Reconnecting with Creativity

I tried to search for gold somewhere else, and then I found it in my place. That’s exactly how I felt when returning to an artist’s life I’d ditched long ago. I thought there was something better than doing art, but there wasn’t. After a long hiatus, I first didn’t know where to start and what kind of art to make. It took a lot of doing and time to return to art. Now, I can say I have reconnected with my own creativity, living again as an artist.

When I first took an art class in high school, I liked it a lot because when making a piece of art, I felt immersed into a state of creative flow, liberating myself from fixed forms like conventional and superficial ideas. From the point, I’d decided to pursue an artist’s life, and I did. Then, I faced difficulties caused by inescapable matters in life. As a result, the external material world had diverted my attention from art.

Over the years of having a non-art life as a teacher, I’d gained other good experiences like helping students and meeting good people. However, I didn’t feel right about myself. Something was missing in my life. My inner voice was telling me I should return to where I can feel free-spirited and creative again. Rather than having myself pulled in all directions, I’d decided to walk in the direction my heart was drawn to. The first thing I did was leaving the hustle and bustle of everyday life and going after a simple life. Then, I’d started reading books, searching for inspiration, and finally making paintings again.

Reconnecting with creativity benefits a lot. Of many, it gives a sense of spirituality, connectivity, and sensibility. So, there is no reason I don’t pursue an artist’s life. I feel much better now. Van Gogh said:

I have nature and art and poetry, and if that is not enough, what is enough?