From time to time I crack open an old sketchbook, this seems to be happening more and more often as of late. The reason? I often times find myself thinking back to when I was a child dreaming, building, creating; not a care in the world as to what the outcome because in my mind whatever it was that I set out to create was the single greatest thing ever invented.
How easy it once was to draw on my imagination to create something that made sense, even if only to me.
As I have “grown up” I have maintained that creative spirit for the most part but some of the ease with which I was once able to use my imagination has disappeared. I am sure there are theories on why this occurs as we grow older, I personally think it has to do with our tendency to focus more on solving our real life problems and less on creating and inventing just because it is enjoyable to do so. Obviously there is a necessity to do so but it’s nice to just let go sometime.
So I have decided to challenge myself by committing to the creation of one thing each for the rest of the year, the 209 days ahead. I have set no guideline on what it is that I must create I just have to get out and do it. Sketches, photos, paintings, writing doodling whatever strikes me as enjoyable at that moment. I want it to be fun and spring from the childlike imagination that I once embraced.
You can follow this little journey into creativity at 209days.posterous.com.
Would love to hear your feedback, or if anyone would like to join me?