Mihály Csíkszentmihályi, the father of Flow Theory tells us that in the process of learning there are numerous states we can experience from boredom to anxiety to engagement. The optimal state is "flow" which is an intense state when we are highly focussed on a task. In this state we are challenged and energized by a task so that we loose track of time and become completely absorbed in process.
That has been the studio experience for me lately; a great relief from the noise of the greater world.
It's not always the case. The studio can be a frustrating and frightening place when I don't know where I'm going and don't believe in my own ability.
I began painting again in addition to weaving, which has been the focus for two years. I've begun the process of weaving colors of my own creation. I am delighted to discover again that whatever I may hold in my head needs to give way to the process itself as paint runs off the brush; as strips of color are cut and laid out giving shape to new ideas.
That has been the studio experience for me lately; a great relief from the noise of the greater world.
It's not always the case. The studio can be a frustrating and frightening place when I don't know where I'm going and don't believe in my own ability.
I began painting again in addition to weaving, which has been the focus for two years. I've begun the process of weaving colors of my own creation. I am delighted to discover again that whatever I may hold in my head needs to give way to the process itself as paint runs off the brush; as strips of color are cut and laid out giving shape to new ideas.
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