THE ARTFUL GARDEN: discussion question (2)

THE ARTFUL GARDEN

"The Artful Garden" is a metaphor suggesting how we can sow seeds of creative ideas. Gardens start with small seeds, much like ideas and art. They both need to be fed, nurtured and loved in order to thrive. This "garden" is a safe place to be both inspired and inspiring to others. It is a way to share who you are and promote forward movement within your life. A way to realize that you are not alone. Please join our "conversation" any time by posting your thoughts, questions and ideas in the comment section of
"the garden."

Wednesday, October 17, 2007

discussion question (2)

Tina and I have been going out sketching as a way to explore our "place" and learn about where we live. Some of you have seen her website but in case you haven't here is a link to our "conversation" for the semester. http://www.tinahirsig.com/Conversations/Conversations.html
As I have started to draw from life more frequently I find that I am building a relationship to the things around me in a way that I don't think that I have before. I notice the details and beauty in the ordinary and feel humbled and grounded as I build a closer relationship to the world around me. My mind also wanders and I am reminded of things long forgotten. Tiny acorns that have fallen along my pathway in the woods bring back memories of my childhood and making "acorn pies" with my best childhood friend, Sheri. There have also been a few places that have I have felt a deep, unexplainable peace or energy when I was there. (I just realized that in fact, I did know where I could go to get away from the "chatter" that I described in Tuesdays post). As I think about all of this I wondered if there were any places that you have connected to or have found inspiring in some way. Do places inspire creativity?