Contemplative Art and Poetry BLOG

Cosmic Energy

2010-04-17T10:01:00.002+10:00

I love to travel to natural bushland and wilderness areas as these trips always leave me feeling re-energised. The stronger that I feel my connection to the environment the richer and deeper I experience this energy and the affect can last for days.

The photo above is from one of my trips and just looking at it reminds me of the the cosmic energy is all about us, by contemplating the image for a short time I can again start to feel the creative energy begin to flow through me just like it did on the day I took the photo.

Please click on the image to view a larger version.

Lake Daylesford in Victoria

2010-04-12T13:21:00.000+10:00

The beauty of Lake Daylesford in Victoria.

The light on the water

the waterlily

All reflecting

The Glory of God

A visual poem titled: Simplicity

2010-04-01T16:52:00.005+11:00

A visual poem titled

"Simplicity"

Swirling whirling eternal mists of night,
split the darkness with soft saturnal light.
Rushing, enveloping calmly crashing might,
encroaching the rim of blind forgotten sight.
tenuous, touching delicately poised,
in tremulous silence no sound or noise,
wafts a soft whisper of waking joy,
the childlike awareness of a playful toy.

Creative Journey

2010-01-13T10:20:00.005+11:00

Michael and I had an interesting exchange of emails part of which regarded the creative journey that artists undertake.

During the journey many artists have insights into the connection of their subjects to the divine. This creative journey is different for each artist but the destination remains the same which is a better understanding of the artist themselves, their subjects and their place in the universe.

The image with the wind blown ripples, reflected light, bright colours and dark depths are a abstract representation of the creative journey.

Have you experienced any insights on your creative journey?

Import of wordpress blog Completed and NEW paintings.

2009-12-29T16:26:00.002+11:00

The import of my blog from wordpress has finally been completed. A few tweaks of the blog with fonts and colours have also been completed. I hope you like the revised look, its a lot cleaner.

I have also completed the addition of aprox TWENTY EIGHT paintings to my website. They are all mainly in Gallery 7 and 8

Here are the thumbnails of most of the paintings... You can click on any of the thumbnails to go to that paintings page in the galleries. Use the main menu above to come back here, or your BACK button.

Enjoy... Michael

Home Truth	A Happy Blue Moon	The Learning Shore	Leaving The Old Behind
A Light In The Bright Sky	A Special Place	Brother Of The Leaf	Centered Star
Fun In The Sun	Green Enjoyment	Hu Mahanta Wahzee	Multi Coloured Golden Star
Rainbow Circle	Rainbow Wave	Red And Green Tree	Sacred Eye
Sacred Vessel	Special Pyramid	The Beauty ThatI Am	Nurtured In The Hands Of Soul
Work Visual Affirmation	Aware Of Spirit	Heart Of Things	Inner Journey
Inner Movement	Land For Sale	Levels Of Awareness	My Centered Self
The Magnificent Inner Worlds	True Symbol

New painting "A Light in the Bright Sky"

2009-12-29T14:44:00.000+11:00

Here is a new painting I have added to my website Titled "A Light In The Bright Sky"

The contemplation seed for this painting is:

The light is always with us even if all seems dark

Poem Titled: Being

2009-12-29T14:15:00.005+11:00

Here is a new poem inspired from my painting "Being"

The centre of ourselves as we really are,
is as bright as the light of a brilliant star.
Enmeshed in the worlds that come from within,
lost from our centre amidst all the din.
Then awake once more to the truth of our being,
we settle in the silence at the centre of our scene.

Birth of the Warrior

2009-12-29T14:10:00.001+11:00

Here is a poem I created from contemplating on the painting below.

Alone on a journey, thats all inside,

where there's never a place to run and hide.

Then awareness awakens to the light within,

giving strength for the journey about to begin.

Michael

Light of Truth poem

2009-12-29T14:03:00.002+11:00

The poem below came to me while contemplating on the above painting.

The strength of our vision,

shines ever in the darkest night,

guiding our way in the sea of life.

Natures Splendid Colours

2009-12-29T13:56:00.000+11:00

One of the things that I enjoy the most about nature is the vast amount of colours that occur in wildflowers. During a recent trip to the Grampians I came across a patch of Blue Tinsel lilies on the side of a road and stopped to capture some photographs of the beautiful mauve and yellow coloured flowers. My photographs of these and many other wildflowers are reminders of the importance of our natural environment and it's beauty even though I am far away from these places.

