Jack Wise was a disciplined artist that put a great deal of emphasis on the process of creating his art. Through his study of Buddhism and Taoism, his understanding and practice of calligraphy, his careful preparation of materials and his connection to Canadian art through Canada Council grants and teaching, he developed his unique style. Learning about Jack Wise is about looking at his calligraphy and paintings, but it is also important to understand how he prepared himself to begin understand his art. The five sections in the Student's Corner include information and activities to help give a context to the Karma of the Dragon: The Art of Jack Wise.

Learn the meaning of the mandala's sacred circular form and the process of creating your own mandala in The Journey of the Mandala. Explore the difficulties of being a professional artist in Canadian Society and how art impacts our daily lives in The Artist and Public Art in Canada. Create your own paper and brushes in Tools of the Artist: the Process of Creating Your Own Art Supplies. Travel the road to politics and spirituality in Tibet in The Path of the Buddha: Tibetan Buddhism. Look at the rich tradition of calligraphy and challenge yourself by matching calligraphers with their work in The Language of the Brush: Calligraphy.