Art Quote Of The Day – Alma Gluck

“Just as the bird sings or the butterfly soars, because it is his natural characteristic, so the artist works.” – Alma Gluck

The Unfiltered Essence of Creativity: When Artists Just Do Their Thing

The creative spirit – it’s that elusive, magical muse that seems to strike when you least expect it — often at the most inconvenient of times.

Picture this: you’re at the grocery store, picking out avocados when suddenly, a tidal wave of inspiration knocks you sideways like a rogue wave. And there you are, standing amidst the produce, looking more like a confused scarecrow than the picture of organized grocery shopping.

Creativity flows through us like the morning coffee we can’t live without. Just as the bird sings or the butterfly soars, because it is their natural characteristic, so the artist works. That’s the thing! Artists are not just crafting; they are living their truth, unfurling their wings in the most peculiar situations, often with an audience that’s just too busy checking their phones to notice.

Let’s take a moment to appreciate the nuances of creativity. Have you ever seen a painter mid-brushstroke, completely lost to the world around them? It’s as if they’re in some glorious trance, driven not by deadlines or social media likes but by an irresistible urge to create! Meanwhile, the rest of us are just struggling to find the one sock that actually matches the one we already have on.

But wait — why shouldn’t we strive to embody that same unfiltered zest for life? When was the last time you donned a beret and danced around your living room, channeling your inner Van Gogh? Instead, we scroll through Pinterest boards, pinning digital images of unattainable perfection, often losing sight of the freedom to simply create — messily, chaotically, unapologetically.

So, what if we leaned into our own unique characteristics? Picture this: the juggler of words who conjures up poetry between bites of cold pizza, or the musician who finds melodies in the honking of city traffic. These aren’t just artists; they are echoing something universal — the tenacity to explore, to express, to carve out their own niche in the world, all while the rest of us are still wrestling with which Netflix series to binge next.

The essence of being an artist is not bound by precision; it’s tied to authenticity. It transcends the canvas or the stage — it’s in every corner of existence. It’s found in the laughter shared over a clumsy attempt at dance or the whimsical sketches in the margins of a notepad. Embrace that impulse! Let it guide you. And regardless of the outcome, celebrate simply having thrown caution (and perhaps a few paint tubes) to the wind.

So, the next time you find an unlikely jolt of inspiration in whatever mundane activity you’re trapped in, revel in it. Be the artist who works just because it’s what they do, naturally. After all, your creativity is your superpower. Now go forth and whirl around with those avocados, unleash your inner butterfly, and remember — artistry is not bound by definitions but is instead a delightful expression of your most genuine self.