Monday, November 7, 2011

FRITZ COLEMAN COMEDY NIGHT…..

…..had me laughing so hard for so long along with the rest of the audience.  I now know what ‘rolling in the aisle’s means!

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What a fun night out thanks to dear Judith Nelson and Eileen Ogle, two of the most generous souls on planet earth.  If there is a good cause or person in need anywhere and I do mean anywhere…..they’re in the midst doing good.  I’ve told you before they’re my go to peeps as they know just about everyone in every field of endeavor. 

Eileen, Dr. Beau Stocking & Miss Judith

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This special evening benefitted the Glendale-Crescenta Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross and the stellar event is in it’s 20th year with Fritz Coleman hosting. 

Lucky me, I got picked up in style and we went to the opening reception dinner at Phoenicia Restaurant for a yummy dinner with dessert treats by PORTO’s (and you know how I LOVE Porto’s) and then off to the Glendale Centre Theatre.  Good thing we had reserved VIP seats as the place was totally sold out and folks were scrambling for seats.

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I was so happy it had stopped raining. I had given Yuki a Valium before I left because we had thunder and lightning in the hills and even HAIL!!!

For More Information:

Dr. Beau Stocking, Optometrist

2915 W Magnolia Blvd. Burbank, 91505

818.841.3840

www.Phoenicia.com

www.glendalecentretheatre.com

www.portosbakery.com

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Introduction

There is no avoiding the pull of the internet, the blogs, the YouTube imaginings. It's as if we're all 'On the Road' with Jack Kerouac each in our own world of meanderings. When we tell someone to 'get a life' it might be a bit difficult when you're dragged into other people's 24/7.

I've come to realize two foundational principals, there are no accidents and everyone has a purpose. More and more I'm desiring everyone to come into a full realization of their purpose as we all find our way on this little jewel of a planet.

For me, as a professional 'Western style artist', I stumbled into Chinese Brush Painting after a trip in 1980 to Monet's home/garden. Seeing all of his collection of Japanese woodblock prints was an ahh haa moment for me and when I returned to the States I started painting in the Chinese manner and never looked back. The first year was extremely painful for me as I felt that I should be able to master the technique since I was a 'trained' artist. Not a chance ... that just gets in your way.

Now, after teaching close to 3,000 students and having my book 'The Ch'i of the Brush' published by Watson Guptill, I can say that every one of my students does better their first day than I did my first year! Why? Because I insist that they leave their critical parent outside and just enjoy the journey, respecting the work that they do. I never let anyone throw anything away because that just ingrains frustration and defeat.

We really only begin to learn when we stop and figure out how to 'save' a painting. It works every time.I am so proud of my students, their receptivity and eagerness to express themselves is a continuing blessing for me.So, back to finding your purpose. Perhaps it starts with realizing 'it's not about me'. It so easy to want our needs met and to filter everything thru this attitude. When we realize that we're here to be of benefit to every life that we touch the universe really provides the ways and means.

The best part is that it's really exciting to not have yourself on your mind all the time!I'm re-reading a wonderful book about authenticity and in my next meandering I'll tell you about it. In the meantime I'd love to hear about your journey and am here to answer any and all questions about Chinese Brush Painting.