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by William Fields
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Our greeting cards are 5" x 7" in size and are produced on digital offset printers using 100 lb. paper stock. Each card is coated with a UV protectant on the outside surface which produces a semi-gloss finish. The inside of each card has a matte white finish and can be customized with your own message up to 500 characters in length. Each card comes with a white envelope for mailing or gift giving.
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Tea came to Japan from China in the ninth century. It was not very long before the practice of preparing tea became ritualized as a part of Zen... more
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Tea came to Japan from China in the ninth century. It was not very long before the practice of preparing tea became ritualized as a part of Zen Buddhism. There are two concepts called Wabi and Sabi. Wabi is the "..the inner, or spiritual, experiences of human lives. Its original meaning indicated quiet or sober refinement, or subdued taste "characterized by humility, restraint, simplicity, naturalism, profundity, imperfection, and asymmetry" and "emphasizes simple, unadorned objects and architectural space, and celebrates the mellow beauty that time and care impart to materials." Chado, The Way of Tea.
Sabi "represents the outer, or material side of life. Originally, it meant "worn," "weathered," or "decayed." Particularly among the nobility, understanding emptiness was considered the most effective means to spiritual awakening, while embracing imperfection was honoured as a healthy reminder to cherish our unpolished selves, here and now, just as we are - the first step to "satori...
William Fields, Artist Two Soaring Hearts, LLC www.william-fields.artistwebsites.com P.O. Box 293 Hermann, MO 65041 phone: 573.486.5252 or 314.578.5767 http://www.williamfieldsartphoto.com/develop/ Art is my passion. I try to put everything I have learned from every great teacher and through every mistake I have made into each and every piece with as much passion as I have for art and for life itself. Artists have been accused of being self aggrandizing, long winded, name droppers. I hate it when the critics get it right! In an attempt to diffuse those kinds of accusations, regardless of how accurate they may be, I am writing this statement today. Each picture I make begins with a germ of an idea. I visualize how I...
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Marian Hebert
William I love a tea ceremony. I have two favorite teapots. One has hand painted cats on it. The other just a plain black iron teapot. A cup of hot tea always makes me feel better. I thank you for sharing your tea ceremony. voted
William Fields replied:
Thank you Marian! I couldn't agree more about how a cup of tea comforts. In fact, I think I shall make a pot right now. I'd love to see art images of your teapots. I know you could handle them very well with your painting.
David Dehner
I love Black and White - this is a super image - great detail - Dave - V/F/P
William Fields replied:
Thanks very much Dave!
Kate Brown
Lovely monochrome! v
William Fields replied:
Thank you Kate!