“Beauty happens in art and life the very instant your deepest soul truth is expressed.”
— Aviva Gold
Dear Painting Friends Worldwide
With hearts full of sadness and gratitude, we announce the passing of our beloved Aviva.
After several months of illness, on the evening of August 31, 2023, by the light of a rare super blue full moon, she slipped across the veil and into the arms of the Magic Source.
For many of us, Aviva was a spiritual mother, a teacher, a guide, a midwife to our artist’s soul and creative spirit a true Art Medicine Woman. She held space for our exploration through the many dimensions of creation. She piqued our curiosity and imagination and taught us how to express ourselves creatively and authentically…how to express and transform difficult emotions…how to expand to embody our own power and magnificence. And above all, to “trust the process” in art and all of life.
She was beautiful, wild and wise, original, a shamanic journeyer and cosmic traveler…a Force of Nature.
She leaves behind many friends and family, most notably her three sons, Sabin, Max, and Josh…along with thousands of painting students and soul sisters and brothers across the world.
She also leaves a legacy of igniting the creative spark in us and her vibrant, indomitable spirit will live on through the many lives she touched and enriched with her creative and spiritual guidance.
Memorial Painting Event
One of Aviva’s grand wishes was to see an entire sports stadium or arena filled with thousands of people painting together. So in that spirit, we would like to hold a global painting event in her memory and honor.
Here is the movie we are all waiting for. Gestating for 22 years and now ready to be born, your generous contribution for screen writer Don Thompson and production expenses gives wings for world healing.
~ Aviva Gold
Imagine yourself immersed in
Painting from the source®. Enchantment is available for everyone.
Since 1985 Painting from the Source® (PFTS) has been offering workshops, books, DVDs, and private coaching for men and women who have considered painting – but never thought they could. PFTS is also for people who are trained in the arts and would like to explore and expand the source of their creativity.
The workshops are for anyone who wants to awaken their artist’s soul.
Compelling Words Of Praise For PFTS Book
I had many blocks (and signs of depression) and created paintings very slowly, less than 10 paintings a year! I found and read the book, Painting from the Source by Aviva Gold, and then followed its method of creating imagery. I am now block-free! I freely express myself through my art. I create unabashedly, fluidly, and in one year created 180 paintings. And I have to say, the paintings now are of a much higher quality. Not to mention, I am no longer stressed-out and I think more clearly than I have in my entire life!
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