My unique mask by artist Carol McIntyre
Working in your studio, writing a novel or a song, arranging a show, outlining your next article, planning your next presentation, getting a gallery meeting, detailing a business plan, making your unique mask, most of this time you are by yourself, yes?
Your natural habitat is aloneness (never to be confused with loneliness).
Aloneness is the high, blooming meadow of creativity: you, your spirit, and your Creative Source.
Many of you, like me, are continuing to do your work–the only solid ground we have right now.
And as we all transform in this NewWorld, creative entrepreneurs are equipped with an unusual gift that the rest of our world is trying to get used to: creating in all fields—at some stage of development—is a solitary venture, a creative sheltering-in-place.
Who could imagine this would be, right now, the Golden Calf of survival for an entire world?
As a creative you have a natural inclination to shelter-in-place, which means you have so much to share right now with our NewWorld!
Next up? Look for my post on the power of words: Why I Spell covid-19 This Way
Wishing you…
Your Truth. Your Power. Your Word..claim it!
P.S. Now, it’s your turn. When did you discover something unexpected about yourself from sheltering-in-place? I’d really, really like to know…
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I am Wall sculpture artist
A new technique of sculpting.
Wall sculpturing art is a subject to fixed standards and measurements but here our artist has another imagination where he used thickness not exceed than one centimeter with different width and heights.
Here creativity appears because it transmits the viewer to a live wall sculpturing through the reflected light on work, so it gives unreal deepness (sight Illusion).
The artist used this new technique that was originated by nature since 1982 in his earliest shape until it reached spontaneously to what it is now.
To see my art work visits my website:
http://ahmed-shalaby.fineartamerica.com
Hi Ahmed,
I’m so happy you stopped by and left your comments.
I would also love to know your answer to my question at the end of the blog because I want a safe space for us to have a conversation that goes beyond what we do, to how and why we do it!.
Wishing you continued creative flow!
Ariane
Hi Ariane,
The fact of having to shelter in place hasn’t been difficult, as I’ve continued to paint, plan new works, and ponder next steps in my coaching practice. The unexpected is the realization that the other vital component for feeling enriched during this strange time is the company of others (at a safe remove, of course). One or two walks a day with different neighbours, some who are also creatives, and staying alert to ways we can help each other has solidified my sense of being part of a community. What a gift!
Ah, yes, Clare, the gift of the collective in our individualized society. Perhaps this is a gift of the virus behind the scenes: that humans must become more aware of how they are part of the whole.
Thank you for opening up the conversation.
Wishing you continued creative resilience!
Ariane
I knew as a creative and somewhat of an introvert, that sheltering in place would not be a “problem” for me, but I have never had it enforced for this long. I was surprised to learn that I could go for five weeks before I started feeling the smallest twinge of restlessness!
Oh, Ruth, how interesting that must be to know the extent to which your introversion can hibernate from extroverted engagement.
I know, for instance, when I go to a party, there is a point where my introverted self is full of extroverted input and I just have to leave. At one point I was dating a man who, as an extrovert, needed to always (and I emphasize “always!”) be the last one there. I solved this problem by coming in my own car!
And, you have me curious: how did you resolve the impending restlessness?
The only thing that’s changed in my life is I don’t feel any pressure to do anything BUT I’m getting more done than ever before. I pity those who are not artists as they’re probably going crazy without their regular routine. As far as my days go, I’m spending more time on my art projects and feel a need to be introspective and see if there are any new directions to be explored. I went over 100 sketch books to see where I’ve been and looked for more directions I might have missed.
Wow, Bob, talk about a covid silver lining.
You are a shining example of what I’m dubbing “creative reslience,” a trait of creatives everywhere that I think has been overlooked until now.
Please keep us posted on what new directions start calling you, yes?
Wishing you continued creative resilience,
Ariane
I was just beginning to get pieces made so I would have inventory to sell. My first piece is waiting to get framed and the second piece is on hold until I get a supply order which is taking 3 weeks. My unexpected takeaway is that I have to really plan ahead now on getting needed materials. So planning ahead, which is not my strong suit, has become a necessity and I’m okay with it as long as other people out there are safe. I’m sure this will also include having to adapt to supply shortages as well.