One needs uninterrupted time in order to create. One of my favorite places is 27.5 acres of land that I own that is only 40 minutes from home. This paradise might as well be on the other side of the world for the amount of privacy and peace that it allows me. Yesterday I just got back from spending two nights in a small little log cabin that I call home. I have three other structures that are nearby that contain my easels and art materials so that I can hone my craft. There's no electricity or running water yet that's what makes it endearing. After two days my total production was one large 4 x 5' painting, complete, 368 photographs taken, one smaller one by 2 1/2 foot painting on a wooden board, complete. One poem written and many entries into a journal were made. During this time I took two kayak trips where I came across several mallards and geese. I had two small fires at night to ward off the mosquitoes, and my little get away adventure was considered a success.
The result of this trip was therapeutic, for help to relieve the many pains that I have during the day. I come back exhausted yet refreshed. I have never gone into the woods where I have not come back a wiser man.
My wisdom this time was that every day needs to be used to create, if you are to be called a creator. Our time is brief, no matter what the pain, work through it. Create a body of work; it will be a huge part of your legacy.
"ART WORKS"
David Eric :-)
a little friend
My prayer, meditation area that is shaped like a cathedral. It is so inspiring and peaceful.
