Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Franciscan Cell/ Reading Room

 The Reading Room

Within this solitude 
knowledge may flow
into my open heart.

Franciscan Cell, Italy

This is my oil painting of Friar Albert Da Sartean’s private cell in convent San Francesco, Fiesole, Italy. While viewing the cell through the grate of a locked door, I was awed by the golden light streaming into the room.  

My poem expresses feelings of one entering such a sanctuary. 

Listen to the introductionListen to the introduction. 
Aim phone camera at square on the above.


Sunday, April 21, 2024

Blue

Look there, a narrowing path. 

Once resplendent with morning glories; 

shall it be restored?

©Paul Williams 4/2024

Sunday, March 31, 2024

Frozen Land

 Frozen Land (by Paul Williams)

In this frozen land,
leaves fall softly,
silently.

Artist: Paul Williams
Oil on Canvas, 24"x12"
Inspired by Y. Buson ink drawing

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A Gentle Breeze

 A Gentle Breeze (by Paul Williams) 1/3/2024

In the stillness
whispers
a gentle breeze


Artist: Paul Williams
Oil on Canvas, 24"x36"
inspired by Ryūho ink-wash


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*This Secret World

 


This Secret World (by Paul Williams) 1/18/2024

My spirits lift;
they take flight
in this secret world.

Artist: Paul Williams
Oil on Canvas, 48"x24"

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*I Have Returned to an Ancient Place

Greetings one and all from me, Paul Williams!!! Welcome back to my haiga blog!

It has been many years since I last posted.  Since then my life has taken many turns, some in anguish, others exhilarating, others beautiful and triumphant.  

I have traveled tens of thousands of miles, seen many new lands, studied and performed music in both Japan and America, studied at art schools and ateliers, and.now I paint.

Yes, and now I paint! (www.paulwilliamsfineart.com).

and yes, now I am closing-in on creating haiga 🙂.   

I have returned!!!

I have returned with renewed skills and new life experiences!  So here we go....
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Ancient Place (by Paul Williams) 2/11/2024

I am in awe 
of this ancient place.

The silence is stirring; 
 my mind wanders.


Artist: Paul Williams

I welcome your comments🙂.