[Today’s featured artwork for Day 21 of the 365 Days Project is by Lillian Loponen.]
Creating is like travel. You have to step outside your comfort zone to experience the extraordinary.
#21 – Artists are Grand Explorers. But instead of discovering new worlds, artists discover new ways of seeing the world.
The Artist Mind is never afraid of exploring uncharted territory. I enjoy challenging my perceptions and pushing the limits of my talent or my materials rather than creating the same thing day after day. I’m not afraid of trying something new, but I do not choose irresponsibly.
Stepping into the studio is like embarking on a voyage of discovery. There’s the thrill of the unknown as I leave behind my comfortable surroundings to experience new sights and discover perspectives that challenge my own. It makes me feel alive, connected, tuned in with the world. Just like travel. Oh, the places you’ll go!
“Art is the only way to run away without leaving home.”
Twyla Tharp
Lillian Loponen’s artwork can be viewed at Loponen Arts.
The 365 Days Project
In 2012, Serena Kovalosky committed to writing an article a day for 365 days as an exploration into the lives of artists and the value of creative thinking in our society.
Experience the full evolution of the project! Click below to read the entire collection of articles.
Descriptions of the images included in this post:
In Your Likeness
Lillian Loponen, Yukon, Canada
Acrylic
In Love with a Night
Lillian Loponen, Yukon, Canada
Watercolor
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