painting from within ~ HOME       [ the purpose of creating ]   [ you exist on more than one level ]   [ the magic of self expression ] Our minds are conditioned to think that we need talent and skill to create, that we need to know how, before we can begin. That kind of thinking prevents us from trying. To create is to move into the unknown, to move into the mystery of yourself, to have feelings, to be alive and free without worrying about the result. You are on this physical level, where you exist as body, thought and emotion. You exist a level above this body and personality, as an unique individual and spirit. And you exist on yet another level above this one, the one great universal connection. You are unique and individual and at the same time completely connected to all that is and ever was and ever will be. When we paint from "Point Zero" we are bringing all of these parts together. [ quote from Michele Cassou's website ~ designer of the "The Point Zero method" ] Even if we are not aware of it, each one of us longs to create, to manifest what is unique inside of us, to give it form. Freedom is necessary for pure creation to take place. The pressures and demands of an expected result must go. We need to re-enter the present by the simple act of being spontaneous. Intuition guides us. Trusting the flow that comes naturally is the magic of creation. The hidden, the mysterious, the sacred from within are revealed. Old patterns break. The natural movement of creation becomes part of our life. Passion sets in. Find out more about the Process of Painting from Within, and the Classes where you can experience your creative self for the first time. View our Brochure (pdf format) Created by:  Mentat Consulting - Web Site Design and Web Site Hosting.  Updated: July, 2007   Copyright © 2006-2007  Cheryl Opie ~ Painting From Within ~ All rights reserved 0428-820-100       Melbourne, Australia