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Many time my creative energy requires a little renewal.....a resurrection. Art is never quite knowing what inspires us or when....and then, not quite knowing how to express it as we face a blank canvas. Renewal for me is to begin....maybe after a walk or a prayer of gratitude. Beginning is often a leap in the dark. In the dark leaps of putting strokes on the canvas, my eye begins to see the light and I am refreshed. Taking the first step to come back from the dead lethargy of self-doubt, or comparing our skill level to another artist....is resurrection. We are alive again and ready to create. Happy Easter!
Assume that creative inspiration comes to you for a reason......your spirit is speaking to you when a painting, poem, play, carving, sculpture is drawn out of that well. With each piece I am grateful for what my soul is trying to express, understand, overcome or celebrate. We may be producing goods that we will sell for a living, but the creative process is personal. Interacting with the materials and the content is allowing te process of creation to whisper the secrets we need for our own life. Perhaps it does not stop there. The secrets whispered to us in the creative-spiritual process are offered to the world as we share with one another. The brushes, pen, tools, words in your hand and the open heart within are willing to co-create for the greater good of the Universe.
There is nothing quite as inspiring for me as when thoughts crash against my spirit and urge me to pick up my brushes and express the joy of being a part of nature. Ocean, mountains, rivers, desert canyons draw me back from the distractions and interruptions into a reverence for life. Touching the generous creative part of self-expression is connective as we begin to co-create with the divine design. "When you are upon earth, enjoy the good things that are here." John Selden
Exploring an empty canvas is a space exploration. Painting explores our creative spaces, reaching into the dark corners and allowing the light to give contrast to the shapes we find. Our inner world is a complex, exquisite site with a powerful play of colors, lights and shadows......a cathedral of consciousness with altars where we lay events and experiences that rival the outer world. This inner wealth is the artist's expression of outer space.
