Misconceptions About Creativity
It’s not something that just comes in a dream. You’ve got to work at it.
-Sean Lennon
There seems to be this truly unfortunate misconception about the arts.
I think many of the creative streams are viewed as hobbies or pastimes rather than Real Work. (I saw you smirking right there!)
It’s quite saddening, really, knowing that, and thinking of all the talent, skill, emotion, time and energy that go into creative activities.
Fair enough, I’m probably not an objective participant in this discussion.
However, even things I probably also view more as a pastime (e.g. mosaic) take an immense amount of preparation, thought, energy and dedication.
And money.
And disturbed fingertips.