As all of you may know by now, I enjoy painting. In fact, along with the creative stuff I do, to relax, I either meditate, write, or paint. However lately it's been painting that does it for me best, and I thought it would be nice to share some of my work with you all.
Once you view it, it would be nice to know what you do to relax and calm your mind besides meditation. Please leave a comment as I enjoy learning from all of you, and do let me know which painting is your favorite.
My Paintings
Afternoon At The Museum
My latest creation is right below. It's called Afternoon At The Museum. The size is three feet x eight feet.
SOJOURN AT THE SEA
I call this one SOJOURN AT THE SEA. People coming to the ocean front on a warm summer evening to look at the harbor.This painting was inspired by a Van Gogh that I like.
WOMAN WITH SPINE
The four lights diminish towards the right thereby bringing the eye in to look at a modern abstraction of my own that I call WOMAN WITH SPINE. This was painted by me after I heard Sarah Palin speaking.
NIGHT CAFE
The painting below is inspired by another Van Gogh that is my favorite of all, titled NIGHT CAFE. It took me the longest to complete, something like two weeks of pleasant work went into this one but you do get a kind of sense of futility with everyone just sitting around waiting for something to happen and the waiter just lounging with nothing to do. Should he play some billiards, or bring someone another brandy?
As I live in a place where it seldom rains, and never snows I thought a peaceful snow scene would be nice. Looking at this one kind of cools me off during a hot summer day.
Which painting do you like? What do you do to relax besides meditation? Please do share your thoughts.
With thanks and appreciation,
Burt Goldman
~The American Monk
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My name is Burt Goldman. I’m one of those “lucky people” who discovered a secret early in life. For the last 50 years, I have been traveling the world and meeting and studying spiritual masters from every inch of our planet. Now, at the age of 82, I'm ready to share with the world what I have learned. I started this blog to be able to share with you my most valuable teachings and insights I have gained over the past few decades. Here, you'll find plenty of valuable information on meditation, energy healing, spirituality, and my latest revelation, Quantum Jumping. I look forward to connecting with you and I sincerely hope you enjoy being a part of this blog.
Hi Burt.. Well I do believe I like the "Night Cafe, but i have to admit I love your Nature Scenes the most. And what I do to relax besides Meditation.. hmmm...Well..I shoot long bow, do Karate, Yoga, paint, write, play guitar,(and I don't read music either.. it's by "ear") and and play everything from "faeries to pirates" with Grandkids.. to mention a few things. Just depends on who I'm with or if I'm by myself!!
AND..of Course...spend time Listening to YOU on your online Videos here!! LOL!! I thoroughly enjoy my time with you as it is ALWAYS relaxing! So, Keep up the good work, and Big Hugs to you and your family!
Hi,
I love your painting. My favourite is the Snow. I love reading, and gardening. We met in Laredo Texas in 1990 when I became a lecturer. You were my best. Best regards
Better and Better Liliane
The snow scene since it is in the 90"s here in Ar. Well I was spending my spare time researching my family history to find the truth about our being related to a certain King in England. I took this up after the passing of my wife in November also I have been visiting my eight children and twenty grand children. Both have ben very rewarding.
Hi Burt,
Thank You for sharing your paintings, The one I like the most was the woman with a spine, it comes with a bit of what I am experiencing right now in my life. Being able to lean on myself for all my needs. I love to visualize, meditate, journal and read. Thank You for sharing your art with me.
Hi Burt,
Thanks for sharing some of your paintings. I know you have a lot more as I have watched a video of you at your house full of paintings. It is fantastic that you have found such a great hobby for yourself. I think I like the woman with spine picture the most but it can change when I study some of the others more picking out more details.
To relax I have started drawing a bit, something I couldn't do when I was a child. It just seems to come naturally to me now. I started to be able draw sometime after I started to learn about my psychic side of life. I also like to read a lot. It helps me to learn about life and some of the amazing possibilities still to learn about.
Take care
Robert
Hi Burt, Thank you for sharing your art. My favorite is the Woman with Spine. The colors and motion keep my eyes on an endless spiral. I have just started your lessons and I'm truly impressed. Reiki is my daily practice for relaxation. I'm glad to see you cover Reiki in your course. I haven't checked out that session yet. I recently became a certified Usai Master. I also love working with crystals, like to paint and draw, just about anything creative, and also enjoy camping and connecting with nature. Thanks for your support.
Thank you for sharing so much of yourself. Painting in the style you paint, I use sometimes as inkblots are used. Then think about my attitudes etc. that might need some adjustments. Really good. My meditations are done with music, gardening....often
working and spending time just looking at the very
small details of flowers etc., watching the wild animals run around and birds. My inside med is looking out the frontroom at a giant cedar tree right off the deck, watching the wind movement of the branches. Sometimes I can even "see" the fairies and elves and other tiny kinds beings playing in the tree. So relaxing.
I was so frustrated beacuse I couldn`t resolve this issue. Then I found your site in google and problem is solved. Thanks!
I like the museum piece, so unusual.
Burt:
All of your paintings are lovely. The one that I like the most is the snow scene. Besides meditation to relax, I do exercise and reading. I use many tools to relax because I am Wiccan and am working on beoming a High Priestess.
Brightest Blessings and Love,
Rebecca
Hi Burt, You have touched so many people in so many ways. I thank you for being YOU! I really like the woman with spine painting, it's vibrant with beautiful colors, and full of life. To relax, I like to see the sun set or sit on my front porch and enjoy the colorful flowers in my garden and their fragrants.
Nati
Beautiful and Inspiring!!! Thank you for sharing! Keep up the great work!! Big Hugs to you!
