Art and Creativity: How Shows "Force" New Ideas

8 months ago

So the title of this post might not be entirely accurate, as perhaps a better way of describing it would be to say that art shows and events push artists and creatives to dust off their "prototypes" and ideas and fast track them into reality!

For example, next weekend's show has served as impetus for getting this "Chakra Stones" idea off my notebook and into reality.

Looking towards the weekend, I was trying to figure out how we could bring something new, as that's what so many people always ask about. Well, the idea isn't exactly new, but finally executing it is.

Truth be known, I have lots of "old" ideas I haven't done anything with... but they would be new to the greater world.

The idea of using driftwood as not only displays, but also as for-sale items people can use to show off their art is also not new, but something we have been batting around for several years but not acted on.

Now just seems like the right time to do so!

I moan and groan a lot about how much work it is to do outside events, but truth is that I really do enjoy them. And it is a great way to shake out the creative cobwebs and test out new ideas. Let's hope they work out well!

Feel free to leave a comment, if you feel so inspired... engagement is part of what makes Hive such a cool venue!

If you enjoy painted rocks, do check out The Hive Rocks Project and help spread the word about Hive, while also being creative!

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