Books on art and spirituality

- Seeding the Spirit: the Appleseed Workbook, by Chris Cook and Brenda Heales.
(Woodbrooke Quaker Study Centre, 2001 : available from
enquiries@woodbrooke.org.uk). 
A  workbook for individuals or groups wishing to explore themes of prayer,
meditation, the mystics and the arts. Short passages on figures such as Meister
EckGodhart, Julian of Norwich , 'Thin' places in the Celtic tradition, and our 'Images
of '  are clearly written but very profound. The authors suggest reflecting on
these in different ways and provide  detailed instructions on how to do so, using a
wide range of 'kindergarten-simple' arts/craft based activities.  Inspirational and
exciting.


- The Artist's Way by Julia Cameron (Pan Books, 1993)
A twelve-week , step-by-step course that guides the reader through the process of
recovering their creative self, addressing the conditioning that make so many people
think I'm not good enough'.  Wordy, with lots of Tasks. This may be a good place to
start if you have never done anything of this kind before.


- On Not Being Able to Paint by Marion Milner (Heinemann Educational, 1950)
Classic volume by a psycho-analyst telling her own story about the unexpected
developments that followed when she started doing free drawings, and her conclusions
about the creative process. 


- The Quest: Exploring a Sense of Soul by Joycelin Dawes, Janice Dolley and Ike
Isaksen (O Books, 2005. See also www.thequest.org.uk)
This is a great resource for those wanting to explore and develop their spiritual
side. It is packed with simple yet profound exercises, and material to follow up
with. It can be easily dipped into as well as read more systematically. Very
thorough with lots of words and diagrams!