my myers-briggs type is intj. this means that my dominant preference is intuition (n) and my inferior preference is sensing (s).
when it comes to art i can dream (intuit) about it all day long: the idea of art, the multiple layers of story behind any given piece, the process of creating, what color, aesthetic and form mean to the existence of humankind, the complexities of the artistic life. the art world inside my head is mindblowing.
my physical senses need to be engaged (the doing) to step outside my preference (the daydreaming) and bring balance to my artful life. which means i have to get out of my head and step up to my art table. this is uncomfortable for me. all those supplies, tools and techniques are daunting. but to be an artist, not just think like one, i have to see and choose color, hold a brush in my hand, dab paint with my fingers, scribble, hear the tear of the paper, choose the spot on the canvas, do too much, paint it white, start over, keep the message simple, quit before i overthink it.
this concept of approaching art through myers-briggs is changing everything for me. i can't wait to share it with you.
later i'll talk a bit about the reverse process for artists who prefer sensing.
in the meantime, live brightly.