I like the afternoon at the museum photo because it reminds me that if we look at our life as if it were something worth studying we be less stressed and more impressed with our immediate lives.
I am most relaxed when I am playing guitar and writing songs. Most of my songs have to do with preserving balance with the elements of our world. These eventually become part of my interactive ecological musical puppet shows. But the process is relaxation.
gosh burt i didn't think i'd get to the end of all your comments!!! you are so loved by a lot of people because you share not only your wisdom but your creativity that shows what 's from your meditation an teq....beautiful!!!i like the WOMAN WITH SPINE cause it looks like a 1920 era an peaceful with the old looking light fixture effect...thanks so much for all your sharing...josi*
Hello Burt~ Although I enjoyed each of your paintings I must say that my favorite is the snow scene. I am from Michigan where we get plenty of the cold stuff and I love the way this painting depicts such a tranquil and peaceful scene. Oh, What do I do to relax? I am in the middle of writing my first best selling novel,,which will be completed within the next year,,,may any and all who read this have a beautiful and fantastic day,,,(Smile!!!)
Dear Burt,
I love the Sojourn at the Sea. It has an ethereal feel yet a comforting clarity and calm. The choice of the colour green is unusual (for the sky, sea and for evening). I also love the row of diminishing lamps. I can look at this painting for hours, feeling myself being drawn into the scene and imagining stories about why I might be there! Thank you so much for sharing your paintings! As for relaxation, I like to spend time on my own in silence and solitude. To calm myself, I read mystical/spiritual books to shift my perspective and energy and to remind myself of the universal truths.
With thanks and appreciation for all that you are doing and being,
Evelyn
Hi Burt,
Thanks for sharing. Your paintings are like you. Full of life, color and imagination. I like the snow scene the best. It is peaceful, but vibrant at the same time. I love snow. I can almost smell it's freshness and aliveness. May you be around another hundred years.
Shell
Hi Burt,
I chose SoJourn at the Sea. It's very relaxing to look at and enjoy.
I have to admit I always wondered what happen to you.
As I was very young when I took my first Silva class with you as my instructor...now I know. I look forward to using the MindBox Collection with great confidence.
Much Peace & Light,
Gina
Burt, I have started listening to the MindBox and I am just amazed by the wisdom that you are so generously spreading in such simple to understand way. You are changing my life at this very moment. I can't even explain how amazing I feel that I have found your teachings.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful work with us. After listening to the creativity mind box, you prove once again that your mind is so powerful that you can paint like this having never been a painter before.
I love WOMAN WITH SPINE, it is something out of this world.
THANK YOU FOR DOING IT ALL!
Hi Burt, my favourite is also the snow picture! I find martial arts (jitsu, karate, taekwondo) very relaxing. Also hitting bullseye in anything is calming (I'm only talking about target sheets with circles). Hah! And I study law, which is sometimes relaxing too, actually... but I'm a wonderful human being really, I think
Hi Burt
You are amazed man and inspiration for many people.
Your paintings are very fine. I like your picture showing winter.
The comment box is to small to tell you what I am doing.
I also enjoy doing art.
Eugenia
Burt,
Thanks for sharing your pictures. I like the snow scene and SOJOURN AT THE SEA. Burt, I don't know how to relax so I don't do anything...wish I knew how to really let go and relax.
Hi Burt!
I choose your Snow Scene painting, for use of color and "sound quality." I don't (do) cold, but I love to watch gently falling snowflakes on grateful evergreens.
I like gardening, listening to music, doing Numerology Charts, laughing and petting my cat, Merlin.
Thanks to you, every day in every way, my life gets better and better!
Blessings!
GoodMorning Burt! I absolutely Love Afternoon at the Museum, also the Snow, I have looked at your past gallery paintings and really drawn to your style. I love the feelings you portray with color! I am one of your friends on Facebook, see you there!!!Happy New Year to you! Namaste'
Dear Burt,
Thank you for sharing your work.
Each of your paintings has its own quality.
Afternoon at the Museum... contemplativeness.
Sojourn At The Sea... a longing and thoughtfulness .
Woman with Spine... a vibrance.
Night Cafe ... boredom and loneliness.
Snow .... peace and contentment.
They are all memorable but am leaning to the snow scene.: )
Have a Happy New Year !
Betty
Hi Burt,
My favorite is the peaceful snow scene.
For relaxation and to move forward in life, I chant nam-myoho-renge-kyo.
I love your art,was quite a surprise to me. I would say the snow scene is my favorite but I love your use of color and the fact that the viewer can always use his/her imagination to finish the shapes if we have to.
I am also an artist, paint on porcelain. It can be very exacting or free depending on my inner line-up. Then comes the purification through firing, which often brings disapointment or surprise and clears the way for further improvements.. Sometimes I have to keep viewing the pieces for a while all by myself and sometimes it is easy to part with one's own art. We leave ourselves open to all kinds of opinions.
Thank you for inspiring and sharing your "other side".
My favorite is that there is several of them. It is really not so much the content of any of them but rather that they are what they are together. A culmination of one's lessons. An opinion. A talent. A prolonged commitment to one's self. Achievement.
Dearest Burt,
You're such an inspiration to me in so many ways. I didn't have a relationship with my father, so when I listen to your cds, I like to think of you in that way, giving me advice and tools to make my life better.
Your paintings are amazing, and my favorites so far are the Soujourn to the Beach and the snow scene. Both of them seem to emit a tenderness and peacefulness that makes me feel good. Thank you so much for what you do.
