Saturday, January 19, 2008
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Part 7: CONNECT
GO OUT:
The first reading is on connecting with the world and "going out" to be in the world as you create. It speaks to engaging the world as part of the creative process and Maisel charges us to go out and create as we sit in a coffee shop, on a park bench or bus, etc.
VISIT WITH CHILDREN:
Maisel instructs us that being with children is a revitalizer for our own creative spirit, that the naturally creative and curious and playful energies of children can infect us with this creative spark of energy.
BUDDY UP:
Maisel discusses the value of creative collaboration - having an artist buddy to engage, connect, encourage and critique.
SING TOGETHER:
Maisel discusses the disconnects in the creative community. He indicates that most "meetings of creatives" are full of ego and jealousy, etc. such that the creatives never get to fully engage at a spiritual level each other - the way that they do in their work. It seems a commercial for a circle like ours.
EXTEND A TRADITION:
The discussion centers around finding your medium role models - who are the artists/ creatives that you admire in your respective medium. What is it about their work that touches you? Maisel believes this is another creative rejuvenizer - a method to get your juices flowing again.
GET LOST IN THE LANDSCAPE:
This discussion seems two-fold a focus on nature and a focus on sketching/ drawing, each drawing similar conclusions - that there is a key role for awareness and observation in creating. He uses these two areas as practice for this observation and awareness and infers that this practice grows these strengths.
PICTURE YOUR AUDIENCE:
Maisel's discussion here focuses on knowing who your audience is and what they "want." He does not go so far as to say this is the end all/ be all, but he does suggest that paying attention to who we ultimately create for may provide some insights and structure in our creative work.
CONNECT WITH PEOPLE:
The discussion here is about building your community of art supporters - not necessairly financial patrons, but your friends and family that might be as engaged in your work as you are, who might be excited to walk along this part of your life. And that in sharing this deeply passionate and creative side, you will build greater, more intimate connections.
THE END!
ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WEEK:
1. Check in using Email (Walks, Morning Pages, Do Nothing, Play Dates & Creative update)
2. "GO OUT" - Have a creative play date outside your home/studio (Ex. 49a, page 161)
The first reading is on connecting with the world and "going out" to be in the world as you create. It speaks to engaging the world as part of the creative process and Maisel charges us to go out and create as we sit in a coffee shop, on a park bench or bus, etc.
VISIT WITH CHILDREN:
Maisel instructs us that being with children is a revitalizer for our own creative spirit, that the naturally creative and curious and playful energies of children can infect us with this creative spark of energy.
BUDDY UP:
Maisel discusses the value of creative collaboration - having an artist buddy to engage, connect, encourage and critique.
SING TOGETHER:
Maisel discusses the disconnects in the creative community. He indicates that most "meetings of creatives" are full of ego and jealousy, etc. such that the creatives never get to fully engage at a spiritual level each other - the way that they do in their work. It seems a commercial for a circle like ours.
EXTEND A TRADITION:
The discussion centers around finding your medium role models - who are the artists/ creatives that you admire in your respective medium. What is it about their work that touches you? Maisel believes this is another creative rejuvenizer - a method to get your juices flowing again.
GET LOST IN THE LANDSCAPE:
This discussion seems two-fold a focus on nature and a focus on sketching/ drawing, each drawing similar conclusions - that there is a key role for awareness and observation in creating. He uses these two areas as practice for this observation and awareness and infers that this practice grows these strengths.
PICTURE YOUR AUDIENCE:
Maisel's discussion here focuses on knowing who your audience is and what they "want." He does not go so far as to say this is the end all/ be all, but he does suggest that paying attention to who we ultimately create for may provide some insights and structure in our creative work.
CONNECT WITH PEOPLE:
The discussion here is about building your community of art supporters - not necessairly financial patrons, but your friends and family that might be as engaged in your work as you are, who might be excited to walk along this part of your life. And that in sharing this deeply passionate and creative side, you will build greater, more intimate connections.
THE END!
ASSIGNMENT FOR THE WEEK:
1. Check in using Email (Walks, Morning Pages, Do Nothing, Play Dates & Creative update)
2. "GO OUT" - Have a creative play date outside your home/studio (Ex. 49a, page 161)
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