The second quality of creativity is the ability to keep working hard. Having said that I find my philosophy to focus on the art studio waning a bit of late due to writing commitments and the need to recovery from surgery. All artists, writers, musicians etc face the effects of life getting in the way of creating, so I [...]
Posts from ‘August, 2010’
Aug 30
Raw Talent, what is it?
The first quality of creativity I believe is raw talent and it seems to be either gifted or its not. While I acknowledge everyone is special in their own way, and we all have gifts, it seems that recognising just where the talent lies is the answer. Many talented people have fallen by the wayside from lack of motivation, but those who [...]
Aug 30
The Twelve Qualities of Creativity
Part of my early research which lead to my first book, was looking at what happened in the artist’s studio. I have come a long way since those days but I remember my frustration at the blocks. Why did the work pour out somedays and others it was just like reinventing the wheel? I have found [...]
Aug 26
Action, Attention, Activity and Attitude
Growing up on an island was amazing but it has finally caught up with me but no use crying over spilt sunscreen. Recovering from facial surgey for a skin cancer is not exactly an uplifting experience and it keeps me from the studio, as spashing all that paint about is not good at the moment. I am [...]
Aug 23
Workshop in November
Just a reminder for those interested. I have been asked by Sculptors Qld to give a two day workshop on 27th and 28th November in Brisbane. Day one is ‘ Finding your inner voice through the creative process and exploring personal style and direction’. Day two : ‘ Tapping your inner wealth and personal creative explorations [...]