i've begun to suspect this act - this will - this compulsory muse which i call "writing" is, in fact, the illusion of catharsis.
like a mirage shimmering far off on the horizon i gaze upon the unreachable waters of a quiescent mind.
and far too often i've trekked through these shifting sands of unrefined ideas and abrasive conclusions towards that placid falsehood.
My 90-year-old neighbor, a British American, is a published author who has taken his experiences as a Nazi hunter during WWII and put them into cat-and-mouse political thrillers.
His method? Write a page a day, a page a day, a page . . .
Writer's Block
i remember about 5 years ago reading on another site about subliminal images in wt literature.
i honestly thought it a load of bs until i checked out one glaringly obvious image of a creepy skull in clouds within the knowledge book.
i was shocked and even showed my wife at the time who thought it was creepy.. so my question is why?
As a designer/artist myself, there is nothing more stultifying to free personal expression than claustrophobic life in a highly controlling religious institution. (How did you manage it CC?) -- Half banana
I couldn't manage any longer. So much was demanded of us young, early-20s brothers. We never got a break from nonstop Theocratic Activity, both at Bethel and in the congregation. I had to leave before my four years, in despair because I loved my work there. This was long before knowing TTATT.
Thanks.
I'd like Compound Complex ( madly hard work, I know) or any other pro artist to tell us, over the years if it's the SAME lion??!! My husband and I have a bet that its CLarence the cross eyed lion ( with eyes now paradise PERFECT, obvs!!! )!
Co Complex I used to think it was all bunkum but I *do* take the advice of professional artists as to whether there is, or has been in the past, some kind of subliminal craziness going on. -- Diogenesister
I will have to look into this, Dgs; however, I discovered, when at Bethel, at least two (more?) mistakes in the non-colorized drawings in Life Everlasting in Freedom of the Sons of God. One was the incompletely rendered railing of the podium where a beardless Jesus was addressing the Jews. ('Today, this scripture has been fulfilled.') Another, a little girl playing with a huge, maned lion in Paradise. The head was outsize, the body diminutive.
I cannot recall if these artists' errors were ever corrected.
Thanks.
CC
isnt nice to see the governing body being so humble, meek and not seeking their own importance?.
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stash: /intesoft-inc.appspot.com/post/005df9f7e68e40cb9b013248fe7b670c.html
"I pondered this posting for a while; we have a flock of birds, a pod of whales well we now have a gushing of sisters taking their pictures of someone who is famous." -- zeb
Adding to your list, zeb:
A congregation of alligators, a murder of crows, a gaggle of geese . . .
almost 15000 view.
my acquaintance reverse witnessed his relatives showing this video,and they pledged they never donate www again.. https://youtu.be/_adktmq-rba.
Couldn't watch more than a few minutes.
Back in the '70s, at Bethel, NHK had a tirade over bros wearing bell bottoms and flared slacks.
We were dignified and walked with dignity along the Highway of Holiness. If ever we made a joyful noise, it was unto Jehovah. Never, never untoward, pelvis-swiveling fertility-rite gyrations.
This -- above -- is not the faith of my forebears! If Moses were there, he'd bust another set of tablets . . .
i remember about 5 years ago reading on another site about subliminal images in wt literature.
i honestly thought it a load of bs until i checked out one glaringly obvious image of a creepy skull in clouds within the knowledge book.
i was shocked and even showed my wife at the time who thought it was creepy.. so my question is why?
You're welcome, Finkelstein!
I just came across an older publication with errata data tipped in (a clean sheet of paper with textual corrections glued into the back of the book). Not my own work, but I used to do that.
You always give us something to think about. A good exchange here.
Happy trails.
CC
i remember about 5 years ago reading on another site about subliminal images in wt literature.
i honestly thought it a load of bs until i checked out one glaringly obvious image of a creepy skull in clouds within the knowledge book.
i was shocked and even showed my wife at the time who thought it was creepy.. so my question is why?
In the '60s and early '70s, at Brooklyn Bethel, I worked in quality control in both textual and art-related matters. The majority of errors were readily spotted and corrected. Sure, some things got through, but they were rectified in later editions.
Been there, done that.
i remember about 5 years ago reading on another site about subliminal images in wt literature.
i honestly thought it a load of bs until i checked out one glaringly obvious image of a creepy skull in clouds within the knowledge book.
i was shocked and even showed my wife at the time who thought it was creepy.. so my question is why?
Greetings, Finkelstein:
I believe you are referring to OC and CC:
"somehow it got high jacked by people who are capable of doing this in their own art, where and why is this relevant to what the WTS supposedly did. ?"
Orphan Crow has provided excellent reasoning, especially in the last post, as to the connection between what we do and its relation to WT art. As educators -- we are both art teachers -- we endeavor to bring together all points relevant to a given subject. You, clearly, are an educated person and surely must appreciate our attempt to educate the public.
Disagreement with any conclusions offered and/or drawn is, by all means, expected and heartily welcomed because it leads to a better understanding of the subject.
I wish is to engage in calm and measured debate. My personal method has never been to insult a fellow poster nor attribute wrong motives.
Best.
CC
i remember about 5 years ago reading on another site about subliminal images in wt literature.
i honestly thought it a load of bs until i checked out one glaringly obvious image of a creepy skull in clouds within the knowledge book.
i was shocked and even showed my wife at the time who thought it was creepy.. so my question is why?
To reiterate, rational and calm discussion is pleasurable, as well as enlightening; no one has all the answers, even individuals recognized as professionals. I've certainly learned a great deal, although this subject has long been near to heart and hand.
Orphan Crow -- cool, cool art! Your secondary images are deliberately set; mine are not. I'm somewhat facile with a brush and paper towels (cloud sweeps), but I am not quite so clever as you when it comes to using my brain!
i remember about 5 years ago reading on another site about subliminal images in wt literature.
i honestly thought it a load of bs until i checked out one glaringly obvious image of a creepy skull in clouds within the knowledge book.
i was shocked and even showed my wife at the time who thought it was creepy.. so my question is why?
Thank you, OrphanCrow:
I, who am rarely speechless, am now, while I ponder what you have so beautifully and cogently expressed.
Blessings and Peace, fellow artist.
CC
i remember about 5 years ago reading on another site about subliminal images in wt literature.
i honestly thought it a load of bs until i checked out one glaringly obvious image of a creepy skull in clouds within the knowledge book.
i was shocked and even showed my wife at the time who thought it was creepy.. so my question is why?
HappyGuy (from page 11, of the above):
An artist who owns a company which sells high quality paint and air brushes posted his story on Barbara Anderson's site. He used to be a JW and he donated some of his patented air brushes and paints to the WTBTS and gave them some free consulting so that he could teach the art department how to use his products and also he was to look at the art department's processes and make recommendations on how to improve things.
His report was that the art department is filled with people who are incompetent, pig headed, dishonest, and put having their egos massaged above producing quality work. He stated that none of the department heads were qualified to do their jobs and they should immediately be fired.
His report was scathing to say the least. I put the "claw" hand in the above picture down to incompetent amateurs trying to depict motion but not knowing how to do it and managers with huge egos refusing to admit that something was done incorrectly.
Oh, and this artist left the JW religion after seeing first hand what really goes on at Bethel.
Here is the link to his story.
http://www.freeminds.org/life-stories/rank-file/my-two-week-consulting-trip-to-bethel.html
