In Response

To the questions posed by Kari Ramstrom of ArtsyMama here on Create a Connection: Dialog Day: ArtFest and the Creative Process

When are your juices flowing the best…alone or with a group?
My creative juices flow when I am surrounded by creative people or creative things or in a creating setting. I like to brainstorm and then from there be on my own to create more personal things.

How does creating with others affect your process?
It helps. I think that I feed a lot off of others and I am able to take little bits from everyone and make it my own or store it in my mental toolbox for another day or project. I feel energized like that and can't wait until I can start creating.

I think it’s healthy to create in different settings. Shakes things up a bit from the usual comfort zone of your own little bubble. Do you keep your art/craft completely to yourself or do you share it?
I like to share it by having workshops at my house, then my friends and I can experience art in the making together. I also love taking art classes and going to workshops where I might learn more.

How does sharing it make you feel?
Good. It makes me feel like I need to keep doing it.

Does having a little bit of fear help you push past those boundaries of the ordinary?
When I am scared of something creative, I lock up. It takes quite a bit of internal pushing to get myself over it. I always feel that way when starting something new, I'm afraid I am going to mess it up. But then I remind myself that it is OK to mess it up! Infact, I thrive to mess it up then!!

Thanks Kari for posting these questions! They are eye-opening!

Ciao Bellas