Journal Of Thoughts
Tag: mind
Imagination
From This Well, So Deep
Saturday mornings
Are a treat
No Facebook, no Instagram
Or desire to Tweet
Coffee on a table
Pen and paper in hand
Mind can be creative
Believe me, that’s grand
Delving into the mind
Can certainly reveal
Many, many thoughts
That do appeal
Write and write
From this well, so deep
Cherished thoughts
From this you keep
Release to all
Your thoughts and desires
Your Soul, Mind and Heart
Simultaneously on fire!
Written by David Johnson
26 September 2015
© CommunicatingCreatively/David Johnson 2015
The Idea
As a new bud blooms
An idea comes forth
Into your mind
What is it worth?
Worth it’s weight
In Gold, we think
Scooped from the well
From which we drink
Nurturing that idea
Along the way
Dodging naysayers
Sidestepping the fray
Honing our thoughts
Testing it through
Our idea grows
It’s time is due
Released to the world
It’s time has come
Celebrated by all
So full of wisdom!
Written by David Johnson
17 September 2015
© CommunicatingCreatively/David Johnson 2015
‘Morning Pages’
Morning Pages
Are a treat
A chance for you
To press ‘delete’
Stream of consciousness
Is the goal
Writing from within
The deepest of Souls
Clearing the mind
Is what it achieves
Wearing your Heart
On it’s sleeve
At the conclusion
Pen and paper retired
Your brain is now
So unwired
Free to create
Without the clutter
Creative thoughts now
You can utter
Written by David Johnson
12 September 2015
© CommunicatingCreatively/David Johnson 2015
With thanks to Julia Cameron for your inspiration!
Find out more at: http://juliacameronlive.com/basic-tools/morning-pages/
Inspirations – Photography: Duane Michals b.1932
Duane Michal’s Art has, throughout his photographic life been met with controversy as he has a non-conformist view of photography.
“The Joy Of Photography Volume 2” indicates that his chief inspiration was Surrealism. The Surrealistic Painters, he said, ‘always contradict people’s assumptions, whilst photographers never do.’
Duane Michals often attempted to ‘play with people’s minds’ in his Art rather than ‘record’ a scene, whether it be shooting standalone images or shooting a series of images on a theme.
He said the magic was ‘seeing people in different ways.’
He preferred Environmental Portraiture and worked in Black & White with existing light and compared his photography with the writing of fiction. He often placed a familiar subject (or object) in unfamiliar territory or in an unfamiliar way or context.
One of my favourite photographic quotes is attributed to him….
“Trust that little voice in your head that says, ‘wouldn’t it be interesting if….’ and then do it.” – Duane Michals.
I first came across the above quote in 1982 (when my own serious photographic journey began).
Duane Michals inspires me in ‘how I think about photography.’ As I am shooting that quote springs to mind every time and I encourage every photographer to do the same.
I’ve included the following link so that you can view some of his images.
http://duanemichals.tumblr.com
Into The Distance
Into the distance
Our mind forecasts
Better things
Than in times past
Working hard
Change the tune
Thinking smart
Toward that fortune
Restless Spirit
Needs reassuring
Imagination
Quite alluring
Focus required
Plans in place
Steady as she goes
Still in the race!
Written by David Johnson
© CommunicatingCreatively/David Johnson 2015
There Are No ’36 Megapixel Brushes….’
A long, long time ago (when Photography was first invented) Painters were worried that this new Art would kill them off. Why would anyone need to paint when you could just take a photo?
Of course this proved to be a fallacy. The Art of Painting grew.
Fast-forward to the 21st Century, where Digital technology has seen the most wondrous advances in photo production (the Megapixel race continues), where image manipulation software turns photos into Watercolour, Oil, Sketches and thousands of other effects are possible in a myriad of combinations.
Is there a threat to the Art of Painting now?
No.
Just like in Photography, Painting requires technical skill however (all things being equal) our individual imagination, ideas and expressive ability are what set us all apart.
In Photography it has never been easier to obtain a ‘technically competent image’ with all the technological advances that have been made. Technology however has not yet been able to replace our imagination. Photographers continue to express their ideas in new and interesting ways, based on their individuality, their environment and the influences present in their lives.
In Painting, whilst there are different grade brushes, paint and canvas options, there are no ’36 Megapixel brushes’ to give the Artist a technically-competent painting. The Painter must continue to endeavour to master the techniques and then introduce their imagination and ideas and be able to express them.
As a Photographer of 33 years and (at this point) a casual Painter of 3 years, the challenge is ahead to endeavour to master the technical aspects of painting so that I may then use my imagination to express my ideas to their fullest.
It is a challenge I am really looking forward to!
Written by David Johnson
6 September 2015
Spring Is In The Air!
Stories…
They ring in the air
With the passing breeze
Stories are told
With consumate ease
Casting the mind back
To days before
Memories fast
Come to the fore
They gently persuade
And settle your mood
Bringing you back
To the present
Leaving your mind
Effervescent!
Written by David Johnson
© CommunicatingCreatively/David Johnson 2015
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