some people might not agree with me and some might even criticize me for agreeing to the quote "art never comes from happiness" but for me this is the case. it's probably different cases for different people. but i'm just saying, for my case.. there's always some sort of emotions coming from what i create. and most of the time, believe it or not.. it is coming from sad place, instead of a happy one.BUT, i must say that.. creating, doodling and whatever it is that i do.. it's more of an outlet for my emotions. the positive thing though, is that after writing and doodling.. it actually makes me feel better. however, i am not saying that i am always depressed while i make my doodles cause that would probably be quite disturbing and i probably would need some sort of therapy, if that was the case..?
just know that, there are some doodles that i create out of happiness. so i guess it is somewhat an equal balance (even though it's more of 80% sad and 20% happy :p not so balanced after all!)
anyways, do you have an outlet when it comes to your emotions? whether it be happy or sad emotions.. what do you do? do you cook? draw? or work out, maybe? if i could cook, i would probably cook my emotions out!
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Brownies, cupcakes... help. A lot.
i do agree with you, art never comes from happiness...
I completely agree with you. When I'm happy I never stop in front of the computer and write. That would be such a waste of time.
When I'm happy I go out wit my friends and enjoy the day as mucha as I can.
It's when I'm sad when I need to write and push my emotions out by doing it.
Nevertheless I don't need to be sad or happy to take pictures, maybe because I still don't know how to put my emotions on it.
Wonderful post :)
I'm often happy when I'm making things, whether it's a hat or a painting, but I also find that a bad mood can help with the creative process too. And that it makes you feel better.
Knitting has proved a great outlet. It really helps me get my head clear and put a lot into perspective. Especially whilst working on an easy piece, like a scarf. Crocheting has the effect too, but a little less, for me. But maybe that's because I've been knitting longer.
I know you've been wanting to knit and I think you should give it a try. It's not that hard and you can achieve a lot with a fun yarn if you still want the knitting to be simple.
Anyway it doesn't really matter where you start out for your blog. If you make something positive and you feel better afterwards. Your readers probably won't notice you started out sad. It really inspires and cheers us up too!
I write, or I play sad music on the piano. That doesn't really help though ;)
I pretty much agree with you when you say that "art never comes from happiness", because usually when i feel the need of creating, i'm not in a happy mood, but a lot more of other state of minds that make me create something new.Most of the times is feeling depressed, or feeling so big inside that i just need to find a way to pull it all off.
My outlet for emotions are usual draw,cooking and music, really great music i can listen and even dance along with. Sometimes being around my dog also helps alot, i see him as my little best friend and love him to no end. He always makes me feel better. ^^
Have a good day,dear!
I have a terrible outlet for my emotions... shopping! Ah, what a nightmare for my bank balance!
If I were being more sensible about it, I'd say writing is a great way to get my feelings unbottled.
Jen x
I blog. I've always blogged. I wish I knew how to draw, I think it would ease me more if I did =).
I agree with that. I write better when I'm sad, like it comes from the heart and is truer to my feelings.
I like to write in my journal or make collages when im feeling down. when im feeling excited or really motivated I like to cook or decorate the house.
wow, I love this blog. as you say, in a way, happiness brings happiness. and your blog certainly does.
I agree with this. I find most of my inspiration and creativity comes when I am more sad and down.
i agree with that quote.
I totally agree with that quote!
One thing could be that you make the time to make art when you're sad, when you're happy you don't. When happy you wanna go out and share it, which may be some sort of art too though?
Another thing could be that when you create you want to create something that haven't been done before, so one part in you is sad no one have done it - like why didn't anyone think of this, am I the only one? But then another part would be happy over the fact that you have done something no one else has before.
Am I wrong?
Years ago, I used to draw and paint. Nowadays I mostly write or sing.
Hi!
I happen to come across your posting and even though the phrase caught my attention right away, it doesn't work that way for me.
My most creative moments have happened when I feel 100% with me, my surroundings, my entire life.
I love your doodles though. They are pretty kool!
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