My Creative Process

Just a quick word since I haven’t been here for a while:

I have found out that when I paint I am unable to write. It is like the creativity is channelled in one direction only.

I am already split in many directions in what I call the outer life: kids, spouse, home, etc. So much so that the energy needed for creating is already at a premium. So when the visions come, the words do not and when words are present, the visions are not.

And a few weeks ago, the visions started to come. I have started 2 paintings and a sculpture/painting, more on that when it is done. Someone once said that in creating artwork don’t talk about it, DO IT. Once again in talking about it the creative energy of the work starts to dissipate and the power behind the work is lessened. Maybe not for all artists/writers but I do find this to be true for me. I have many a sketchbook/notebook filled with ideas/concepts that have lost their power or purpose since ‘jotting it down’ for the future when there will be more time I have told myself well the time took a LONG time and the idea melted. Maybe to come back another day. Anyway…

SO I am painting and working and creating. Tired but refreshed in a way. and other then the things I MUST do all else is at the wayside. I’m not looking out, but looking in for inspiration. All else seems meaningless right now.

I MUST CREATE.

So, maybe I will be back on here soon to share what’s up with my creative process. Maybe there will be insights to share. Right now is just the compulsion to work.

Peace.

~ by Nyssa on April 4, 2008.