Like a flying jewel, the hummingbird darts lightly through the world, teaching us to appreciate the wonder and magic of every day existence……….
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How does the creative process work?
Initially the seed of an idea is sewn.
The seed then enters into an incubation period which can be short lived, or take years to come to fruition.
The seed of an idea 
As we go about our daily lives, just like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle being revealed, the seed sprouts ideas that give us more information…..This can happen at any time.
It’s vital to record these ideas, because even when we think we couldn’t possibly forget a moment of inspiration……we can, and do, which is why it’s important to always have a sketch/notebook at hand.
Like a ghostly apparition sometimes the answer seems almost within reach – but then it disappears and returns to incubation….it was just a glimpse of what might be.
Ultimately we hope to experience the ‘Ah Ha’ moment. That exquisite time when the completed jigsaw puzzle is revealed in our mind’s eye……At this point, we can see and feel the rhythms and flow of the concept. Finer details are revealed as we commence work.
The more we exercise and practise our creative thinking, regardless of what discipline we are involved in, the easier and more fluent this process will become. Playing is a key element in revealing vital clues.
watercolour/gouacheThe human world is filled with turbulence, however if we spread our wings like the magical hummingbird and soar above it all – I believe that we open up the channels of creative possibilities hidden within each one of us.
A bientôt.
This is inspiring, Janet. You bring a lot of colorful seeds into my life with your blog posts.
Thank you very much Ka….I really appreciate your comments:)X
Beautiful images to go with your tips for creativity. May we keep hope, beauty, wonder, and love alive.
Yes indeed…thank you Brad:)
Yes, we have to play more, then the creativity flows by itself and I think we more often must keep the thinking closed because its the biggest break of a flow.
Sending hugs and love to my dear sister in art.<3
Vera
I totally agree….too. much thinking gets in the way….thinking about you a lot these days…:)X
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..Even if I miss o just ne day I find it harder to get going.You are an inspsiration,Janet
HI dear Katherine. I am the same. I need to have routine in my life..and when I miss a day or get off my routine…it takes a while to get back into it again….the word ‘flow’ is overused these days, but in the case of creativity…a flow is so important:)X
It’s sometimes annoying that it comes on late at night so I say, can’t you come earlier.I think I write mumbo jumbo and suddenly my mind gets going.I used to get lost when reading and lose touch with time.Blessed Janet.You are a true inspiration to many people.I’m so glad that with our computers we can do good things .With love,Katherine
Writing mumbo jumbo can lead to some amazing stuff:). By the way your poetry and writing in general is original and wonderful.XXXX
Beautiful work! Love the magenta accents!
Thank you so much…:)X
Welcome!
Beautiful description of the creative process, yes. I recognise that “seed”!!
Thanks Emma:)
Just wonderful Janet, loved all the paintings accompanying the process! You are always so inspiring.xxx
Thank you so much Dina…means a lot coming from you…XXXX
Is professional work . 👍
Thank you 🙂
I so enjoyed your words of wisdom here, Janet, on the creative process. As a novelist, I am currently in the beginning stages of writing a new novel, and everything you said here applies to novel writing. In these preliminary stages I write every day in my new-novel journal, pulling out what could be a good plot and characters (“the seed”), then pondering it each new day and writing more, experiencing with ease the “ghostly apparitions” and “aha moments,” just as you describe. Your accompanying watercolors are fantastic.
Good morning dear Jet…you have been on my mind a great deal of late and am so very pleased to hear that you have started a new novel. Having read your previous books, I will look forward very much to reading your next novel…..and thank you very much for your comments re this post….Have a wonderful weekend and may your creative juices flow:)
Hi Jet..somehow I have deleted your comment on my blog about life painting…would you mind re posting…Thank you:)
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Thank you very much Peter for the reblog – have. lovely weekend Janet X
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Thank you so much :)XX