When we ignore our body's signals and push through difficult emotions, we're missing valuable "creative intelligence". Fatigue might be asking for restoration , restlessness seeking movement ...
At my artist residency in Kenya, I taught an impromptu abstract painting class with a family from Nairobi the other day. I was talking about intuitive line making—and scribbling—as a way to start and ground a piece. One of little girls said: Sometimes when I’m mad I make big scribbles. This launched a conversation about making art as a way to process negative emotions.
Yes!! I love that. Big scribbles is excellent advice. ❤️ and so wonderful that you’re having those conversations with them. Would love to know more about your residency
It was definitely a wonderful moment—kids intuitively know so much of what we’re trained to forget. I’m writing about my residency on my Substack. I’d love for you to check it out!
At my artist residency in Kenya, I taught an impromptu abstract painting class with a family from Nairobi the other day. I was talking about intuitive line making—and scribbling—as a way to start and ground a piece. One of little girls said: Sometimes when I’m mad I make big scribbles. This launched a conversation about making art as a way to process negative emotions.
Kids know.
Yes!! I love that. Big scribbles is excellent advice. ❤️ and so wonderful that you’re having those conversations with them. Would love to know more about your residency
It was definitely a wonderful moment—kids intuitively know so much of what we’re trained to forget. I’m writing about my residency on my Substack. I’d love for you to check it out!
I will!