http://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2011/04/paul-simon-chuck-close-and-the-creative-process/237303/

WITH PAUL SIMON & CHUCK CLOSE (who I showed with in 1995-my second group exhibition in NYC!)

enjoy!   sure, leave a comment. I find talks on process endlessly fascinating! I even painted the word;)

“Opening a Window on the Creative Mind”—Benjamin Genocchio

“Ula Einstein draws with thread, fire, and fine wire, weaving delicate, minimal patterns of her own devising onto sheets of drawing paper.”

…Closer inspection reveals a greater formal diversity, with the practice of drawing explored from many points of view…

The modern enthusiasm for drawing is not entirely new, for in the 16th century there was a lively trade in drawings, not only among artists, who collected drawings by other artists, but also among wealthy patrons. Drawings by Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo sold for tremendous sums — those of the Sistine Chapel were especially prized…

We tend to value drawings for their immediacy and freshness, perceiving them to be a more authentic, unadulterated impression of the artist’s original creative vision. In them, we believe we can discern the purest manifestation of the mysteries of artistic inspiration and apprehend a creative idea in its essential traits.

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Interviews with artists in different disciplines – origins of the Creative Impulse!

http://hearingvoices.com/news/2012/04/hv105-courage-to-create-i/

and I’ll simply add this today, as you listen and get inspired!

"don't downsize the divine" ©Ula Einstein 2012

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Douglas Turner and I in our video collaborations, are still in inquiry on “perfectionism” coming up soon on the youtube -ways we can identify and define when you’re in creativity vs. when you’re  in a place which curbs creativity – you won’t want to miss that one!

…and sharing few comments from the youtubes featured on galleryartist site!

“I enjoyed both the light touch and important message about creative flow in this short video from Ula and Douglas. Nicely done!” R. Lobe

“Every person can benefit from pondering on and acting on this. I’m going to show this video to the high school students I teach art to today. I’d like to learn from their comments.” G. Rabinowitz

I offer FREE 1/2 hr initial phone consultation to those interested in creativity coaching (e) coachulaeinstein at gmail dot com

4/23/2012 new print @Ula Einstein

Carol Raphael
“The Beauty We Create”

Threadscape VII, mixed media ©Ula Einstein 2012

Here’s the 3rd collaborative video with Douglas Turner and I, sharing a passion for dialoguing about the creative process. AND we’d love your comments.   “Perfectionism” visiting and roadblockingyou?  Let us know how and what you do about it.

SELECTED COMMENTS ON THE YOUTUBE

“I enjoyed both the light touch and important message about creative flow in this short video from Ula and Douglas. Nicely done!” R. Lobe

“Every person can benefit from pondering on and acting on this. I’m going to show this video to the high school students I teach art to today. I’d like to learn from their comments.” G. Rabinowitz

Free 1/2 hour initial phone / Skype consultation available by appt. : coachulaeinstein at gmail dot com.

Perfectionism, that sneaky bugger, chips away at our ideas. It insists we aren’t ready yet, and asks who are you to do that?  Perfectionism has no room for experimenting, playing, or process; it’s too busy evaluating the result and checking if everything is “just-so.”

It’s the voice that stops us in our tracks. Don’t be fooled. This is the voice of No, instead of GO…

The video series for Express It Forward could have been delayed for months for any number of reasons.  Douglas Turner and I had never collaborated before. Starting from scratch: Did we have the right equipment?  What about the inadequate lighting in the studio?   Then there’s the part about a bad hair day…

You have to have space in you to be a fool.   (A common dread in every culture). I have two years experience in performing stand-up comedy; so what could be more scary?  Beginning – starting something new, can bring it all up…and I said….next!

Days after the idea was borne to produce videos on creativity, process and imagination, Douglas and I Just Went For It. AND we’re learning as we go, and working on the lighting !   (www.youtube.com/TheUlaEinstein)

Being in process is very humbling.  Focus on the Voice of Inspiration.  Where does perfectionism arise in you? Let us know what you do about  it…

capture your GO signal!

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You know… the voice that barrages you with second guessing, questioning your intuition – convincing thoughts of ineptitude, lousy ideas, bad timing –  combatants that takes up lodging in us. Essentially it’s the voice that keeps us from moving forward -    Arianna went on to say that over time she developed the practice of not paying these destructive voices any mind, and instead decided to focus on what she wanted to do, and believe in herself!

So! Question that persistent, belligerent madness, and see it for what it is!  Here’s the kicker – rarely, if it at all- are those thoughts True. It becomes a voice we give authority to which only undermines us.

Away with it!  When oppositional forces surface, mostly having nothing to do with constructive criticism, I look up, nod and say “thank you for sharing”  Then I choose something else.  Listen to the voice of love!  Discern!  To be clear about what is  going on will enable action taking.  Clarity is the new sexy!     Write and let us know what you do…

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Free 1/2 hr initial phone consultations available.  Reach out. coachulaeinstein at gmail dot com.   –  Express It Forward