We recently connected with Azul Aguamarina and have shared our conversation below.
Azul, appreciate you making time for us and sharing your wisdom with the community. So many of us go through similar pain points throughout our journeys and so hearing about how others overcame obstacles can be helpful. One of those struggles is keeping creativity alive despite all the stresses, challenges and problems we might be dealing with. How do you keep your creativity alive?
In my case, keeping creativity alive involves maintaining a deep, honest connection with myself through daily journaling and consistently checking in with my emotions and what I need to say with my Art.
Showing up to my studio every day keeps the flow of my creations warm, which really helps connect back with the work on the next day.
But there are days when the inspiration is nowhere to be seen, and then I go on little adventures or “artist dates” with myself. These adventures include walks around the neighborhood, visits to museums, hikes, gallery tours, live music events, engaging journaling sessions, or diving into powerful books. Inspiration can arise unexpectedly from the most unlikely sources.
I’ve come to realize that moments of exploration are just as vital as dedicated studio time, blurring the distinction between the two for me.
Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?
I am an Argentinean visual artist currently living and working in Los Angeles.
I’m always looking for places to showcase my art and connect with a strong community of creative people.
There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?
The most important thing for me is to keep moving forward, to keep painting even when I feel like the work isn’t progressing. There’s no way to predict how crucial this current step may become in the future.
Trust the process, and know that if you do make a mistake, you have the ability to try again and learn from what did not work the first time.
Create with the intention of filling your life with joy and happiness, there is nothing to lose!
Thanks so much for sharing all these insights with us today. Before we go, is there a book that’s played in important role in your development?
The first important book that comes to mind is “The Artist’s Way” by Julia Cameron. I’ve read it a lot of times, and it offers this amazing contention and wise guidance to walk through the creative journey. It’s filled with amazing nuggets, totally worth reading if you are a creative soul.
The second book is by Twyla Tharp, which is an enlightening exploration of her creative process and how she cultivates “The Creative Habit.”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.azulaguamarina.com/
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Agnes Lanfranco
