by Jeffrey Scherer | Jan 31, 2018 | Art, Cultural, Health, People, Philosphy, Social, writing |
“To send light into the darkness of men’s hearts; such is the obligation of the artist.” —Robert Schumann In my diary, I often do a drawing to reflect my mood or reaction to a daily event. I am not particularly good at writing how I feel. Drawing is a way...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jan 29, 2018 | Art, Health, People, Philosphy, Work, writing |
Within the essence of each moment that we exist, we continually witness the subtraction of another moment while not knowing if it will be replaced. When working on a new painting I am continually struggling to reside in the middle ground between what I know and what I...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jan 24, 2018 | Art, Cultural, drawing, Health, People, Philosphy, Social, Travel |
Maybe then I can extend my watching and thinking time and jettison some of the negative influences of the on-line world.
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jan 6, 2018 | Art, Art Schools, Cultural, drawing, Health, People, Philosphy, Teaching, Travel, Work |
I have embarked on an adventure to paint whatever I want and as much as I can—and to give it all away. When I decided to retire, I knew I wanted a focus to take me into the next chapter of my life. I had to retrain my brain from running a business for so long. I also...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Jan 3, 2018 | Art, Cultural, drawing, Health, People, Philosphy |
Leaving oneself is a bold act that can not be undone. 2018 marks the beginning of my 8th decade on this planet. I have moved linearly through time—and along that journey I have collided with many folks. Some of these collusions have bruised me; others have...
by Jeffrey Scherer | Dec 26, 2017 | Art, Cultural, Health, People, Philosphy, Social, writing |
After reading Maria Popova’s recent blog post, In Praise of the Telescopic Perspective: A Reflection on Living Through Turbulent Times, I was reminded that at the end of each year we collectivley try and assess the year’s events and attempt, through...
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