Sincerely,
Jill Lambert
Thank's Bert it's good to see my eeeego in the word of mammon
I truly love you
Burt I like them all!!!! I take the energy from each picture and it fills and nourishes my soul. They are each so meaningful even if you don't say what they are for you. What you do say adds more to my experience. Thank you so much for using all your talents and sharing them xxxxxxxxxxxx
My favorite - Night Cafe', this is where I find or lose myself, playing the lovely game of pocket billiards.
Thank You Burt, Great Work!
Devon
I love all your paintings they are all unique. My favorite is Woman with a Spine, very revealing. As to your second question, needless to say, Meditation is my favorite, I have another but is very personal, I can only tell you in person, sorry. Have a wonderfull life.
Hi Burt,
Thank you for sharing your art with us. I think they're all wonderful. I would like to see some of the art you have done based on your own life and surroundings, as that would be a direct reflection of you, and your personal reflection of your own life. Each painting is a true gift to those viewing it, and an insight into you, the artist. It is like sharing a part of yourself with the world. Thank you for sharing a part of your life with us.
I used to paint and draw when I was younger, and I'm thinking of revisiting those talents and gifts of mine again. Thank you for the inspiration.
To relax I love to meditate, read, garden, take bike rides, camp, and pursue various spiritual and artistic endeavors. I find that art is so very healing to my soul. It brings out what is on the surface and helps it to heal. Kind of like working in the garden of life - it becomes a living meditation. Every thought and emotion has a face and/or a form. There is much inside of me and my consciousness that I would love to put on a canvas.
In Loving Kindness & Infinite Love...
Maureen
I enjoyed looking at your paintings.
I relax by reading, frequently Austrian Economics and Economic History. Be well.
Joseph K. Brady-Amoon
Hi Burt!
I liked them all -- they have a peace about them that is borne of the love you have when you are painting. I have little relaxation time (which is my own fault) as I work full-time and am trying to finish my dissertation for my PhD. Meditation is my relaxation -- and I have planned an upcoming week in Hawaii just to do nothing.
Wow this is so pretty you have a very talented secrect side of yourself.
Hi Burt,
I prefer the snow scene.
Best regards,
Ingrid
I love "Woman with Spine" best of all. I love the vibrant, dancing colors that depict courage, boldness, love of life, vision and wisdom for me. Whether or not one agrees with Sarah Palin's politics or anything else about her is irrelevant to the beauty of the painting itself.
For relaxation, I also love to paint, draw, crochet, knit, dance, sing, read anything and everything, attend concerts, watch ice-skating and gymnastics, and watch movies. I also enjoy the various talent shows on TV, along with public television, science and nature, history, the food network, and a few drama series. I also love to write, write, write. These things only scratch the surface of all the things and people I enjoy. I guess I could sum it all up by saying that living simply, laughing often and loving deeply are all relaxing food for my soul.
With deep gratitude for all you share, Burt.
Aloha Burt,
Your paintings, "Woman with Spine" and "Sojourn at the Sea" spoke to me the most of the 5 paintings you have posted on your site. One can see ("Woman with Spine" canvas) the energy and vitality flowing up the spine, spilling out the top, and over the front in an endless cycle --- just like the infinity symbol. To me, it shows the infinity of the soul / spirit that is in each of us. "Sojourn at the Sea" is every souls quest and journey thru the vastness of time / space. Like those on dock looking out to sea, a lot of us stand around contemplating or waiting for life to happen. Others jump in and make things happen. Whether you have fun in the sea depends on how well you prepare yourself before jumping in the deep end. Thank you, Burt for your dedication in reminding us of the eternal truths that you teach thru your various CD programs. Keep up the great and needed work! Mahalo . . .
Nice, Burt. I love your art.
One of your paintings ," Llama After Shearing",I have printed out and hanged on the wall of my room.
They are all very well done,my favorate would have to be eather "Sojourn at the Sea" or the snow one.
things i do to relax besides meditation
-sleep
-chi exercises
-And i play my guitar and piano
-or somtimes i just like to sit and watch tv
rarely though-only when certain shows i like are on Man vs Wild,Survivorman,Two and a Half men,Freinds,lots more i like educational programs like the surviving ones and how its made and i like comedy and entertainingones like freinds and two and a half men.
-I also read,fantasy,realistic fiction,multitude of books
-i get on the computer to look at all the mediation and chi exercises that are on
-i play video games,which i consider like an interactive book i like the ones with a good storyline(Wii,Ps2,Ds,Gamecube)
-i like going outside to do stuff like i usually climb a tree and meditate up there....i like having height it makes me enjoy the meditation more
but i also do martial arts outside and hang ot with freinds,i do nintaijitsu,capoeira,karate, and i do a little grappeling but i cant usually practise
that outside.I usually practise with the shurrikens and things outside(my dose of non relaxing things)
You should tell us what you do to occupie youself burt
better and better
i do buches of things though
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Dear Burt,
it's very cold here these days,so I think I like the Sojourn at the Sea most,since it reminds me on the hot summer days at the beautiful Adriatic Sea. It makes me feel cosy and warm.
But the most intriguing one - I find Woman with Spine - not because of her spine and all the possible connotations around it, but because of the undefined coloratura the rest of the painting - totally different from the other paintings.
Dear Mr Goldman,
I enjoyed your paintings - I never went to an art school but I also paint. However, I have a completely different style. You asked for comments - So, I will give you some the way I like to get for my own paintings (honest).
1) Afternoon at the Museum is excellent in terms of composition, choice of colours, peacefulness...You gave us a private spot in that museum to enjoy and refect in peace.
2) Sojourn at sea: slightly cold for me - However, the position of the lights is interesting - less light to the right...There are a few contrasts in this painting that can be given quite a bit of interpretations at a deeper level... In that sense - It is the most interesting painting.
