Pictures are such a ubiquitous part of our lives that we have perhaps come to take their creative power for granted. Besides words, they are probably our dominant form of communication, and also form a considerable component of our thinking. I am energized by the process of making pictures, and have splattered a few fragments from my own pictorial creations throughout this posting.
When I think of the word "picture", the usual suspects are photographs, paintings, and drawings. But of course, there are many types of pictures - traffic signs, symbols of various kinds, logos, diagrams, graphs, charts, cartoons etc.
Besides the creative grappling with composition, color, and form involved in making them, pictures can serve as powerful creative resources as in the case of mind-mapping, visual thinking, and creative idea generation by association.
Like stories, pictures allow us to imagine, design, and construct worlds that do not yet exist, and in so doing to tap into the realm of potential that allows us to turn our deep desires into reality.
In the following video clip, Thomas Fedro of Fidostudio demonstrates how he creates an original pop art painting:
Here Simon Williams demonstrates the making of a painting. It's interesting to figure out how the two halves fit together, before this is revealed at the end of the video. Be sure to watch not only the painting, but also the energized engagement of a totally absorbed artist in flow. Now that's what I call ZEST.
Here Lynne Taetzsch tells us about her process of creating abstract art. Notice her use of words like "energy" and "movement", and how these facets of her process mirror the outcomes in the product.
And finally, my absolute favorite. Ian shows us how to paint priceless abstract paintings. I think it's absolutely marvelous.
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