This is a subtle yet so important point: "As you do, pay attention to what you pay attention to." I find this paying attention to what I pay attention to so key on my hikes and Nature that is later reflected (created?) in my photos and poetry.
It's almost like a 3rd person perspective on the subjects/objects I'm paying attention to. Helps look at things from a different point of view in a way.
I can relate to that. At my workbench it’s not only a matter of being curious but being curious about my own curiosity. Trying to find what peaks it and draws it in.
Most helpful piece of advice: “it’s just an experiment” because it removes the pressure of ‘having’ to produce something “good” and encourages creative play through questions such as “I wonder what would happen if …”
Thank you so much for taking the time to respond 🙏🏽
Thanks so much for the inspiration!
One thing that holds true at Substack, inspiration is mutual.
Absolutely!
Excellent advice!
I hope so. Thanks so much!
This is a subtle yet so important point: "As you do, pay attention to what you pay attention to." I find this paying attention to what I pay attention to so key on my hikes and Nature that is later reflected (created?) in my photos and poetry.
Great point! I didn’t think about it in that context! How does that play out for you?
It's almost like a 3rd person perspective on the subjects/objects I'm paying attention to. Helps look at things from a different point of view in a way.
Interesting! Would say it's like becoming your own personal David Attenborough, or something more intuitive and less narrated?
I would say more intuitive in a sense.
I can relate to that. At my workbench it’s not only a matter of being curious but being curious about my own curiosity. Trying to find what peaks it and draws it in.
Most helpful piece of advice: “it’s just an experiment” because it removes the pressure of ‘having’ to produce something “good” and encourages creative play through questions such as “I wonder what would happen if …”
"what if" is my favorite question to work with. Thanks Richard!
Great work as always, Duane, but in my opinion, you really hit the nail on the head here:
"Pay attention to what you pay attention to."
It's probably the thing that can help us the most: listening to, and then later understanding our intuition. Great advice all around.
That's been the one thing that has most impacted my creative practice and approach. Thanks, James!
All these are great tips to let the intuition guide the creative process. Those who claim to know the least can be the greatest teachers.
Glad you found it helpful! I hate it when advice is vague and esoteric, and I was worried this might be. tried my best to make it practical.