Creativity.

Creativity to me is something I have never sensed before. It can be any medium, and it can be expressed in any way. It may happen instantaneously, or it could be something that was created over a long period of time. What is essential to the idea of creativity is that it is new, or a fundamental change.

The article we read discusses creativity as a phenomenon that occurs every day, all around us. Which I believe is true. Any person, of any ability, age, or locale, has the capacity to think a novel thought, and represent it in the way they choose.

Creativity, though, is subjective. one person may hear a song, and think it is beautiful. Another will listen to it, and hear noise. It is important to keep this in mind when considering artistic endeavours, or working with others on creative projects.

My own creative inspiration is greatly influenced by my immediate environment. My favorite time of year is when my friends and I head east for a music festival we always attend.


Source: Erica Downes

it's a little hippie, folky festival that celebrates music and art. we camp for a weekend, take part in workshops and get to listen to live music every night. i love being there. it is so nice to be surrounded by people in the same mind set, coming together to have fun and thrive on each other's imaginations. it is also kid friendly, which inspires me to think of creative projects for children in hopes that someday, i can run a program there.



Source: Erica Downes

that is not to say i am only creative then. the music i am listening to, the people i am with, and the room i am sitting in can effect my creative expression. it is a continuously changing process.