How many times have you heard people say, “I was not born with a creative bone in my body.” Or:  “I can’t even draw a straight line!”  As artists, I think we hear it more often than we would like.  But where does your creativity and ideas come from?  Is it inherited?  Is it a gift from God?  Or is it something that just happened to come with your kit? 

Do you wake up in the middle of the night with your greatest ideas?  Is there a door that opens up once in awhile to release the inspirations?  Are all of your creative ideas on the other side somewhere?  How can we tap into this exciting concept more readily and not be afraid of what it holds for us?  An idea or a new thought of creativity should be snatched up and written down as soon as possible, so you don’t forget them.  The more you focus and meditate on a tough decision or your ‘next’ painting, the mind opens up to allow the answers to come forward.

Once your ideas come to you, what do you do with them?  Will you follow through with your plan to create that next painting?  Even if it’s a little scary and you fear failure, take action on your new adventure and continue your journey to produce something great. 

Believing in yourself and your creations can be affirmed by writing down a few positive thoughts about yourself and your work.  Review those affirmations daily to reinforce the power they hold for your future. 

Concentrating and focusing on positive personal images connects us to great and powerful changes soon to take place in our lives.  Relax and enjoy the ride!