"The high snow on the mountains was melting fast, cascading down in clear, cold torrents which swelled a thousand streams below and filled the lakes nearly to flooding. The topmost edge of the high water moved swiftly down ancient streambeds, past the tall, straight pines which formed an inviting grove of intimate shaded avenues." — Journeys on Mind Mountain Artist's Reflections:

Books by G. BlueStone

"I like people to feel like they are a part of what they are viewing; a part of the mysterious, natural world with an inherent sense of belonging there. When you look at some art, you tend to look at it objectively, noticing technique, perspective, etc. My efforts are more toward helping the viewer into the artwork. The work is intended to invoke that part of oneself that knows the day is balmy, rather than the literal temperature. The art is simply an expression of how I see the world around us."

"Nature has a perfect sense of composition, a naturalness that always seems to reflect a perfect order. However, often when people create art, it doesn't have this harmonious composition. The aim here is to cause no division between the viewer and what they are seeing; between the seer and the seen. When people look at this art, they are not thinking about the artist; the artist bows out, and they are left with the experience invoked from within scene itself."

— G. BlueStone

About the Artist:

To understand the world of G. BlueStone we need to enter into a scene like the one just described at the top of this page. Not often do we encounter an artist that has so wedded the sense of profound calm with vibrant and colorful expressions in his art.

Years of study and contemplation of the ancient eastern themes of meditation, martial arts, traditional wood block prints, calligraphy, and water color have given us art that is evocative and a unique blend that speaks freshly to the Western mind.

His artwork and creativity are at the heart of the Daily Zen Website which draws millions of visitors. The artwork was also selected by EyeTide Media to be offered in their elite screensaver collection.

From fine art prints to artwork for calendars, greeting cards, and Zen inspired gifts, his work is enjoyed all over the world. His art has been published by Amber Lotus and Brush Dance, and his writings have been published by Celestial Arts. For 2005, Daily Zen Gifts is offering three new sets of greeting cards and gift sets.