Creativity is Everything

Creativity is Everything. Anything original made by you is full of meaning, holds the Makers Mark, and makes the invisible visible. What a great gift to offer to the world. No one holds the same idea, creates in the same way, or has the same life wisdom as you do. You are as all humans have always been, a creator and artist in your soul.

All beliefs and experiences shape who we are today. We bring to our art all we have known, lived, and loved. Plus, each original piece of art, from a painting, drawing, collage, dance, song, musical, sculpture, to movement is personal, and has a story to tell. The meaning of art is our diary, the art piece a souvenir of the Journey marking this moment of time.

Also, no one will ever create the way you do. You are the sole creator of your life and your art. Your mark is like your signature, holding your colors, shapes, line, form, and choices at this moment of time. Above all, your feelings come through your mark. The speed of it, fast/slow, deliberate/scribble, anger/joy, peace/challenges, are all there for those with the feelings to know and understand.

This is what draws us to art. We can relate to the artist in some way. The viewer immediately knows and understands what the creator is saying in a visual way. That’s why even abstract art can draw us in. We give our stories to the art we see.

Creativity is everything because it takes an idea and shows it to the world.

Art makes the invisible visible. What Magic and Wonder is this!? It begins with a thought, like the painting above, I wanted to create the feeling of vast skies, windswept land, and billowing powerful clouds. Turning inspiration, the unknown, the invisible, full of feelings and power, and making it into something all can see, is powerful Magic.

Secondly, I draw what I ‘think’ I’m making. It’s a sketch usually with a pastel pencil. All may change along the way, but it’s good to mark the paper or canvas with first thoughts. Start somewhere.

Thirdly, my art is led by color. I apply the darks first, and I’ve come to work from the top down. It’s just my approach with acrylics. Watercolors would call for the lights to be laid down first, then the mediums, and lastly, the very dark tones. But all build up in layers of color.

In a recent painting, I painted the sky I saw outside, but didn’t like it. So I painted over it all, working with what felt right in the moment. Letting my body and intuition take over gave it more feeling, depth, and meaning. Again, an inner feeling made manifest in art is so mysterious to do. It takes deep trust in the inner self to move forward into the unknown like this. Be brave, dear artist!

Finally, last additions are added to the art. Use whatever technique works to get your idea out there. It may be collage, image transfer, touches of gold, the last details that pull it all together. You’ll know when it’s done. Step away and view it. Photo it. Trust your inner Soul Self to tell you if it’s finished.

Remember, we are all artists in a changing, creative world. Make something of yourself every week. This adds meaning to all you do, it slows down time, and keeps you focused on the next creative piece. It’s a great way to live.