Art enables us to find ourselves and lose ourselves at the same time.
Thomas Merton
There are many things to consider before jumping into the creation of a piece of artwork. There is thought, planning, setting up a space, finding time to practice, finding the right teacher/course/subject. Along with those basics, how one comes to their work with mind and body makes a huge difference. It brings discipline and structure. Let’s look at some things that will set you up to work more mindfully.
Calligraphy Master, Paul Antonio has great information on preparing to work:
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