3) Woman with spine: is the best for me. Not because of the theme but again in terms of composition, choice of colors, light/shadow, proportion and what not - Beautiful (I love colors).
4) Night coffee: is also very interesting - very good theme - However, the use of green in two large areas makes the overall slightly out of balance. If the light in the middle was slightly up, it would have created more harmony by breaking the large green space a little.
3) I love the last painting - I always smile when I see a person with an ambrella during a snow storm. It is interesting to see how the lady is carrying it tilted to prevent the wind from snatching it from her hand. It is funny because it is such a tiring exercise to cary an ambrella during a windy snow storm. I love it - Sense of humor.
Voila - There you have my honest comments.
E.S.
Methamorphosis of the soul projects light onto many insights!!
The "woman with spine" projects strong vibes and aknowledges great respect!
Sojourn at sea shows patience waiting for the return of the daring ones out there.
The night café capture these rare moments of life where the pressure of getting things done has dropped and mere existence has become the whole.
The "Snow fall" scene besides the hot day cooling effect shows the serenity of the self.
Good projection Burt
Congratulations from Haiti
Alexander
Alexander
Hi, Burt. I Like all your paintings but specially "Women with Spine". Very original and Inspiring. It is full of color. Inspires me to be more creative, and invites me to enjoy freedom and all the thing that life has to offer, which is enough reason for hapiness.
Congratulation!
Martha G-R
Hello Burt,
I always am curious about what the Silva System could do to penetrate into the minds of 'World Leaders' in order to suppport them who're full of stress conditions without any solution for it.
And I'm hard working in my country to fulfill my mission to bring enlaghtenment to my country. We've since a log time a very bad economic situation. And I think that none of our leaders has the courage to change themself for the better, to have a sensitive intuition to rely on and building anew their negative habits.
I like you painting, even I'm not that guy, because I can't paint.
The painting that has my deep attention is the first one.
Go on Burt,
Better and netter, Rify.
Hello...
There's a Joy in painting from the Soul, is there not? I have had this experience, as well as painting for someone else's pleasure, which was not at all the same, but required patience and a pull from the wellspring of life experience, as opposed to 'letting it flow' onto the canvas, wall, whatever.
Well Done, my friend,
Well done. Carol
Hi Burt;
Thank you so much for sharing your paintings. I particularly like the snow first off since I am Canadian and I am very comfortable with it but I also like Sojourn at the Seashore. It reminds of how I would like to be if I had the opportunity to live anywhere I liked.
For now, I love to sing to relax and also I am into embroidery.
I love Woman with Spine. This painting just seems to talk to me. it is very powerful. For relaxation I am a woodworker and wood turner. very relaxing and in the present sort of hobby. Keep up the good work. Bert
Burt:
All of your paintings are good. But my favorite is Sojourn at the Sea. For me it is really relaxing to be at the sea. In my spare time, I go rock hunting as a way to relax, I also spend time with my animals, and I cook as a way to relax.
I spend time also reading alot. I also do a lot of journaling to relax.
Blessins,
Rebecca
Dear Mr. Goldman,
I do appreciate you sharing your art with so many. If I had to choose a painting, I believe "Woman With Spine" would be my choice as it effected me the most as I looked at your art. Though a bit unnerving I find it quite fascinating. I to am an artist. Thank-You,
Patricia
Hi Burt
Really exceptional work. I love the snow scene and the cafe is hauntingly lonely in feeling. Thank you for sharing your talent with us in so many ways. How lucky you are to have this creative outlet and comfort.
Hallo Burt,
Thank you so much for sharing your paints. I really love Night Cafe, but they are all wonderfulbe proud and respect!!!!
And thanks for being friend´s,hope to hear more from you, Melles
Hi, Burt. I simply love the Woman with Spine. So full of colors & express vitality, enthusiasm and an openness for change.
You paint excellently!
all are stunning to me.
I do reading and browsing
Hi Burt,
You are very very gifted artist as well as a glowing unit of the energy source!
And that´s why I am going to comment about some things:
Your 4 paintings are inspired by Van Gogh paintings.That´s fine,because it shows the enormous talent you have.
Van Gogh was the precursor of Expresionism (painting)
However, I would like to admire those paintings inspired by your own life experiences and/or spiritual experiences.As an artist,it is a very interesting task to say goodbye to all those others artistic influences and to start the journey inside, in order to discover and create one´s unique style and expression.
I know for sure, that you can also be a precursor painter.You have the gift,you meditate.You can bring out amazing knowledge from your spiritual level and communicate them with your unique style.
This is a very interesting challenge... for every artist!
I express you my sincere admiration!
Hi,Burt:
What can I say?I like all of them.You have the talent,and who understands the meaning of them,for sure they are agree.Congratulations,Burt!!!
Thanks for sharing your paintings. I love the Woman with Spine. I found it really inspiring. I really love the color combination and atmosphere of this painting. Thanks for your contribution
Hai Burt
First of all i thank u 4 showing Painting.
By watching ur painting I first liked ur Boldness in ur painting. Boldness in strock u used in painting
" NIGHT CAFE " & " SNOW FALL ".
hey mr.Goldman
the artwork is really beautifull..I love the snow scene..Im from south Africa so we don't get much snow either
Muy muy bellas!
Thank you for showing your paintings!
I have put the no. 4 as background on my pc.
Carlos
Hi Burt,
Thanks for sharing your art.
I was impressed by the Afternoon By The Museum.
Art within art... not easy. Geat perspective.
It seams to me you're a mixture of styles,Impressionist mainly.
Keep on. Thank you for your commitment to the good of mankind.
regards
hi i liked woman with spine, although dont equate it with sara palin at all, great paintings all of them.
