More than can we be creative, I think the question is how can we NOT be creative? I feel it is of even greater necessity to BE creative right now. As an artist (self-employed) it is easy to fall into the grief of cancelled classes and shows, lost sales, etc. as the country spirals into this strange pit of anxiety and uncertainty. We, the creative, must create or we fail at our very core of being and we may lose our soul, so to speak. So, take that creative time and honor it, foster it, relish in it. Pour your heart into whatever you are painting, writing, stitching, cooking, etc. and come out with something new and exciting. Maybe you will come out with nothing stellar but you are creating and it is a process of continued learning and growing as much as coming up with an end product. As an artist, this is also a very meditative and healthy mental place to spend some time. When I am painting, the whole world and all its problems go away for that time. What a relief! And, between the creative episodes - read a book, go for a walk, watch the birds flit around, have a nice, healthy dinner (and a few bites of dark chocolate mousse!). Be kind -- to yourself and to others and make art!
More than can we be creative, I think the question is how can we NOT be creative? I feel it is of even greater necessity to BE creative right now. As an artist (self-employed) it is easy to fall into the grief of cancelled classes and shows, lost sales, etc. as the country spirals into this strange pit of anxiety and uncertainty. We, the creative, must create or we fail at our very core of being and we may lose our soul, so to speak. So, take that creative time and honor it, foster it, relish in it. Pour your heart into whatever you are painting, writing, stitching, cooking, etc. and come out with something new and exciting. Maybe you will come out with nothing stellar but you are creating and it is a process of continued learning and growing as much as coming up with an end product. As an artist, this is also a very meditative and healthy mental place to spend some time. When I am painting, the whole world and all its problems go away for that time. What a relief! And, between the creative episodes - read a book, go for a walk, watch the birds flit around, have a nice, healthy dinner (and a few bites of dark chocolate mousse!). Be kind -- to yourself and to others and make art!