I ask the girl from behind the coffee bar if she has taken any more photos. She is young and going to college, and has bought an old film camera from one of the local antique stores and is shooting black and white images. I've asked her in the past to bring them into work, as I'd like to see her work. I'm always intrigued and inspired by the work of others. She tells me she has many ideas of what she wants to photograph, but cannot find the time or inspiration to do so. I tell her I know exactly what she is talking about, and I know that feeling all to well.
Having said this, I found myself only yesterday clearing off all the images on my SD camera cards, some of which dated back to 2009. It seems a preparatory process, this cleaning off, for some new exciting energetic levels of creativity is soon to occur. Maybe whatever blockage(s) are finally passing.
Scott, I've wrestled with artistic blockage for several years. I suppose all types of artists experience it. At first I just thought it was a fear of failing to measure up to my own past successes, but now, I think it is more likely a disenchantment with my process of expression. Lately, I have found a new inspiration in writing about the visual arts, and poetry about my personal journey. I hope painting will return to me, but I'm not stressing about it.
ReplyDeleteI've wanted for years to be a mentor/teacher to younger artists. Have you consider using your knowledge and inspiration to encourage younger artists?
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