Lyons WR #1

Lyons WR #1

Creativity is found in all people, even though one may doubt their creativity.  What is creativity? In Prebles Art forms, creativity is defined as associating, questioning, observing, networking, and experimenting.  And I have no doubts that I contain these traits.  

     Since I can remember I have used weird associations to help me remember things, like in school, work, or extracurriculars.  The trait of associating is also seen in some of my art (even though it is not that good).  When I was younger I would draw people as different flowers, because I associated beauty with flowers.  I sometimes miss the younger me's thinking and I try everyday to incorporate this thinking into my everyday ( and sometimes annoying) encounters.

     I have always been the "black sheep" of nearly every social setting you can think of, which is why I have always found myself thinking differently than everyone else.  Status quos and the word "normal" have always made my skin crawl.  I find myself questioning societies standards.  I often think "who said so?" or "why is this the way it is?".  This thinking also carries over into my creativity.  Often people say my art is "weird" or "creepy" but i think it is beautiful.  I try to find beauty in even the weirdest things.  At first I thought that I was wrong for thinking differently but now I know that this is a gift not a curse.

      Anyone who has a conversation with me usually experiences loads of questions.  Usually based on the views and opinions they express. Most people would take this offensively as if I was questioning their intelligence, but really I just want to know their opinions and their ways of thinking.  Networking has really nourished my outlook on life, because I do not just think with my mind, but with others.  I try to whole heartedly listen to other people and sometimes I will even adopt some of their views.  Even when I am coloring or painting, if I see that someone else's skills are better than mine or if they have some new imaginative way of art I will ask them to teach me.   The trait of networking is extremely helpful and I think more people should give it a try.

     I have always love experimenting with new things, especially in art. There is a never-ending spectrum of objects and supplies that can be used or turned into art.  Creation in itself is art, mankind is art.  I have found that when I experiment it opens a whole new door to creativity and imagination.

     Since I was young I have always loved watching people (observing) and learning about their reactions to the world around them. I have found that this trait has helped me to be able to see the many spectrums of emotions people are capable of, and how everyone is unique.  Also it is very interesting to sit back and observe the way other people interact with and see the world.