.  In this class, you will examine and write about the five main areas of your life, then do a piece of mixed media art using a cubistic technique - each week focusing on a different area of your life.

Week 1. Monday, June 11 - Relational (example: Children, partner, animals, co-workers)
Week 2. Monday, June 18 - Spiritual (example: God, praying, meditating)
Week 3. Monday, June 25 - Intellectual (example: reading, writing, learning a new skill)
Week 4. Monday, July 2 - Physical (example: stretching, yoga, walking, dancing)
Week 5. Monday, July 9 - Financial (example: career, assets, debt, spending, saving)

Mary's studio, McHenry, ILEach workshop is from 10 AM until 1 PM.  Cost of each workshop is $35 if you sign up individually.  If you sign up for all 5 you will get $5 off each class and end up saving $25.

All materials will be provided, but if you have specific photos you would like to add to your piece, please feel free to bring them.  Also a snack and coffee or tea will be provided. Space is limited – let me know if you plan to attend or call 815-715-1527 or email me with any questions: mary@telfleur.com

Portrait of your future self - workshop

“Watch your thoughts for they become words, watch your words for they become actions, watch your actions for they become habits, watch your habits for they become character, and watch your character for it becomes your destiny.” – Lao-Tzu

One of the most difficult things for humans is to handle is the uncertainty of the future.  What will I be doing a year from now?  Five years from now?  What will happen in a particular situation? We all try very hard to control what we can and let go of the rest, but it’s not easy. 

If we get quiet enough to listen, I believe we can envision a future that encompasses ourselves as we are meant to be.  Everything starts with a thought.  How often do you imagine bad things that might happen?   What would happen if instead you allow yourself to imagine yourself at your best, finding your destiny? 

This workshop is designed to help you access that vision of the future using the nonverbal part of your brain. Martha Beck, the well-known life coach and author, says “creating art shifts consciousness out of the verbal part of the brain and into the more creative, intuitive, and sensory brain regions…the verbal region processes about forty bits of information per second.  The nonverbal processes about eleven million bits per second.  You do the math.”  In other words, doing art is good for you and helps you solve problems without really trying!

In this all-day workshop we will do:

·         a warm-up art exercise

·         a walking meditation

·         a writing exercise

·         a finished self-portrait (literal or non-literal) incorporating your writing and art. 

All materials, as well as a morning snack, will be supplied. Bring a sack lunch.

You do not need to be an artist or have any art experience to take part in this workshop.  You just need to want to delve deeper into your authentic self and express who you are. 

This workshop is offered this time at an introductory price because it is brand new and because it may be recorded for promotional purposes.

$45

All supplies included

McHenry Dam (off of River Road, McHenry) or Mary’s home/studio in case of rain

Saturday, April 28^th 10 - 4

Please let me know if you plan to attend or if you have any questions: mary@marytelfer.com or 815-715-1527