Some people have told me that they are not creative, and feel intimidated by an empty page or having to create something “from nothing” (or for nothing). And may get even more uneasy if they don’t have anything to paint from, like an object in front of them. Let me know in the comments if […]
My dear friend and fellow Certified Therapeutic Art Life Coach Michele Stone invited me to lead a free Facebook live class with her on the occasion of World Mental Health Day, October 10th. She wanted to offer it to the people affected by the recent hurricane [Helene], which had impacted millions along the East Coast, […]
I am excited to be participating in the Damascus Open Studios for the first time, this Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19, from 10am – 5pm. For more information visit https://damascusopenstudios.com/ If you are near the area in Oregon come and visit. It is supposed to be a warm and beautifully sunny weekend and […]
I have been using intuitive and healing painting for many years and love it. It’s my favorite way to paint. It is so much more exciting to paint without knowing what the end result will be while letting the flow of creativity run freely onto the paper or canvas along with all the emotions and […]
Spring has arrived here in Oregon and its arrival fills me with excitement and wonder. As I drove out for some shopping the other day, I found myself awestruck by the beauty that surrounds me – the vibrant colors, and the breathtaking scenery. It’s like driving through a fairy tale land. With every twist and […]
One of my paintings “Drowning – A Piece of Heaven” has been accepted to the group exhibition “Personages” at the ACCI Gallery and can be viewed in Berkeley, California from March 1- April 5, 2024. The gallery also has an exquisite collection of artworks ranging from paintings to glass, jewelry, textiles, and pottery. Check it […]
We are already well into the new year and I felt so rushed to make a New Year’s resolution when I am still feeling the need to reflect and sit still to digest the past year and I haven’t even finished my review of the last year. I did however have a flash of insight […]
read that…“Instead of thinking of experience as a collection of objects or nouns, feel only in terms of verbs:• Instead of thinking, ‘I know such and such’, feel, ‘There is only knowing and I am that’.• Instead of thinking, ‘I love you’, feel, ‘There is only loving and I am that’.• Instead of thinking, ‘I […]
It is gorgeous here in Oregon, the colors are out of this world. God is the most amazing artist. Living in Oregon now and I am thoroughly enjoying the seasons here. The rains and color changes and crispness in the air remind me of Germany, where I grew up. I am wondering if I will […]
I am back after a wonderful journey to Kashmir. We (Lakshmanjoo Academy) had a group of 65 people joining us on this pilgrimage into the land of the origins of the ancient philosophy of Kashmir. Visiting sacred sides, emerging ourselves in the teachings of the ancient philosophy of Kashmir, and enjoying the landscape of the […]
It followed me, into the beauty of art, the thoughts of war, like a giant hollow, in my heart, a pain, that nags, the insides, I can’t seem, to shake it. words © Claudia Dose painting © Claudia Dose
When I was in India in 2022, I saw a small captivating photo of my spiritual teacher’s teacher. His eyes looked straight at me, intense but compassionate, unlike any picture I had seen of him before. I had to paint a portrait of him in large. Swami Mahatabkak was a revered saint from Kashmir and […]
I went to the Anselm Adams exhibit in San Francisco with my dear friend Linda. I was curious to see very old photos of the Bay Area and see what it looked like in those days and how much it has changed. I was curious how Anselm would portray the landscape that had been my […]
I started a new portrait painting. After finishing my latest digital painting I was longing for some “real” paint and canvas. When I was in India this summer, I saw a very captivating photo of my spiritual teacher’s teacher and decided to paint it in large (20×24 inch). Update 8/18/23 with a slideshow to illustrate […]
I had the great honor to be commissioned for a painting that will grace the temple walls where Swami Lakshmanjoo, a philosopher/saint from Kashmir, India was initiated. It has taken me a long time to work on and get the approval of all involved – a work in process. (background music: guitar by me) Check […]
Spending the winter alone in the Nothern California mountains, and enjoying it so much to have the space and time to myself. At first, I was a bit nervous but now that I know it’s only the mice that make a ruckus in the hallway and set off the motion sensor, I enjoy the silence, […]
Starting the year late… with a Valentine ❤️ for trees… for my first sale of the year. Join me for my 2022 fundraiser for planting trees! You can choose between two charities that I support Fundraiser with TreeSisters (best for donations from the UK and EU) Fundraiser with OneTreePlanted (worldwide) The painting below is my […]
I am not sure where or how this year has gone so fast, it all seems like a giant blur. If yours has been anything like mine you may also feel the urgent need to reconnect with yourself and center yourself, especially before the busy holiday season. Let’s center ourselves together. The other day I […]
“It was perhaps one of your greatest acts of love, Claudia. Choosing to be alive at a time when so many live so deeply in the dark. And already things are looking brighter. All bow, The Universe Your finest hour, Claudia. Mine, too.”
Woohoo! I am happy to report that the organization that I donated and supported with the “painting for trees” fundraiser and auction, One Tree Planted, is planting trees in Australia by launching three new local nurseries for bushfire recovery! As of today we have contributed $2,325 and planted 2325 trees with OneTreePlanted. Thank you all […]
Moving into the “middle of the woods” has rekindled my childhood love of nature, seeing so many trees around me, curious to learn more about them. As a kid I would roam around “hinter den sieben Bergen” (behind the seven mountains) as we called the wild lands behind where we lived or ride the bike […]
Ending the limited I-consciousness. The eighth Kali finally puts an end to the limited I-consciousness (containing 5 organs of knowledge – Jnanendryas: organ of hearing, organ of touching, organ of seeing, organ of tasting, organ of smelling; 5 organs of action – Karmendryas: speech, hand motion, foot motion, excretion, creative organ; plus 2: mind and […]
I am so happy to report that the Auction for trees and spirituality – painting to benefit the causes I am most passionate about raised a whooping $590.40! That is $295.20 for each of my favorite causes…. almost 300 trees planted by OneTreePlanted and almost $300 for the Universal Shaiva Fellowship. It brings the “2020 […]
As an indirect result of my study of the 12 Kalis, and perhaps the current circumstances in the world at large, I found myself drawn towards painting Kali standing on Shiva with the surroundings slightly modernized to the current situations… Check the availability of original paintings in my store. Prints are available for most […]
Update! I have added new items and re-opened the auction again for only this weekend… Check it out now! I have been so saddened about all the trees going up in flames in the millions around the globe right now. And, it has made me feel inadequate trying to even plant 2020 trees as […]
We have been having so much smoke and red sky here in the bay area, I can’t even comprehend how many trees have gone up in flames… so sad! Living here with all the beautiful national parks and wildlife around it feels even more urgent to do something about Climate Change, as we are directly […]
I am happy and looking forward to a group exhibit that I am going to be part of in Florida at the Carrollwood Cultural Center. The group I am exhibit with has been a very special group of women. For the past 7 years, we have been meeting online regularly to generate more joy in […]
