How nature fuels your creativity
It's time to level up
Dear Friend,
In my early years, I remember having a farm behind our house. Weekends with my dad, zoo dates with my family, and feeding some pets in the house. My creative journey has been an interesting one, and a few months ago, I woke up feeling like there was more to why I hadn't been creating art. Childhood memories inspired my note to you today, and I hope this sparks your curiosity and creativity.
After my parents divorced, what seemed to be a perfect life shattered. I was no longer interested in school or things that made me full of life. It was an emotional rollercoaster. With this experience, I've learned how much impact our environment can make or break us. Although I hate to bring up my childhood in conversations, it is indeed the foundation of my growth. With the challenges, I've grown, and with that attitude, things are becoming better.
Five years ago, things switched for me. I yearned for the creative part of my life to flourish. What I did next was to take charge of my output.
You must be wondering, "How did you start building your creativity with nature?" It was by spending time in nature, planting seeds, having plants in my space, adopting a cat, and paying more attention to my surroundings.
With patience and curiosity, I've refined how I spend my time. I nurture my creativity by attending art exhibitions, going to spend time in gardens, volunteering, taking care of cats, and growing my indoor plant collection.
While doing all these, I've found myself being more in tune with my emotions. Feelings I struggle with show up in my art expression. With nature, I find inspiration, patience, and teachings that I apply on a daily basis.
One memory that stands out is the time I spent hours watching a butterfly emerge from its chrysalis. The delicate beauty and transformation of this creature inspired me to create
I hope this inspires you to listen to your environment and emotions while you create art.
Remember: ⬇️
Nature is logic. Nature is emotion. Nature is art. Nature is design. Nature is science. Nature is spirituality. Nature is energy. Nature is life.
Love and Light 💚
Khadijah