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Art & Spirituality
Art and SpiritualityA Conversation with Jill Teeger Segal Susie KaufmanThis is the third in an occasional series of conversations with artists on the rich subject of Art and Spirituality. Jill Segal www.jillsegal.com was born in Johannesburg, South Africa. She...
Bringing in the Light of Awareness
Once again we are heading into the holiday seasons and the darkest time of the year. Holidays at the best of times bring a variety of emotions, expectations and memories, and how much more so with the challenges and uncertainties of this past year. It is so important...
Supply List – Beginner
SUPPLY LIST Creative Explorations with Acrylic and Mixed Media (Beginner) Instructor Jill Segal. Acrylic Paint I am suggesting some basic colours for those who are new to acrylic painting. It is recommended that you start off with good quality paints. (See Below)...
Supply List Advanced Class
MATERIAL LIST (INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED CLASS) INSTRUCTOR JILL SEGAL 416 419 5780 (cell) FLUID ACRYLIC (GOLDEN OR TRI ART OR DAVINCI) are preferable. Regular acrylic can be used.. Bring your favourite colours or these suggested ones. Suggested Fluid Acrylic colours...
Turtle Inspiration
I have been selling my paintings of Coral reefs and Sea turtles through the gallery Art Provo, in Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, for a few years. Recently, I was wondering why so many people seem to love and be attracted to sea turtles. I decided to do some...
The Principle of Non-Attachment in the Creative Process.
I have always emphasized to my students the importance of enjoying the process of painting rather than focusing on the end product. I have preached on the topic of letting go of preconceived ideas as one paints and allow the painting to "talk to you". My belief has...
The struggles of being an artist
Blog /September 7, 2015 I have just finished reading a wonderful book, called “I have always loved you.” by Robin Oliveira. It is the story of the relationship between the artists, Mary Cassatt and Edgar Degas, and really spoke to my "Artist’s Soul”. It is set in...
Yoga and Painting
Besides art, yoga and meditation have also been my passions for many years and I have been using these practices as vehicles for entering and deepening my creative process. I shared this in an informal way with my students and saw the many benefits that they...
Clearing Our Space and Our Mind
I have been living in Naples Florida these past 3 months. Often I would wonder why I did not feel my usual passion to be in my studio painting. Instead, my “Creative Spirit” preferred to walk quietly alongside the ocean, or sit mindlessly watching and listening to the...