Afternoon at the museum and the snow one looks appealing. Can't describe it but I like the colour and what they represent. Thanks for the sharing. Really appreciated.
I liked the "Woman With Spine" it is free and explorative. It is as though it evolved from it's own energy.I can look at it for a long time. It grabs me.
Hi Burt,
Thanks for sharing your impressive painting,I love Afternoon At The Museum, 3 x 8 foot my good ness i would love to see that. your work is calming and peaceful,love it thankyou its beautiful.i try to meditate to relax i have just joined a meditation class im realy enjoying, most of the time i sit out side next to my pond and enjoy lifes true wonders, i love nature and to be able to sit back and take it all in i feel is the most relaxing. You said you loved facebook, then you may like myspace better, i find it much easier to get around than facebook.
Take care, God bless
Burt Burt Burt!
where is the source of all this?
You paint life man, life environment hobby, all together.
but do not forget the tropical area also,shade your light on them.
Good work
Daniel
I love the woman with the spine.Because I am a woman I feel empowered but such a painting.It helps me to pull up my socks when I feel like cowarding to change.I feel like its god's way to tell me to stand firm and get a spine.And do not be afraid but to be empowered The spine keeps the back together and therefore you break your spine you can be paralized but and healthy spine you stand firm. I know for some this would be weird but for me it makes me think of myself to be empowered and not to coward thank you Burt Just added more faith to faith I already had but it is a nice way to mean face things in life.I like running away or avoiding something exists and this painting tells me not to.God Bless you and thank you.Francoise
Hi Burt,
I liked all of your paintings. But my favorite was
the snow painting, as I also live in an area where it
never snows. Well actually it snowed about 4 years
ago (about 1/2 an inch) on Christmas Eve. However I
was in San Diego, Calif. at the time that it happened.
But, my great-grandaughter called me and I felt the
thrill of it all. I imagined myself making snow angels
in the snow when I saw your painting. Keep up the good
work. I love to work in my garden and tend all the beautiful plants that are in it. I also sit in my swing
and drink a glass of tea while listening to the birds
that visit and also enjoy all the beautiful butterflies, rabbits, and small creatures that venture in.
Dear Burt,
Your night cafe picture Shawn us the emptiness of life at the end of ultimate pleasure.
Thanks
Siri
Hi Burt
Your paintings are beautiful; I like them all but my favorite is women with a spine. You could not have made a better comparison to Sara Palin; we will see her again.
Thanks for sharing
Hello Burt:
Amazing pictures, i really like the Night Cafe it feels very relaxing and warm; even it seems to be cold.
Thanks for sharing
Ines Restrepo
Hi Burt,
Looking at your paintings is like spending an 'Afternoon in a Museum'. It's incredibly impressive! I do love to sing as a way to express myself, and I do it well when I'm very inspired. Now, I'm going to try painting. Thanks to you, it's never too late.
More Power to YOU, Burt!
Nina
I liked the snow falling, as I have never lived in snow, but love to look at it!
All the very best,
Val ( From Downunder)
Hello Burt,
I just love the NIGHT CAFE and the SNOW one. The snow painting makes me feel clean, clear and fresh yet feeled with wormth.
I enjoy meditating in my bed and sinking into my bed remaing still with no thoughts and just drift off but yet aware sometimes I do fall asleep but almost always I feel a tingling going up and down my body and I feel refeshed when I get up. I love what you are doing and Thank you...Blessings~ Tammy
Thank you all for the oh so positive comments. But I believe that some of you don't realize that all the pictures below 'Morning at the Museum' are in the painting Morning at the museum. They are not individual paintings, but are part of the 3 x 8 foot original. As they are hard to see I thought I would blow each one up and show it as you see. Thank you all again.
Burt Goldman
Evening Burt
I do not know why but your painting of Woman with Spine for some reason I like it a lot it seems to stir my imagination and I suppose that's what good art is suppose to do. However when I first looked at this picture and not the name I thought it was kundalini on the move up though a body.
Strange what the mind's eye will see untill someone point out what it looks like to them or in this case a name and then you can see it too, In any case I really like this one, JW Downs
From one artist to another I thought your color palette for the snow scene was GREAT! I had a little problem understanding your style, since you showed us an abstract as well as whimsical looks. Do you like to do both, usually? To relax I may paint outdoors, meditate, or go to the beach to see the turquoise water and white crest of the waves along the light sandy shore. Fortunately, weather permits these indulgences often. (Hawaii) When it rains I love to be wrapped up with a good book and some hot chocolate!
Hi there Burt. I just love the snow scene. I live in Canada and just love a good snowfall. It is so peaceful and beautiful. I like to read to relax...especially historical novels. It's an escape and I don't have to think...just make the words pictures in my mind and since this happens automatically it requires no effort from me.
Have a wonderful day Burt.
In love and laughter, Brooke
Hi Burt
The Women with Spine caught my eye and left me wondering what Sarah Palin spoke about that night. I enjoy research regarding love and teaching for my relax time.
I think that Painting and or drawing is a great way to experience creativity while relaxing and enjoying yourself.
Have a nice day Burt
Do it with Love
Michelene McLeod
Hi Burt, Love them all for different reasons but probably Soujourn at the Sea by a neck.
I love singing loudly to songs I love in the car or when I am at home alone and dancing in my own space with abandon and clearing my head of all the 'busy' rushing thoughts that seem to invade my space.
Thanks for all your wisdom that I am trying to make my wisdom.
