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Artist, teacher and founder of the international School of Art Svetlana Perotti shares her experience of teaching adult painting and offers five practical ways to discover the gift of the artist.
Many people think that the ability to create is a special talent or property of the psyche with which we are born. But my experience with people who pick up a brush for the first time shows that this is a delusion. I am sure that creativity is one of the types of prayer and meditation, an opportunity to discover the real universe in oneself. How to unlock the potential to boldly embody creative fantasies?
1. Dream
It is necessary to allow yourself to dream the most incredible, and it is especially important to visualize dreams. This makes the brain go beyond the usual routine activities, helps to develop imaginative thinking, expands the picture of the world.
2. Change the way you think
To unleash your creative potential, you need to learn how to switch modes of consciousness. Painting is one of the fastest ways to stop the habitual way of thinking.
Being creative consciously, you change the perception of life
As soon as we take up the brush and apply the first bright strokes, consciousness begins to work in a different mode – the instinctive nature, deep intuition turns on, genuine thoughts and sensations appear. We feel and see more sharply, we switch attention from the familiar, familiar and understandable to unknown and previously dormant corners of the subconscious.
3. Push the boundaries
Once, while traveling in western Tibet, where traditions have been preserved for thousands of years, I watched how gurus heal people from diseases and awaken consciousness through painting. The results were so amazing that I delved into the details of the process and decided to try it out for myself. In order for painting to contribute to the disclosure of potential, it is important to understand that the painting does not copy reality, but creates a new reality of the same depth.
If you paint with paints, put emotions and experiences into every movement of the brush. When you create a picture, you are exploring your own life: watching fear, pain, joy, love in yourself. Being creative consciously, you change your perception of life, and soon you will be able to go beyond the established settings. You will begin to think creatively and see familiar things in a new way.
4. Love your uniqueness
Loving yourself and not demanding too much when creating is an important element on the path to discovering the creative source. While painting, listen to the advice of a professional, but do not stop believing in your uniqueness.
5. Turn off control
Painting is like traveling. Therefore, it is especially important to be able to enjoy the process and not constantly think about the result. In creativity, openness and recklessness are important, without them it will be difficult for the inner creator to wake up.
And finally, I will add that painting is one of the easiest and most accessible ways to transform yourself. If you feel tired of the emptiness and monotony, take a moment and try picking up a brush.
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