My Creative inspiration are those arbitrary moments. It could be one of those moments when I am listening to something and the music takes my thoughts away. It could be when I am reading an article, a book or blog posts that makes me think differently. It could be when I am talking to friends, family, coworkers or strangers that make me realize innovative things out there. The advantage of those moments is that I get a feeling of adrenaline rushing through my brain and my heart start racing and I can’t sit still. I immediately must do something about those surprising moments. The disadvantage of it is that I am unable to control it. I can’t just whip up a new idea when I am pressured or forced, it takes time. Therefore the element of the week is focused on space. Creativity requires time and space. It requires the freedom in order to get ideas rolling. As Schirrmarcher and Fox (2009) states, “space is determined by the size of the canvas” (p. 143). An artist requires a room or the capacity to let their creativity to flow in which uses the elements of art. I definitely find that I need to have space when engaged in a creative thought. It is because I find that my thoughts are disorganized and so I must use the space I need to calm down and organize my thoughts. Thus, I can successfully follow through my idea.
I have a thing of wrapping gifts and card making.
I can't wait to be spring/summer to work on my garden.
One of my favourite artist, Sufjan Stevens, The Lakes of Canada (La Blogotheque)
Reference:
Schirrmarcher, R., & Fox, J.E. (2009). Art and creative development for young children (6th Ed.). Belmont, CA: Delmar
