This is a short post about creating paintings but these rules could also be applied to other creative practices.
Whenever I sit down to create a painting, or equally when I set out to create some photographic images, I apply a technique I learnt a while back that I hope can be of some help to you.
It involves the 3 H's.
Head, Heart, Hand.
Head - The head part of the process is pretty self explanatory and usually comes first in the overall process. It's using your mind to decide about what you wish to create, why you want to create it, what you've got to express and how you're going to execute it. This can range from what the piece is going to look like, where it's going to be made, what media is going to be used and what the concept behind it is.
Heart - I think it's important whenever creating to put your heart into the process. What I mean by heart is giving the piece soul. Giving the piece something important from you, something from your past experiences and something from within yourself. When you put heart into a creation you'll most likely be more passionate about the piece and enjoy the process a lot more.
Hand - Hand is the technical side of things. Using what creative skills you have to the best of your ability. I'm not a great painter but I use the skills I do have to create what I can. You don't have to be a Van Gogh or a da Vinci, it's about finding what works best for you and taking it from there, exploring different creative avenues, trying out new things and experimenting.
I hope these pointers are of use and you can use them to help you develop your own creative process. Above all it's about having fun and relaxing.
JN
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