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Lisa Cunningham DeLauney's avatar

Love this, Urmila. How about just doing it first for the fun of it - then maybe trying a new technique or tool as well. Or not! (I'm talking to myself):)

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Urmila Menon/ Human🌻's avatar

Absolutely! Lisa, but I have noticed when I try to learn a new technique and if I don’t get it, I start feeling less about the whole thing. So I decided if it brings me joy that’s the only technique I want to follow πŸ˜„

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Mack Collier's avatar

Hi Urmila! I think there is a lot of truth to this. And I also think that for many people, the process of learning is about becoming more restrictive. For instance, what’s one of the first things we learn about coloring? Stay in the lines. Follow the rules, don’t go against the grain. But doing all this unwittingly restricts our creative juices. Thanks for giving me something to think about!

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Urmila Menon/ Human🌻's avatar

Thanks Mack for resonating! Personally for my personality rules and should dos really crush my creativity but some people thrive in structure as well. At the end of the day, it’s about knowing when to remove the trainer wheels and go weeeee😁.

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Neela 🌢️'s avatar

Yes to this, Urmila! I used to believe creating had to mean producing. But some of my favorite things I’ve ever made were the ones no one saw.

Happy creative June :)

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Urmila Menon/ Human🌻's avatar

Yes! I surely use it as an indicator . Thanks Neela! Wish u a fiery, humourous and creative one tooπŸ₯°βœ¨

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Neela 🌢️'s avatar

Thank you :)

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Georgie St Clair's avatar

ALL OF THIS! I love your bright, sunny, creative advice Urmila. We share a great deal of the same ethos on creativity. It's wonderful to meet a fellow artistic champion x

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Urmila Menon/ Human🌻's avatar

Absolutely! We would make a dream team!! Thanks for the love ❀️

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