I have learned so much from my son and his wife Mark and Jerri Lisk about how much action is required to be consistently creative. The old message, "You can't make a living at art", is such a lie and they are living proof. They are prolific artists....sketching, painting, photographing and exhibiting every day. It is a commitment to action and a lifestyle!
Creativity thrives on small, do-able actions....which really helps me dismantle procrastination. I no longer wait to have a studio, but paint on the kitchen counter. There is no excuse left to wait until we feel creative. That logjam needs to break by just getting started. The feelings often come after you've begun to sketch, or paint, or model clay or take a walk with your camera. Many artists are blocked by having too many ideas....where to start? When the mental gears are on overload and clutch up and freeze, it's time to slow down, breathe and unclutter the mind. Clear your calendar of distractions, and choose to fertilize the soul with your chosen creative activities. Dreamy vagueness will not get you going.....piercing desire and committed clarity will. Easy does it...but do it!
"Love the moment, and the energy of that moment will spread beyond all boundaries." Corita Kent
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