As Carolina Man and I were falling asleep last night, I said to him, "I feel like I need to do more with creativity." It's something I've been thinking about for awhile now. Ever since I graduated and became a "Non-Student,"* I've really been lacking in the creativity department. Most of the creative things I've been part of have been performative and/or community-oriented. But, given the crazy travel schedule I have, I'd really like to find something I can do on my own, on my own time and terms.
But, I really suck at the following:
- Drawing straight lines
- Painting (even the walls)
- Cutting straight lines
- Sketching anything
- Basically anything artistic that has to do with hand-eye coordination
I have to start thinking outside of the box. I used to have a knack for scrap-booking back in the day, which makes me think I might like doing some kind of collage work with found objects. I have no idea what that would look like, but I like the idea of layering things and piecing things together in interesting ways.
But, I kind of have a fear of the things I make sucking really badly. Then again, as Carolina Man reminded me last night, being creative doesn't have to be for anyone else but me. I can just do it for the sake of doing it, for having the outlet.
Hmm, an interesting concept for me. Not being judged on something I do? That would be a first.
How do you tap into your creativity? I'd especially love to hear from those of you who aren't "artists" in the traditional sense!
*I'm kind of getting tired of referring to myself this way.
