Young children are like sponges, full of optimistic curiosity that fuels their confidence to be creative. But as they get older, they lose that magical openness, and, for many, the door to creativity closes very early. It starts in elementary school when the need to fit in comes from peers and parents, to get the grades and tick the boxes. Taking risks and asking why becomes less important than knowing the answer and conforming. In a world where ticking boxes is rewarded, we’re not encouraging people to come to work with that passionate childlike curiosity because it’s not encouraged in our education system.I’ve got to start the habit of embracing my ignorance and curiosity. Don’t be a know-it-all.
Tag: creativity
May 23rd, 2011 - LEGO 8065
I used to know how to build stuff. I used to know how to take things apart and put them back together - sometimes in the same way or sometimes in some new configuration. Not anymore. I feel like I have lost a spark of creativity that was inside of me. I want to recapture that feeling, the energy. This summer, I plan on doing some construction ( and destruction ) with my kids.
Just another tool
The camera for an artist is just another tool. It is no more mechanical than a violin if you analyze it. Beyond the rudiments, it is up to the artist to create art, not the camera. - Brett Weston
A fellow photog posted this to his Facebook Wall today. This is what I am striving for in my photography. To get past thinking about f/stops and shutter speeds and become more creative. I hope that time comes soon.
