As an artist I know that it is important to partake in activities that can create inspiration. One of the things I like to do is to take a walk in a mindful manner. This kind of walk is not when I walk for exercise. Exercise walking is when I focus on strengthening my body. Mindful walking for me is a totally different activity.
When I walk mindfully I'm doing several things:
- I am strengthening my mind.
- I am letting my muse inspire my creativity.
- I appreciate the beauty of the environment.
- I look at colour, shape, form, shadows and composition within nature.
- I am building my own collection of reference photos.
- I am experiencing joy and peacefulness.
By the end of a mindful walk my creative spirit is energised.
Another post a bit like this one is Noticing the little things in life.
Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gretchen for taking the time to read my post. It was the most beautiful walk and so calming to my soul. I have been inspired this week to try something new drawing wise.
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