The Creative Process (How Jane Creates)
“Preparation for creating a work of art often involves either a journey into the wilds of nature or to
the inner meditative state. The work emerges within the context of an experience not unlike
meditation. Consciousness is expanded through surrender to the inner. Inspiration rises to the
surface through the filters of spiritual awareness, passionate life experience, deep feeling and visceral
impulses. Any number of stimuli may trigger the heart to open, the mind to receive and the hands to
create. It might be emotive music, the play of light on water, a particular scent or sound borne by a
summer breeze, a loving touch, a significant word or phrase overheard on the street. A fleeting
expression of feeling or a memory flash may trigger the call to create. Natural stimuli are abundant in
nature. For this reason, I prefer to work outside. The weather dictates when I work in my home
studio. A piece is seldom completed at first sitting. Some evolve over a period of months. Most are
completed in a few days or weeks. Form, colour choice, and style take their cue from intuitive
signals while being surrendered to the creative state.”
“The ‘egos off’ surrendering to the muse allows the creator to enter into an intimate relationship with
the work. In changing states of consciousness from regular to creative awareness, the artist’s
personal filters are set aside. The work is now open ‘to be what it wants to be’ for the artist and for
others. Without knowing why, one is invigorated by and drawn toward the work. By extension
then, fine-art commissions become windows into the very heart and soul of the individual or family.
Non-commissioned ‘spontaneous’ works become ‘windows-in-waiting’ for those who would dive
into their mysteries. Authenticity of creative process frees our perceptual pathways, enabling us to
plumb the depths of what the work and its origins have to offer.”
“The process of creating commercial images and private commissions follows this path. The client is
seen as the primary wellspring of resource. A revealing series of exploratory and feeling
conversations sets the stage. Where possible, the client is met at home and in the work place, so as
to connect intimately with the person and/or the business culture behind the artistic objective. The
work begins to emerge from this ‘seeding’ process. A relationship develops between inspiration and
creative partners, birthing a work of fine art, or a graphic design. A poem may also emerge,
expanding the perceptual horizons of the artistic piece. A company’s heart-centered marketing
image, is energized by the authenticity of its creative process. The design’s integrity attracts trade
that has integrity. The authenticity of the final image lends integrity to its presentation. It is rendered
capable of magnetizing to it, the attentions of worthy clients, customers, business and staff.”
“Each creation is a reflection of what moves us, on the inner and outer levels. It may be the
embodiment of a healing process, the manifestation of archetypal energy, a catalyst to business
growth, a gift It of communal revelation and/or Divine intent. In the end, I create because I have
said yes to the call.”