What reminders do you have of natures beauty in your home?

Silverband Falls

2009-12-29T13:51:00.000+11:00

Silverband Falls is a beautiful place in the heart of the Grampians mountain range in located Victoria, Australia. The photo was taken in early morning light reflecting off the surrounding cliffs. Please enjoy the photograph and feel free to make a print for yourself and also let your friends know of this offer.

I have provided a full resolution image for your enjoyment and personal use, right click on link below and use “Save Link As” option to save image to your PC.

Copyright – The image Siverband Falls is copyright of Aubrey Brown and can only be used for personal use and cannot be used for any commercial purpose. You do not have permission to redistribute the image via any means other than from this link: http://www.awakeningdreams.com/aubreys/SilverbandFalls_AubreyBrown.jpg (2.55Mb) By downloading the image you agree to these conditions stated above.

Enjoy

Ocean View

2009-12-29T13:49:00.000+11:00

I took this photo at Point Addis last week near the start of The Great Ocean road. It was one of those rare moments that happens on a dull day when the sun is able to shine through the clouds enough to brighten and enliven the scene, fortunately I was able to set up the camera in time to capture the event. So be ready for any opportunity the comes along even when it is least expected.

Natural Cycles

2009-12-29T13:48:00.000+11:00

The photo of a fallen leaf caught in the fronds of a grass tree shows us but a moment of its life cycle. Sometimes our lives can appear to be on hold just like the leaf suspended just above the ground. Given time, the cycle will be completed and the leaf will fall to earth where it will return nutrients to the soil for the cycle to come to completion. So if your plans appear to be on hold it is only a matter of time before things will start to take their natural course again like the cycles in the natural world.

Water Dance

2009-12-29T13:46:00.002+11:00

Cooperation of natures elements such as light, water and wind helped to create this abstract image. The sun came out from behind the clouds, the clear water in the tidal pool flowed over the sand and the slight breeze created the ripples reflecting and refracting the sunlight. This image has caught but a moment in time of the of the ripples dancing on the pools surface creating never ending abstract patterns.

This image influences my thoughts in contradictory ways depending on how I'm feeling, sometimes I feel energized by the photo and other times I feel calm and relaxed losing myself in the myriad of patterns.

Please let me know, how does this image affects you?

Natures Bonsai

2009-12-29T13:46:00.001+11:00

High on the cliffs above the sea a group of trees and small plants manage to thrive against all odds, they struggle with the salt laden air, under nourished earth and rocks and regularly face wind and water erosion yet they struggle on with great tenacity and courage.

I have provided a full resolution image for your enjoyment and personal use, right click on link below and use "Save Link As" option to save image to your PC.

Copyright - The image Natures Bonsia is copyright of Aubrey Brown and can only be used for personal use and cannot be used for any commercial purpose. You do not have permission to redistribute the image via any means other than from this link: http://www.awakeningdreams.com/aubreys/NaturesBonsai_AubreyBrown.jpg (9.8Mb) By downloading the image you agree to these conditions stated above.

Tranquility

2009-12-29T13:43:00.001+11:00

Sometimes when we visit a place it's atmosphere can influence and change our mood. The small secluded lake shown in the photograph puts me in a very tranquil frame of mind every time I visit it. The lake and its surroundings are a very pleasant place to sit, reflect and contemplate with only the sounds of nature such birds calling or wind rustling the trees softly. I hope you enjoy the photo and find it helps to bring the same peace and tranquillity for you.

Creative visual exercise

2009-12-29T13:40:00.000+11:00

As a child I used to lay in the grass staring at clouds to try and find recognizable shapes such as faces and animals etc. It was an enjoyable game that I and my friends played after school.

These days I use the same visualization technique to find appealing abstract shapes and designs in Nature. One place where it is easy to find these shapes and patterns are the rugged cliffs along the coast where weather and waves have combined to expose the patterns that would normally be hidden deep within the core of the rocks.

Next time you are at the seaside try looking for patterns, texture and contrasting colours in the rocks, sand and surroundings. Look for formations that you find appealing they do not need to represent anything in particular and may be quite abstract. This visual exercise helps to heighten your perception of the surroundings and also develops and stimulates your creativity. It could be a made into a fun game where the family joins in and everyone reaps the benefits.

