In the dictionary creativity is defined as: "The use of the imagination, especially in the production of an artistic work
"I don't think anyone realises their full potential as a
creative artist until we have the realisation that the true source of
originality lies within and not without.
As creatives, we are constantly being influenced by images of artistic expression. The flotsam and jetsam of ideas, of concepts and imagination. Constantly we encounter breathtaking examples of the human spirit being manifested in the most amazing of forms.
I believe our originality is like a precious gem, one that we were born with, one that we hold in the palm of our hand. In the beginning of our journey as we immerse ourselves in our chosen art we seek inspiration by digesting the works of our contemporaries.
As time goes by, little by little our beautiful gem is covered with layers and layers of images and ideas weighing us down, confusing our own work with the flavours and experiences of others.
The hardest thing to do is to close our eyes to most of that which influences us and to open ourselves up to all that lies inside, waiting for us to discover.
It can be an interesting place to be in at first, like being in a picture theatre with a blank screen and not knowing what's coming next. But one day we awake to find our gem, a shining diamond, reminding us that the greatest artist is and always will be inside us.
Do you use your imagination for artistic expression - Do you see yourself as a 'creative' ?
As creatives, we are constantly being influenced by images of artistic expression. The flotsam and jetsam of ideas, of concepts and imagination. Constantly we encounter breathtaking examples of the human spirit being manifested in the most amazing of forms.
I believe our originality is like a precious gem, one that we were born with, one that we hold in the palm of our hand. In the beginning of our journey as we immerse ourselves in our chosen art we seek inspiration by digesting the works of our contemporaries.
As time goes by, little by little our beautiful gem is covered with layers and layers of images and ideas weighing us down, confusing our own work with the flavours and experiences of others.
The hardest thing to do is to close our eyes to most of that which influences us and to open ourselves up to all that lies inside, waiting for us to discover.
It can be an interesting place to be in at first, like being in a picture theatre with a blank screen and not knowing what's coming next. But one day we awake to find our gem, a shining diamond, reminding us that the greatest artist is and always will be inside us.
Do you use your imagination for artistic expression - Do you see yourself as a 'creative' ?
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