Creating something out of nothing – isn’t that the best thing about being an artist? Popping out of bed with a new project in mind, something that will take up half a day and involve nothing but creation. Just like magic, out of whole cloth. It might be a new jewelry design, a blog post or a comic book. (Yes, I do write comics. They are occasional and involve the more absurd and laughable of my life experiences.)
Or a fairy doll. That was a fun one. Or this little cat family that I made for a customer. 
I’m not that crazy about cooking, but once in a while I invent a new recipe that is truly delicious. Or I “improve” on an old favorite.
I am also an unreformed doodler. Especially during boring phone conversations. Heaven help the man or woman on the cover of a Creative Loafing newspaper. Yesterday a local politician became a transvestite devil, with horns, a 1950s hairdo and several warts above his painted lips.
So many ways to create. Some of it is just spent in reflection, where it usually begins.
Fess up and tell me about your creations! – Merry
Today I’m creating an ad for my business and it’s so cool when work is art!
Yes, your ads are certainly art, and the whole concept of your business is aesthetic and pro-survival too!
YES!! This is so important. Everyone that I’ve ever met has incredible potential to be an artist in their own area. I’ve never met someone who didn’t have creative ability.
I woke up one morning last Feb and decided to try out haiku. I didn’t really know much about this art form, but just was ready to explore it. I am continuing to study it and I can tell you that haiku has enhanced my life and improved my writing skill in other genres.
Here is my latest haiku:
Lake Cherokee an echo in each breast stroke
It’s a modification of the other that you saw. I conferred with a haiku buddy and am pleased that I have created my first one liner!
Your article is very important and should be read by many!
Laura, thank you so much for your comment! And PLEASE feel free to get anyone you know to join in the conversation. I am a huge believer in all souls having the potential to create, and create beautifully.
You have become an incredible poet, just by permeating the areas of both the haiku “rules” and the environment of which you write. Your one-liner is a work of art.
Thank you very much for your continued encouragement. You are very sweet! I feel like I’m starting to really get the hang of it, but still have a ways to go.
Did you know that poetry is considered a “male dominated” field? I thought I had finally found one that wasn’t. 🙂 Apparently most very successful poets are men. There are of course exceptions.
I’ll share your blog with a group I started. They’ll enjoy this conversation!
What a fun post. For me it also serves as a reminder to stop working and allow my creative side to emerge just for fun. I love to oil paint and write poetry on occasion. Thank you so much for the inspiration!
Agree with you completey Merry. Personaly create something out of nothing every day. Could be anything under the sun. Have an abundance of ideas, not least when it comes to writing and illustrating.
Reflecting is an important part of creativity and also developing philosophies and understanding.
Hello Keyuri and Catarina – Thank you for joining in this conversation! I am gratified that you understand the importance of creativity, and implement it in your own lives! I hope you visit this blog often and contribute your thoughts.
I love creating something out of common objects. When my kids were in school we had so much fun doing the school projects. It was amazing how creative they could be. I think it would be fun to have a school project service when I retire.
My recent creation was to make a blanket for my daughter out of all of her sweatshirts. On each end I left a hood so she could us it at a football game to put over her head.
Hi Merry,
As a child I used to create things out of nothing. The funny part is that I would see similar ideas launched onto the market by companies years later.
For me creativity can take many forms and I am also a doodler although definitely not as creative as you.
Hi Susan,
Oh, get back into that creating something out of nothing! I believe the creative “muscle” ability develops our entire life, well into old age. (I am counting on it, anyway!) You mentioned that your creativity takes many forms. What are some of them?
That is fantastic! I would love to see a photograph of your daughter “wearing” her blanket. And yes, isn’t it amazing how creative children can be? I love your idea of a school project service. Think of how many children could be inspired by that, and turned towards a life of creativity!
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I had never thought of articles for my blog being my creations but they really are! Thanks for making me realize that even though I’m blogging in hopes of growing my business, it really is a way to channel my creativity.
Hi Sherryl, this is so true! Anything you personally write, draw, sing, or bake is a creation. Good luck with your blog, and carry on!