The most critical aspect of the creative
process . . . is illustrated by
paintings from this period. Allowing a sufficient gestation period for
creation of human life is obvious. Yet when creating other aspects of that
same life, we want to rush (or skip altogether!) . . . the gestation
necessary for whatever we are creating.
We think we know how long it should
take!!! . . . Perhaps it would
be helpful for us to treat the gestation period of every creation with
the same respect we hold for a woman carrying a baby! . . . lots of
TLC!
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Flying Iris
pastel on paper
1976
private collection
Although there are exceptions, in general
the incubation period tends to look like the imagery in these paintings
. . . one-dimentional, monotone, at times out of focus . . . yet always
a reflection of the essence of life within.
Winter Solstice
pastel on paper
1978
private collection
These paintings were created during
the years when I was creating my own family . . . I gave birth to three
children during this period of time.