Light, love and laughter to you,
Jenny
Great use of color and oh what fun but still amateur in appearance. Keep practicing and don't worry about what I said because it really doesn't matter what I think. That is what art is all about - it's what you feel. In Woman with Spine, the lamp posts look like they are made of light weight material and won't hold the large lamps. There is no solidity to them. Makes me want to reach in and catch them, but then again - this is what makes people talk and if they talk, well then you've done your job. It's all in how you look at it.
like snow scene very much
Hi Burt,
I like Sojourn by the Sea; its calm and peaceful,but all your paintings are good.I am retired but have never been busier as I have been researching and writing a family history for nine years which is now nearly finished. When it is over I will return to my own painting, usually portraiture, which I find relaxing and rewarding. I'm finding also that meditation calms and relaxes and puts one in a good frame of mind and so thank you for all your help.
Hi Burt,
Very nice paintings, especially Woman with Spine and Night Cafe. I like your bright colors and lightness.
Ewa
All are nice, but the one "woman with spine" has an original mixture of color. I have not learned to silence my mind long enough to meditate, but I hope soon to be able to find peace within.
Dear Burt, I do admire people who can express themselves in a unique way which I feel you do. You have a unique take on things which is interesting. I do like the Night Cafe especially as one of my all time favourites is Cafe Terrace. You remind me that although we can't all be Van Goghs (and in many ways wouldn't want to be), we can still contribute meaningfully and have fun doing it!
Hi Burt,
Thank you for sharing your beautiful paintings. I love them all but my favorite is the "snow scene" I also live in So.CA but grew up in Buffalo,NY so of course it reminds me of home and the peacefulness of the falling snow as it falls quietly on the ground. I also like "Night Cafe". My son and his wife are artist so I'm forwarding your paintings to them to see what their favorites will be... I need to try harder to meditate but it so difficult for me. I do love to take walks on the beach or walk the path along the Montage Hotel in Laguna Beach they have such beautiful landscaping. Thank you again for sharing and please don't ever stop all the wonderful work you do - you're such an inspiration!!
Love
Mary
I suggest u one thing,
all of them shows loneliness,
which everybody dont like.
Burt
you are an artist !
zehavit
Hi Burt, you are so vercital in your art. I really love all of your work, so I felt strange in saying only one is a fav. I like Sojourn At the Sea and Woman With Spine. You definately need to be written in the Artists collector books so we all may admire your timeless beautiful work. So talented and free with a brush to paint anything.
Goodmorning Burt, My favorite painting is the snow scene. I live in Canada we get lots of snow and i love it. It is very peaceful. Ilike especially late at night when most of the city is sound asleep sitting with a hot cup of tea watching the snow fall in the dark and glistening on the ground very very beautiful. Another gorgeous gift from God. Thankyou for sharing your paintings with us. Have a fantastic day.
DEAR BURT,
THANK YOU FOR SHARING YOUR ART - I ESPECIALLY LIKE, "WOMAN WITH SPINE", NOT BECAUSE OF WHO IT IS, BUT OF ALL THE CREATIVE EXPRESSION IT CONTAINS. IT IS SO UNIQUE AND SO..YOUR OWN. WHAT A CREATIVE MIND YOU HAVE.
GOD BLESS YOU AND THANK YOU FOR BLESSING US WITH YOUR SHARING.....ANNETTE
Dear Burt,
I love your "Woman with Spine" painting. Very beautiful. I am a dancer and frequently see peoples' bones/alignment when looking at my dance students or just people-watching. I paint too, so will share my work with you. Thank you, YOU INSPIRE ME! Love and Blessings, Karen
Dear Burt,
You are amazing. I love what you are doing and I do like your paintings as well. The snow painting is especially lovely. It inspires me to get back to painting myself. Keep up the good work.
Thanks for your emails as well. They brighten my day.
Lillian from California.
Hi Burt, you are a real artist. As a dutch woman, I recognise Dutch painters in your work. Not only Vincent van Gogh! Perhaps you were in one of our Musea, than you know what I mean. Beter and beter, Sonja
Loves the winter painting. I also paint and draw and do photography and quilt and make beaded jewlery I love crafts of all kinds. Love to create. Your friend Rebecca Gardner you can see my work on facebook too "Rebecca Seavey Gardner"
Hi! Burt, Really enjoyed the paintings, you are really talented. Also enjoyed the Mind boxes material. It brings back old memories of my tour of the Far East while in the Marine Corps for the so called "Korean Police Action". Also the 38 degree below zero temperature. In fact the dress of the people in the paintings looked like Korean garb. My favorites were the Night Cafe & the Snow Scene.
Burt,
I love the snow scene even is I live in Pa where I see snow every year. Also like the lady with a spine. I can understand the inspiration.
Thank you for sharing
Dear Mr.Burt,
Thank you very much for sharing with me your beautiful paintings. Congratulations !
With love and prayers,
Francis
Dear Burt, I found your website about a month ago and I am truly inspired with your ability to meld so many wisdom teachings from so many cultures into a practical useful format for our modern age. Your urge to share who you are and what you have learned over your lifetime is a wonderful example for the many young readers of your site. I am two months younger than you and you are helping me come to terms with who I am and what my legacy could be. I love Mindbox 1 and 2 and I am in the process of sharing your teachings with my friends and my family. I love all of your paintings but the one that really touched me is the portrait of Woman with Spine. I hope someone who knows Sarah Palin will let her know she is the inspiration for this painting. She has certainly been an inspiration to me and I admire her passion and her authenticity. Thank you for reaching out to everyone in your unique, inimitable way.
Love and Blessings, LAFFIE
Hello Mr.Burt,
All the paintings are really very beautiful.Thank you for sharing this wonderful paintings with me.Buy the way,I'm very much fond paintings so I like these paintings very much.
Wonderful & Inspiring Work!!!
Megha Soni.
Beautiful, Burt! I really love your artwork! I love the colors and your pieces put a smile in my heart!
