Author: Mary Gow

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Permanently Impermanent

Permanently Impermanent, by Mary Gow
“Permanently Impermanent,” pen and color pencil by Mary Gow
Those were two words that stuck with me, spoken by Jill, the leader and founder of a kayaking retreat held near her 400 acre plot of scenic land near Jenner, California.

In a weekend of walking meditation, kayaking, and eating mostly in silence, there’s time to reflect on “permanently impermanent.”

The first time I heard it I thought “What a great bumper sticker!”

And I’ve turned off my inner critic long enough to share this doodle with you.

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Painting in the Flow

"Rooted in Wisdom," acrylic on canvas, by Mary Gow.
“Rooted in Wisdom,” acrylic on canvas, by Mary Gow.
This is a painting that sold two weeks ago. It’s part of a series I created which now hangs in a solo show I have at the Cultural Integration Fellowship in San Francisco. This recent work was inspired by studying the works of Hung Liu and Flora Bowley. “Three Tiers of Joy” consists of twelve semi-abstract color-driven landscapes that express my feelings of renewal and rejuvenation. I’m having a closing reception on Sunday, December 15th from 12:30pm to 2pm and you’re invited. Light refreshments will be served.