Speculation: Curiosity that Fuels Creative Eclectic Dappling

Speculation spurs us creative eclectics to dabble in various arts and crafts.

"Speculation: to consider or think curiously about, suppose, propose or wonder*"

When we speculate, we start with "If…" and then envision ourselves engaged in an interesting activity, new craft project, or unexplored artistic adventure.

Then, against our better judgement (an available time), we dare to try, yet another, something new. Our curiosity compels us to (compulsively) step over the line of our present creative experience.

Recently, I read a provocative quote (that stung me) on an amazing watercolorist's blog. Lance Weisser was referring to his former art instructor's wisdom that helped him to decide to specialize: "Even though you show promise," he said, "you're not likely to master one medium in your lifetime, much less two or three."

This quote's resonated with me and yet created all kinds of uncomfortable feelings. The counter logic batting around in my brain, "You're choice not to specialize will forever reduce your art to amateur status."

Most of the time I'm ok with this. Yet at other times, I struggle with my choice to dabble instead of specialize. After all, there is only so much time in one's lifetime to pursue and perfect an art form, let alone half a dozen.

My next project in progress (Started before I finished the last one)

"Speculate: to indulge in conjectural [imaginary] thought."

By the day's end I had, once again, made peace with my creative eclectic personality, and it's a good thing because I knew that I would continue to follow my creative fancies.

And I ask you, "Is that so terrible?"

 

* http://www.amazon.com/Random-House-Websters-College-Dictionary/dp/0375407413

 

 

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