THE ART OF CURIOSITY
I feel like I am at the point I can no longer simply observe. While observation is so valuable, curiosity is where the action lies. Curiosity drives you to create, transforming an inspiring vision board into actual artwork that resonates with your soul. Don’t get me wrong, I love curating, gathering elements for vision boards, and continuing to take classes but at some point I needed to put my observations into action.
In a time where our attention can be consumed by so many distractions we need to place a concious effort into creating more and consuming less. And I think when we find things we are interested in, we are more likely to want to create and consume less.
So what does curiosity look like in our art practices? To me, it resembles the carefree nature of childhood. I witness this in how my kids simply exist. They instinctively play, create, and experiment, diving into new experiences with minimal guidance and discovering joy effortlessly. Not only does our art style emerge when we follow our curiosity but we learn more about ourselves and the world around us in the process. Once we find things we are curious about ideas can be put into motion.
We all possess this beautiful curiosity inherently. As adults, we might lose some of this playful freedom amid the demands of life but I believe we can always reconnect with it. Art serves as a wonderful outlet for our curious spirit. By following what feels right, we can embark on uncharted paths.
Getting Curious Prompts
Study a subject matter you are interested in and sketch your findings
Get out into nature and observe your environment
Embrace a new medium or technique
Read an inspiring book and paint from it
Work with a new color palette
Go on an art date (museums, galleries, sculpture tour of your city etc.)
Study an artist you love
Create a mini collection of art
Kristy