Firstly, I absolutely LOVE getting to watch the video and then read the thoughts. It makes my Connectedness heart very happy. Speaking of which, my #1 Clifton strength is Connectedness and for most people that's about people...but not for me...it's more about ideas, concepts, patterns though I do like connecting with people who like that stuff too. ;)
ANYway....I was fist-bumping and high-fiving you throughout the entirety of that video...literally dancing in my chair because YESSSSSS!! When you disrupted the hydrangea I was all "woohoo"..not because I thought it was a terrible painting, but because I love the disruption and the amazing high of doing that - I've never regretted it. Well, maybe briefly, but I soldier on and then the magic happens. I'm one thousand percent in for the true-ness of emotion and expression of what's true...the sugar-coating and half-measures don't interest me, I want to see the artist IN the work, no matter what that might be.
And I'm all for throwing the rule-book out the window....sometimes I'm really glad I haven't had any formal training in either art, or writing, because I'm pretty sure that would've killed it for me. I'd rather seek out what I need to know, when I need to know it and let my intuition lead. Which is probably why I'm afraid of power tools. ;)
Hello M! Your way of understanding makes my connectedness heart very happy. :) I am so into Clifton strengths... is this a four thing? My dear friend from former corporate life is a Clifton consultant now, really fascinating stuff.
My #1 is ideation then strategy, which are both connection related but very much in the mind, what I am constantly try to tone down a bit because mine is extremely excitable.
Yes, there is nothing like ruining a painting. That's why the abstracts are so enjoyable for me, there is not anywhere to go, very few reference points of right and wrong, and it's just this dance of building up and breaking down, I imagine a sped up version of rock formations or something. Anyway, the high of waking up and saying, I am going to pour a whole bucket of black paint on you now is pure medicine. It's total control and release at the same time.
I love the metaphor of rock formations! And yes, that’s why I love abstracts too....the ebb and flow and the uncertainty - which I hate in real life so this is art teaching me how to navigate life and trust the process and the grace of infinite do-overs. That said, I’m enjoying wonky still lifes right now and they’re helping me noodle out some technique stuff...but still with the “black paint medicine” mindset. And why am I not surprised you’re into Clifton strengths?! 😆I’m pretty sure it’s a four thing -- the perpetual quest to understand ourselves 😎😂 😍
Firstly, I absolutely LOVE getting to watch the video and then read the thoughts. It makes my Connectedness heart very happy. Speaking of which, my #1 Clifton strength is Connectedness and for most people that's about people...but not for me...it's more about ideas, concepts, patterns though I do like connecting with people who like that stuff too. ;)
ANYway....I was fist-bumping and high-fiving you throughout the entirety of that video...literally dancing in my chair because YESSSSSS!! When you disrupted the hydrangea I was all "woohoo"..not because I thought it was a terrible painting, but because I love the disruption and the amazing high of doing that - I've never regretted it. Well, maybe briefly, but I soldier on and then the magic happens. I'm one thousand percent in for the true-ness of emotion and expression of what's true...the sugar-coating and half-measures don't interest me, I want to see the artist IN the work, no matter what that might be.
And I'm all for throwing the rule-book out the window....sometimes I'm really glad I haven't had any formal training in either art, or writing, because I'm pretty sure that would've killed it for me. I'd rather seek out what I need to know, when I need to know it and let my intuition lead. Which is probably why I'm afraid of power tools. ;)
Hello M! Your way of understanding makes my connectedness heart very happy. :) I am so into Clifton strengths... is this a four thing? My dear friend from former corporate life is a Clifton consultant now, really fascinating stuff.
My #1 is ideation then strategy, which are both connection related but very much in the mind, what I am constantly try to tone down a bit because mine is extremely excitable.
Yes, there is nothing like ruining a painting. That's why the abstracts are so enjoyable for me, there is not anywhere to go, very few reference points of right and wrong, and it's just this dance of building up and breaking down, I imagine a sped up version of rock formations or something. Anyway, the high of waking up and saying, I am going to pour a whole bucket of black paint on you now is pure medicine. It's total control and release at the same time.
Similar to picking up a chainsaw ;)
xJ
I love the metaphor of rock formations! And yes, that’s why I love abstracts too....the ebb and flow and the uncertainty - which I hate in real life so this is art teaching me how to navigate life and trust the process and the grace of infinite do-overs. That said, I’m enjoying wonky still lifes right now and they’re helping me noodle out some technique stuff...but still with the “black paint medicine” mindset. And why am I not surprised you’re into Clifton strengths?! 😆I’m pretty sure it’s a four thing -- the perpetual quest to understand ourselves 😎😂 😍
I’ve found for myself, it is in the process that I learned the most about myself in relation to life. There is such life training in art…
Hello Indigene, thank you. This is such a beautiful reminder. Life is a process of becoming, life is a work of art...
When I lose touch with that truth, that is when I lose touch with my ground. <3