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God is in the Middle

 

In the machinations of our reality, we are bombarded by a worlds opposites of right and wrong, dark and light, good or bad. The more extreme the drama of life the more interesting the story becomes. We see it today most prevalent in the news media who know how to manipulate and stretch the truth to extreme degrees. As an illustrator I came across these discrepancies all the time. It was difficult because I wanted to reflect the truth of an article but was asked to shift the image in a way that would be aligned with the publication's policies and agenda. They did not want to upset their readers or more importantly the advertisers.

Now with social media any event can be stretched to the farthest ends of the opinion spectrum. What is a fact and what is imaginary? One person's science is someone's conspiracy theory. 

It has been my experience that the truth is generally somewhere in the middle of an issue. It lives not so much in the black and white but somewhere in the grey area. I surmise this is where God resides... neutral, in the center, as the observer. Not all the way to the right, nor all the way to the left, neither up nor down, instead firmly in between all these extremes, pulling them together like lines of thought in a tug of war battle that is going nowhere.

Perception is an act of creation, until you know better.

There is a practice which comes from Buddhism called observing in “Equanimity,”  where we experience life in a nonjudgemental state of mind. This does not mean you approve or disapprove of what is happening in any specific scenario, but reaffirms that nothing outside of you creates your reality. It is an inside job. 

A neutral mindset can help keep our emotions calmer, but is there a way to reconcile the opposites in our life? Yes, that is with Love. 

Love is actually the synthesis and synchronicity of all complementary opposites. Only when we see both sides in perfect balance at once, will we experience the profoundness of the saying ‘and the truth (of love) shall set you free’. 

Love, is God in the middle.

 

Chakra Goddess, mixed media.

 

June 29, 2020 by Greg Spalenka
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Online Classes Have Launched

Matisse. Hard/soft pastels on Strathmore Drawing Paper. Click on the image to watch the video creation. See the final art HERE. 

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I just starting teaching my online classes via ZOOM!

The courses range from graphite/charcoal techniques to painting techniques with an emphasis on experimentation. A class dedicated to conceptual art will be offered, as well illustration and concept design classes for film and games.

The courses are for artists with medium to advanced skills who want to experiment with materials and take their talent to the next level. 

Artist As Brand®, the go to class (ten years running) for artist entrepreneurs is going through a makeover with a new website and updated course material.
There will also be a class called, Beyond High School- Career Clarity and Sustainability which will help HS students get a handle on their career choices and whether to go to college or take some other path. This class has been beta tested with great result!

 

Know Thyself- Wisdom from the Temple of Delphi is a heart opening course that reveals your life's purpose. It was launched today with students as far away as India! Perfect for these times of introspection.

See the offerings HERE. They are up and running so see what resonates with you and join the fun.
  

 

April 09, 2020 by Greg Spalenka
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The Art of Ideas

“A good idea is just an idea until you make it real.” -Dee Arisman The idea is the foundation of all great art… but how to get to a good one? Sketching is one way. It has been my experience … Continue reading →
February 06, 2020 by Awais Nisar
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Musician Spotlight

James Raymond produced, Memory of a Cosmic Heart. Take a listen to his story…
February 22, 2019 by Spalenka
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2018 San Diego Comic Con IV

View this post on Instagram The talented and graceful Adelaide Marcus dances while DJ Montana Jose spins excerpts from, Memory of a Cosmic Heart, at my table at the San Diego Comic Con. This was history in the making as … Continue reading →
July 27, 2018 by Spalenka
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2018 San Diego Comic Con III

View this post on Instagram Drawing in The Art of Greg Spalenka book for a patron at the San Diego Comic Convention. #SDCC A post shared by Greg Spalenka (@gregspalenka) on Jul 23, 2018 at 7:23pm PDT
July 27, 2018 by Spalenka
Tags: #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love #spiritualawakening 2018 San Diego Comic Con Art Beauty Comic Con Cosmic Heart Drawing fantasy art Imagination Vibration Memory of a Cosmic heart metaphysical Spalenka Blog Spalenka News spirit spiritual art The Art of Greg Spalenka The Art of Greg Spalenka: Visions from the Mind’s Eye Titan Publishing Video
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2018 San Diego Comic Con II

View this post on Instagram My booth at the San Diego comic convention. #SDCC Come by and see the performance of, Memory of a Cosmic Heart at 12 o’clock with DJ @MontanaJose and dancer, Adelaide Marcos in Artist Alley at … Continue reading →
July 27, 2018 by Spalenka
Tags: #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love #spiritualawakening 2018 San Diego Comic Con Art Beauty Comic Con Cosmic Heart Drawing fantasy art Imagination Vibration Memory of a Cosmic heart metaphysical Spalenka Blog Spalenka News spirit spiritual art The Art of Greg Spalenka The Art of Greg Spalenka: Visions from the Mind’s Eye Titan Publishing Video
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2018 San Diego Comic Con

View this post on Instagram Drawing in my book at last years San Diego Comic Con. SDCC is coming up, July 19-22 and I will be there in Artist Alley showcasing, Memory of a Cosmic Heart and other visual inspiration. … Continue reading →
June 25, 2018 by Spalenka
Tags: #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love #spiritualawakening 2018 San Diego Comic Con Art Beauty Comic Con Cosmic Heart Drawing fantasy art Imagination Vibration Memory of a Cosmic heart metaphysical Spalenka Blog Spalenka News spirit spiritual art The Art of Greg Spalenka The Art of Greg Spalenka: Visions from the Mind’s Eye Titan Publishing Video
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Memory of a Cosmic Heart

Sketch for the album cover. What is “Memory of a Cosmic Heart?” MCH represents a ten year effort to expand the definition of New Age music with an album that harkens back to the roots of the original movement and … Continue reading →
April 12, 2018 by Spalenka
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Music of the Spheres

Concept Setches for the record cover… I have music in my blood and it likes to pump to the surface through melodies in my head. Michelle Barnes and I created The Visions of Vespertina album years ago and this new project … Continue reading →
March 26, 2018 by Spalenka
Tags: #classical #feminine #feminine #beauty #grace #classical #art #Spalenka #FineArt #botanical #postcards #love #spiritjunkie #spiritualawakening Art art spirit astral plane choir classicalmusic CSN dream electronica goddess JamesRaymond JoseMontana metaphysical music newage Opera Paintings rave RobJacobs Spalenka Blog Spalenka News The Art of Greg Spalenka
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