by Jen Norton | Feb 4, 2015 | Awards & Honors, Licensing and Design, Philosophy
Whoever hates his brother is in darkness; he walks in darkness and does not know where he is going because the darkness has blinded his eyes. —1 John 2:11 Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all the darkness? Turn on any news show and you’ll want to run to your nearest...
by Jen Norton | Jan 17, 2014 | Painting Stories, Philosophy
Valentine’s Day is just a month away, and I have to admit it’s not one of my favorites. Not that I don’t appreciate love, or the efforts of the somewhat ambiguous St. Valentine, martyred in the 2nd century by the Roman emperor Claudius for, among other things,...
by Jen Norton | Dec 22, 2013 | Painting Stories, Philosophy
I have a nervous Boxer named Patti. She came to us after years of neglect and abuse and I love her to death. She reminds me of myself at a young age: overly concerned about small stuff, shy and scared in new situations, but joyful once she feels safe. After a few...
by Jen Norton | Aug 22, 2013 | Philosophy
There was a point mid-way through my university art education when my mom kindly suggested, “Why don’t you study business instead so you can get a job?” Ahhh… the lament of so many well-meaning parents. So I added in a business minor. I suffered through every...
by Jen Norton | Jun 14, 2013 | Painting Stories, Philosophy
Making art can be a lot of fun, but it’s not always easy. At times it can be down-right torturous. My perfectionist mindset kicks in, saying, “You should be able to command divine inspiration at will… You have to make a great piece of art now… Maybe you’re not as...
by Jen Norton | Mar 7, 2013 | Painting Stories, Philosophy
Oh, woe is me, woe is me…no one can possibly understand my pain and suffering! Well, yes, actually they can, and they probably have. In a spiritual realm, we are all connected. Pain or joy in any one of us has an effect in the paint or joy of all of us. If you’ve ever...
