February brings us a full two months into the new year and many who attended have multiple projects beginning. I opened the night up for those who could, to bring their work to share. The results of the discussion and sharing was inspiring. I believe that I was so moved after this night, I found it hard to commit the time to attempt at capturing how this evening went.

This month, the focus was on how to find the right time and atmosphere to match the needs and desires of each individual 'creative' in the room. Each of us have different lives and different ways we focus in on our work.

"What is your best creative time of day / atmosphere?"

Creative Time of Day

A solid section of time (Full Morning, full afternoon, or full evening)
Late late late in the wee hours of 12am and on
Late 10pm - midnight/wrapping up at two or three am

Creative Atmosphere

Pinterest
Music
Working outside
Driving time in car alone
Bathtub alone and quiet
White noise
Dead quiet
Food

It became very clear that a lot of 'creatives' feel an inspiring connection to the night hours and are 'for the most part' all living in a 'Day Persons World'.

Crayons for the multi-taskers in the room.

Navigating this, while knowing our most individual natures of how each 'creative' creates is critical to getting plans and dreams into action. Some rebel at deadlines and feel if we are 'told' to do something we become lethargic and care a less, but if we take ownership over our own work the desire never leaves.

Everyone has there own ticks and tocks to what makes us work.

After discussing these things the conversation was directed into how to take work independent after 'school' structure is over. The advice from one woman who has been balancing an intense career, along side her art career, expressed the concept of blending the two when neccessary.

All 'creatives' need to eat, but worrying about it is only a waste if you don't make a plan. "At a young age and an early start, she encouraged "'creatives' have more control on how they want their paths of work and art to go. Always be true to your self."

Taking the time to see the work of the women who attend is an incredible treat and a reminder of the amazing talent that sits in the room.

Having a belief system that everyone is an artist/creative/innovator at the core, only opens the mind to the type of work that one could do. Seeing the paintings, portfolio, and quick peeks at their work is an underlining moment to the truth of art. It comes from each individuals heart and spirit, and that is why it is worth doing.

"You know the marble game? I feel like the marble on the top." - A quote from a creative 'describing where she was at in her projects & journey'.

February 2014 'Best Creative Time & Atmosphere'