Carla
Hi Burt,
You are recieving the "Master's Stroke" with your hobby.
I like the sea scenery but the "snow "'[ which I do not have in Jamaica] is so peaceful for meditation.I prefer this for a spiritual upliftment.
You asked me about my hobby and that is "Gardening" I have a small plot of fruits and flowers.
Sincerely
Diane.
What a pleasure to see your work. Thanks for sharing them. I especially am drawn to Woman With Spine. Beautiful and powerful piece. Also the snow scene is exceptional. I live in Colorado, so I'm very familiar with the snow and you captured it perfectly.
Relaxing for me is being outside walking in the woods or even just sitting on a rock. Where ever I'm at, Mother Nature is always so kind and generous to me. Thanks for all that you do , Burt.
Jen, Colorado
Where do you live? A place that seldom rains and never snows? In the U.S.?
Hi Burt, Thank you for sharing your paintings with us. They are all so good but, for me, I like the last - The Snow Scene
Wow ... your a man with so much talent. I am impressed by your paintings i like most at the sojourn at the sea thats very relaxing and of course at the night cafe... It’s a reflection of people gathered together each one lost in his or her own thoughts.The word that you used is apt. Thank you very much for the previlige you've given me to view your master piece.
More power!
Victoria
All the painting are very fine. Thanks for sharing these wonderful, relaxing collections of your work. I especially enjoyed the Afternoon At The Museum and Night Cafe.
Inspiring work!!
Kenneth
What a privilege Burt, to see your paintings. Thank you so much. I like the Afternoon at the Museum but my favourite is, Sojourn At The Sea. Can't really explain why, but it has a feeling of yesteryear that is very tender. Your snow scene has really caught the mood but it's my least favourite, as I live in Scotland and it's ruddy freezing at the moment. Thanks again Burt and keep well. All the Best frae "Bonnie Scotland", love , Liz. xx
Hi Burt,
I like "Woman With Spine". It gives me the impression of a strong woman; yet I feel a tropical flair to the painting which I really enjoy. Linda
These are very nice and unique paintings. I would see something like this galleries around the world.
I really love Night Cafe, but they are all wonderful, as they remind me of my favourite painter Van Gogh. You´re such an artist Burt, thanks for sharing!!!
I really loved your paintings. Wonderful. My mother-in-law started painting at age 75. She was still painting at 95. She loved it. So, Burt keep at it.
Burt you never yet failed to impress me. "Afternoon At The Museum" is the one I like best. As for me I enjoy fishing and playing pool or darts. Stay in touch Burt...
With Great Respect
Robert P.
Works of art are evaluated according to several principles:
1. The name of the Master (especially when the artist is dead) contributes greatly to the estimating impression of a piece of art.
2. Vital energy radiating from the paining.
3. The civilization tendency the picture is connected with (the stage of human's development often determines the conventions in appreciating the pieces of art – the humankind evolves though physiological stages of sensual perception of colour – from warm spectrum to the cold one (just as an individual's sensual organs develop).
In your case I clearly see and feel the vital energy vibrating in the paintings which awakes our genetic memory and returns us as back as the starting point of human civilization.
Would U give your pictures in a bigger size for us to have the opportunity to comprehend them more clearly.
Thanks a lot for the creations.
These are wonderful - "Afternoon At The Museum" if I had to choose one because it incorporated the others - absolutly wonderful.
Bless you for all you do.
Hi Burt,
You're a great vallue producer.
Thank you very much for all the things you're doing.
Peace, Love, Health,
Gijs.
Hi Burt,
Thanks for giving me the opportunity to comment on your action. You have totally dis appointed me. Your paintings did not reflect your character. Do you remember your young days. or the days when you used to make water in the bed. Your mom used to laugh at you. My mom used to get anoyed.
I know you will not read my comments
So bye.
ovi
Hi Burt,
I like sceneries but my favorite here is the Woman with Spine. I don't know but when I saw it, it's just like the painting spoke to me. It is absolutely beautiful.
Dear Burt,
I like all of your paintings and that's why I'm registering "Afternoon at the Museum" as my favorite as it appears to be a compilation of all your art creations.
What I like to do other than meditate is to welcome each new person into my experience and send them a covert blessing in passing. I am currently learning a healing modality called yoga nidra/iRest that I'm teaching to the returning wounded warriors here at Walter Reed Medical Center in Washington, DC. Please know that I've both learned and enjoy your teachings.
Blessings,
Chris Russell, MSW, PLCSW
I am impressed and appreciate this - the paintings are very good. I like the cafe and the snow...As I write this, I am watching our first snowfall today in Ontario, Canada.
As an actor/filmmaker the desire to paint has been with me for a long time - I guess it's all part of the art and the visual stimuli and the therapeutic process of creating it and it's fun...I am grateful to have seen them and because you take the time to share.
Carlo
Hi Burt,
My favorite is Woman with Spine. It is strong and fearless. She shows passion and creativity eminating from her aura. I feels like she is a healer or teacher and fully believes is herself. What I do to relax is yoga or walk outside weather permiting. I am learning to be mindful where ever I am or whatever I am doing. That is relaxing in itself. I also favor the cafe. Van Gough is my favorite artist. Thank you for sharing your talent.
Hi, Burt!
I like your paintings. I would like to paint but I do not
have the skill. Thank you for sharing them with us.
Celia, from Puerto Rico
Hello Burt.
Thanks for sharing your artwork! They are quite beautiful, and the Snow scene evokes pleasant memories of my childhood in New Jersey. For relaxation and general health, I practice Tai Chi and Baguazhang. I also play chess, but when at a tournament, and playing for a win, I wouldn't call that too relaxing! Please feel free to check out my photography, which is also a form of relaxation for me.
