THE ARTISTIC SPECTRUM!

 



What do you see when you look at this painting?
I was trying to express a few things about my life through the use colour and texture and wasn't unhappy with the result...but I was thinking...

I don't think I'm on the 'autistic spectrum' but I'm definitely on the 'Artistic Spectrum'!

Here are a few symptoms - check and see if you are a fellow 'sufferer' : D

  • you can be depressed when a painting is not going well and joyful when it is
  • kind of hold your breath until the next inspiration comes
  • you suddenly stop when walking along (causing people to bump into you!) because you've seen a sight you want to capture for a future painting
  • you find yourself analysing colours you see around you, ie 'that's Payne's Grey' or 'that would be Cerulean Blue'!
  • you get inspired at the least expected moment, sometimes not in keeping with the social situation you're in - a bit embarrassing for people with you!
  • you can stare at a painting for hours (don't go to an art gallery with one if you're not on the spectrum!)
  • find it hard to live without a vision (as in life goals etc)
  • always looking beyond what you see in front of you, wanting to understand
  • you look for deep connectivity with people and surroundings, as that is what is most meaningful to you
Any takers?! Or any additions to this list?

For me personally, I would love to express in my art the deep dimensions of faith and relationship with God, the beauty of His creation and also the way He has brought me through many different and difficult situations in my life - to the end that others may perhaps benefit and be blessed.  It's also been part of my journey of healing and growing in my selfhood - on which subject another blog is coming!





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