Rainbows

2009-12-28T18:06:00.000+11:00

Most of us have been touched by the beauty of a rainbow at sometime in our lives. It is not always easy or convenient to stop and enjoy the visual feast that a rainbow provides which lasts only a few minutes, usually at the beginning or end of a storm. On the day that I took this photo I was heading toward the Brisbane Ranges national park about an hours drive from my home, the weather report stated that it was going to be showers and I hoped to take some photo's of wildflowers with rain drops on their petals.

While driving to the national park the sun broke free of the clouds creating the rainbow in the distance. I pulled the car over to the side of the road to photograph one of natures most beautiful displays. This particular rainbow lasted several minutes which gave me the time to photograph it and enjoy the intense colours against the blue sky until it finally faded away.

Nature sometimes provides opportunities to view it's beauty, we should grab hold of these opportunities and enjoy the moment whenever it occurs as they can sometimes disappear as quickly and unexpectedly as they appeared. By taking the time to enjoy the experience we are left with fond memories and a feeling of connection to nature and environment.

Reaching for the Light

2008-11-10T22:08:00.004+11:00

Recently I was hiking through a forest near Anglesea in Victoria about two hours drive from my home. The soft light penetrating the forest canopy created beautiful illumination of a grass trees foliage by the side of the track. I noticed how the quality of the light enhanced the colours of the foliage. Quickly my mind began to visualise the image you see here, a group of individual leaves striving upward toward the light. In my imagination it appeared like a group of individuals striving for the same goal to reach the light, each individual arriving at the same destination by taking a different path.

I showed the photo to Michael and he replied "for me the image felt like there was newness of something happening energetically...." and Michael also added "....the other stems surrounding the centre group were helping and applauding what was happening for the group in the centre. It was like the centre group had attained another level somehow."

When presented with the same image we each see it differently, and that is ok, the photo is merely a catalyst that allows our mind to creatively use our imagination to perceive things from a new or different perspective.

Please leave a comment and let us know what it represents for you.

Poem titled: Simplicity

2008-09-10T11:52:00.007+10:00

--- Simplicity ---

Swirling whirling eternal mists of night,

split the darkness with soft saturnal light.

Rushing, enveloping calmly crashing might,
encroaching the rim of blind forgotten sight.

tenuous, touching delicately poised,

in tremulous silence no sound or noise,

wafts a soft whisper of waking joy,

the childlike awareness of a playful toy.

Poem titled: Timelessness

2008-09-07T22:53:00.002+10:00

-- Timelessness ---

A poignant point on the precipice of time, enfolds the eons in its timeless grasp. A delicacy of movement transcends the spatial spheres. A knot of knowing awakens within the dark depths, alive in awareness of its own unspeakable joy.

Restfull Lake Scene

2008-08-29T17:23:00.003+10:00

Restfull Lake Scene. What can I say? The picture says it all for me.

Let me know your comments...... What feelings it brings in for you - Its meaning etc.

Inspiring Image of suns rays over waterfall

2008-08-29T17:16:00.003+10:00

An inspiring image from a Powerpoint presentation. Love the light streaming from the sun.

Enjoy Michael

Beautifull Landscape Photo

2008-08-16T14:35:00.004+10:00

A fantastic landscape image a friend sent me in a Powerpoint presentation. The only reference I could find about where it came from was the website at www.selfinvestment.com

An image of "Sartori"

2008-08-07T21:00:00.004+10:00

This image is called "Sartori" For me it brings to mind
the light or prescense of God, or divine spirit, that
illuminates me in all ways. It gives me a feeling of settling
into the divine prescense, and experiencing the gratitude of
the divine itself.

Rainbow Photo

2008-08-07T18:52:00.002+10:00

This is a photo taken by a friend of mine, Aubrey Brown. It is from the Brisbane ranges about an hour from Melbourne Australia.
I find it very restfull and relaxing.

My painting - 'Settled' and poem - 'Home'

2008-08-05T21:14:00.011+10:00

This painting, titled "Settled" reflects a poem I wrote called "Home". I have had lots of experiences in tipi's, and the feeling of home resonates strongly with me, as being in a tipi with the fire burning low at night, while resting in my bed looking up at the poles disappearing into the dark of the eternal night.

Home
I sought a time and place of which I knew not where
where was it, where is it, I cried out in despair.
A space, a place, to open wide and fly unfettered free.
A sacred place, that special place, its time has come to be.
A connection, a link, in a timeless place for souls to join as one,
and feel that place, that endless space of my home that's finally come.