Best Regards,
Steve
Well Burt you are a dark horse.
your art work shows your life experience.
you definately get a place as a folk artist ,as far as iam concerned anyway.
Im into abstract myself ,and im getting new work together at the moment that is a bit more Rothko, I like the hip hop, irish, rock and classical, what music do you listen to when your painting?lots of love an light Fiona. from london. please visit the othersidegallery online burt and click on gallery then my name. see ya
Burt, I represent a worldwide art company. We license original artwork and reproduce it in signed and numbered museum quality limited edition reproductions. I would like to speak to you about your art and making it available through our network to all those who know you and the world community as a whole. We raise money for charitable causes and if you have a favorite charity I would be interested in helping you help others through your art. Please contact me by email and I will forward my phone number to you. I really like your artwork. Check us out: http://www.ArtChannelGalleries.com/TheArtSource
Hi Birt,
Sojourn at the sea! Warm & lit up lamps with watch tower. Ever busy see & gazing at the horizon. Its wonderful!
I like SOJOURN AT THE SEA,because I love the sea.
and besides meditating what relaxes me the most is looking at water even when it is just a glass of water.
Hi Burt....my favourite painting was the woman with spine...I really liked that one but personally I would have named it differently...I paint in my spare time too...it is so relaxing and I completely loose my self within myself as I get so involved doing it...
Light, Love + Truth Linda
Hi Burt,
I think there is lot of meaning once can attach to the Woman's Spine. Especially the color combinations.
You may be knowing about the color of the Chakras and the aura. It appears like you are trying to analyse the woman's thought on the dias while speaking.
That has a message.
Regards
Prabhakar
teh colors and the mood touched me
Beautiful paintings Burt,thank you fr sharing them. I liked sojourn journey, woman with spine and snow scene
Super, take care, veena
Hi Burt
You have style and inspiration to your paintings.
The woman with spine looks like layers of Aura. Cool!
It does snow here in Canada so I am also partial to the snow scene.
As for relaxing, I like to get away to a large park or a cabin in the woods. Someplace closer to nature where I can appreciate the creations and beauty of this planet.
Thank you for your contributions to art, mind and soul.
Scott
Hi Burt
Thank you fo sharing. I'm very impressed that you can bring something like this around in so short timespan.
The snowreminds me of my earlier life in Denmark.
Now I live on Gran Canaria where there definitely is no snow.
But here we play a little billard every week so the restaurant picture reminds me of my daily life.
Thank you.
hast
Nice paintings Burt, I seem to be an odd man out, I like the Sojourn at the Sea best. Strong lines and faded colours. Great. Take care, Hans
Hi Burt
nice paintings l work in a school and its the one thing that bring children out of them selfs is painting and if your down just talk up a brush and paint your blues away .
Yours kevin (the kerryman)
Ireland
Hi Burt,
I really liked SOJOURN AT THE SEA painting....just relaxing to watch it...really appreciate your sharing with us these painting...thank you and god bless
Very nice art Burt...
I like the " Night Cafe "
It feal warm inside and content.
So beautiful
Nice paintings. I like the whimsical brush strokes and color. Only one of the paintings did not appeal to me, so 3 out of 4 is pretty good.
Hi Burt,
Many thanks for sharing some of your impressive paintings with us. I like them all but the snow scene is a special one as it reminds me glimpses of my innocent childhood…
Please take care. Love
Hi Burt,
Wow!!!! I'm so impressed, they are all very beautiful. I like most the one in snow. So cool, relaxing. Besides, in my country (Philippines) we don't have snow here. We only have 2 seasons; Dry (summer) & rainy season. I wish to experience how snow falls and walk on snow grounds. Next, I like your Afternoon at the Museum.
Hey Burt,
Thank you so much for sharing your paintings, they are beautiful. Just loooove the Night Cafe one and the snow scene, feels like I'm there.
Hope you'll have lots more to share
Love, Light & Blessings
Amanda
reminds me much van Gogh. Impressionist style. Transmit message of an atmosphere. They have the european flair.Congratulations you have even found time to paint and give the world a window to your dreams !
much love & light
Pilar
ps. we met here in Vienna/Austria 10 yrs ago. I learned incredible things from you .and i do apply them with very much success. thanks Burt !
Hi Burt,
I am impressed, very nice paintings!
These paintings are rally relaxing, especially the "snow" one - it spreads a very nice calm atmosphere.
I literally can hear the quite falling of the snow...
Looking forward to see more.
Torsten,
Switzerland
Hi Burt,
I am impressed, very nice paintings!
These paintings are rally relaxing, especially the "snow" one - it spreads a very nice calm atmosphere.
I literally can here the quite falling of the snow...
Looking forward to see more.
Torsten,
Switzerland
Hi Burt,
My favourite is Night Cafe.It's a reflection of people gathered together each one lost in his or her own thoughts.The word that you used is apt.Futility.A place where people meet but still there is an emptiness.A void in their lives.Besides meditating my stress relievers are my two dogs.I talk to them.Hug them.They are part of my life and that relaxes me.
Take care Burt and thanks for sharing Facebook with me.
Hi Burt ~
Nice! I love the snow scene. Reminds me of home and how I loved when the snow fell and accumulated on the ground, making for a great day of doing nothing, just being still. Thanks for sharing some of your work. My idea of relaxing is beading. Taking tiny little beads and making something out of them. Amazing how creating something and being present are relaxing and mindless all at the same time. I would have to say that for me it is my favorite form of meditation ... I always end up in the "zone", starting out with one bead and no idea what it will end up as ... losing all track of time ...