I have been on this exact same journey for the last 4 years - it really is a life long process. Burnout, The artist's way, play all have been markers in my journey to connecting with my true artistic selves too. I know it feels petty in the global scale of events to talk about these things, but the more we do the more we realise that SO many people have been on this journey too. I'm coming to realise now that there is deep change afoot in how we work and relate to our creativity for a huge number of us, and that is exactly what is required for our souls and the soul of this planet. thanks for sharing your thoughts - this is exactly what we need to keep talking about!
I too experienced burnout just last year and it was extremely frightening to me: the realisation that I may never paint again was petrifying. Through a process of rest similar to what you undertook Clint I was able to get back in the studio with a sense of freedom and joy in my creativity once more.
I’ve been reflecting a lot upon the knowledge the body holds, which in modern society we tend to overlook in favour of the mind/intellect.
When this balance becomes skewed, problems occur as I discovered. The “knowledge” of our hands in the creative act was something I was first introduced to during my visual arts degree many years ago, and I truly believe we need to engage with that innate wisdom of the creative force/creative body within us.
Although seemingly simple sounding, it is a complex thing to get out of our headspace and trust the inner creative self.
You have made a call to honesty which cannot be refused. Your words have been royally planted and I find myself dropping at that place .... no more self lies , I am NOT a fraud . I am very grateful for your written generosity ,a touchstone on many artists’ way
Yes! Going through my own one of these. From in the zone - take a course to help you excel and then move on top of it all. Push to get through the 52 week art course (moved at week 28) and feel fried. Completely relate to your article.
I have been on this exact same journey for the last 4 years - it really is a life long process. Burnout, The artist's way, play all have been markers in my journey to connecting with my true artistic selves too. I know it feels petty in the global scale of events to talk about these things, but the more we do the more we realise that SO many people have been on this journey too. I'm coming to realise now that there is deep change afoot in how we work and relate to our creativity for a huge number of us, and that is exactly what is required for our souls and the soul of this planet. thanks for sharing your thoughts - this is exactly what we need to keep talking about!
I too experienced burnout just last year and it was extremely frightening to me: the realisation that I may never paint again was petrifying. Through a process of rest similar to what you undertook Clint I was able to get back in the studio with a sense of freedom and joy in my creativity once more.
I’ve been reflecting a lot upon the knowledge the body holds, which in modern society we tend to overlook in favour of the mind/intellect.
When this balance becomes skewed, problems occur as I discovered. The “knowledge” of our hands in the creative act was something I was first introduced to during my visual arts degree many years ago, and I truly believe we need to engage with that innate wisdom of the creative force/creative body within us.
Although seemingly simple sounding, it is a complex thing to get out of our headspace and trust the inner creative self.
Thanks for writing about it.
You have made a call to honesty which cannot be refused. Your words have been royally planted and I find myself dropping at that place .... no more self lies , I am NOT a fraud . I am very grateful for your written generosity ,a touchstone on many artists’ way
Loved the Ps.
Thank you for sharing your story. Many of us can relate and are encouraged by it. You write beautifully.
Yes! Going through my own one of these. From in the zone - take a course to help you excel and then move on top of it all. Push to get through the 52 week art course (moved at week 28) and feel fried. Completely relate to your article.
Thanks for making the print readable on a phone.