Lens-Artists are starting a periodic series of retrospective challenges. This week, Ann-Christine is reaching back to revisit “Creativity”. Click HERE to view my original post on that theme.
So, once again, creativity inspires more creativity, like a series of mirrors.
I can’t say that I’m a painter, except that last month I helped paint the interior of a preschool. I used a roller and a 4-inch brush. I did exactly as I was told, with very little creativity.
Sometimes I will try hard to do a craft. Again, I follow directions and try to copy the example. The results are routinely unremarkable.
I am more adventurous with music and dance and often improvise. I love the freedom of expression I’ve gained after decades of practice and years of aging to the point of no longer trying to impress. Maybe that’s something the very young, the very old, and the very confident can get away with.
Once upon a time, I gave dinner parties. I’ve never been a good cook, but I can follow a recipe. What I really enjoyed as a creative exercise was setting the stage!
My daughter Susan is a very good artist. She took me to an open studio bar once for a Mother’s Day gift. We had a blast, and I got to keep all the art.
At a healthy, creative restaurant and store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, I came across this re-purposed cigarette vending machine that was selling original artwork the size of a pack of cigarettes. I’d never seen anything like it before or since.
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“intelligence having fun” – I love that! Leave it to Einstein to say it so well 😊. Terrific post Priscilla, loved your closing thought about your most important contribution!
Thanks, Tina! I’m grateful I’ve been doing these challenges long enough to participate in the retrospective. 🙂
I really liked the concentration of the art makers
🙂 Yes, tongue and all!
Both of your posts are great, Priscilla. The photos are beautiful, especially those mirrors. I liked your sentence about no one creating in a vacuum, too.
Thanks, Egidio!
I always look forward to your posts – and I am always rewarded with so much wisdom and creativity. This is no exception. A post that is so You, the Priscilla I met through WP and whom I would have loved to meet in real life.
“…intelligence having fun” – my son had this quote covering his wall some years ago. So true. And yes, the children is the greatest gift of creativity – and they keep inspiring! Loved your choices, and that machine…what a treat!
Thank you so much for your kind words, Ann-Christine! I would have loved to meet you as well and to know your country. 🙂
Maybe someday…♥
Excellent. I love the determined looks on the creators. 👏
Thanks, John!
“No one creates in a vacuum”, indeed! Fantastic post.
Thanks, Sofia! 🙂
This is a very creative post!!
Thanks, Anne!
We always like setting the stage.
Don’t worry, we always copy. Creativity is the way we combine what we copy.
Keep well
The Fab Four of Cley
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thanks!