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Look at the moment; Hold the sight of frozen time; Treasure those people, Those events which turn our story. Codify the telling Which defines our lifeway; Hold to it until Addressed with new tongues Of knowledge opened only Because of … Continued
See Mark’s Volume of 51 Poems
by Mark Turner – When we see elements of our vision in other people’s lives, it confirms our mission, especially when we see them in people’s lives back through past ages. That is where we connect with world history. The … Continued
by Mark Turner – Here is my digital drawing/collage contemplating the burning bush which Moses turned aside to see (referred to at the end of my previous post). It is said that in the wilderness where Moses tended his sheep … Continued
This is a digital collage & drawing I created combining my poem with a collection of images. Click HERE to view the complete work in higher resolution. Those who take the time will find intriguing interactions and coincidences between the textures, lines, … Continued
There is much resistance within and around the artist as they pass through the inspiration and execution stages. But often the greatest resistance is after successfully navigating the first two stages and actually completing a work. So much time, … Continued
In telling about the first stage of my art making process I described the mostly unseen interior life of inspiration. It is tormenting if this part does not develop to the point where I start making something. In fact, … Continued
by Mark R. Turner – I remember meeting Vincent Van Gogh in person for the first time. When I think of all the things which could have circumvented our meeting I thank God for the enormous effort put forth by … Continued
What do you think artists do? Paint at an easel? Chisel a block of marble? My life as an artist hovers around three basic principles to which I have found art historians and other artists also refer. Thinking on these will give … Continued
