Jackie Blair McSween
I awoke one morning at 3 am and wrote, in poetic format, for the first time; I wasn’t sure where the writing was coming from and I have continued to write and also now paint.
We have the abilities to create at a level that is way beyond our conscious limitations. Many of you have experienced the same compulsion to write, paint, photograph or create whatever it is that is speaking to you. I believe, let me correct that, I have a knowing that we are all creative beyond what we think. The challenge is to risk, to let go of all fears and to trust that there are no real critics in the Artistic World. There is only Art…
More of my personal art work can be found at Jackie Blair Fine Art.
Thanks for visiting,
Jackie
This was your first poem ever? At 3:00 a.m. in the morning! Ethel laughed and said, “that’s nice.” I like the idea of this site too. A coop for poets! We’ll be reading more here.
Thank you, Thomas and Ethel, I see your blog as being of a similar idea.
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I agree with you Jackie!
Everyone is creative, including those who say they are not.
Thanks for your sharing.
Have a blessed day!
I suppose those who say they are not just haven’t found their creative abilities yet; creativity arrives in so many different ways. I dream of a world where everyone is using their creative potential – It would be a world of love, beauty and passion…
Thanks for commenting.
We are all creative beyond what we think–interesting phrasing. I believe deep, divine creativity travels from the spirit to the hands without going through the mind at all. In fact, I often have very little conscious memory of what I have written when I am in the flow. I look at it afterwards, and I am surprised.
I couldn’t agree with you more I have also written and painted, often in the middle of the night, with little memory of how I did it. It is just recently I have learned how to control it more. This is a great video by Elizabeth Gilbert, she explains the creative process of writers in this way quite eloquently. I believe with this new awakening that many will be able channel their creative energies for the betterment of mankind. Like you Alix I just want to support and assist anyone who is moving in this direction with their art. It is truly a beautiful process.
Thank you for your comments
OMG Jackie — there’s a spiral above your head!
Middle of the night writes are the most inspiring.
I couldn’t agree more, however I am happy now that I am also able to write and paint during the daytime hours. Thanks so much for following my blog.
Jackie
Well put. For me though, I think it was early evening on the day the art exploded forth.
I can happen at any time, can’t it. I am thankful to have a little more control over my creative energy now and I am getting some solid sleeps…
It’s funny though, I’ve done some of my best work when I was exhausted. Probably had something to do with being less inhibited due to ennui…
Beautifully written and I could not agree with you more. Also, Thank You… for the link to your artwork….these pieces are just beautiful…I have enjoyed meandering through your site viewing the posts…and becoming acquainted with your work and others you have posted…I look forward to visiting often…Thank you for sharing!!
Thank you so much Kirsten, I appreciate you taking the time to view my web site. I look forward to our new blog relationship.
Jackie