Creativity as a Spiritual Process | Alexandra Novik - Khamis

It wasn’t that long ago that having a son or daughter who expressed interest in becoming an artist was considered a parent’s worst nightmare. But today, many parents are encouraging of their children’s interest in art. And I am as an art mentor should guide them into art world and bring inspiration for young future artists. 
There are many options available to help nurture budding talent, but sending a young artist to expensive private lessons isn’t necessarily at the top of the list. Yet, when I see the new undergraduates show up at my art studio, there are some who have gotten an undeniable head start above their peers. For me art education is not only teaching process but rather creative process which inspires students. One of the main goal for me as an art mentor is to bring knowledge together with joy of creative process. First of all students understand the basics of art techniques in chosen field. And then when they know the rules they can smartly break it. Art process for young artists is not 'throwing colors as you wish, because you are inspired', art process is know how to mix and arrange those colors in order to get beautiful composition. And when student understand it and know how to 'splash' colors, then beauty of creativity starts.
If you are sure that art is not a science than think twice. Art is way more complex and spiritually deep process than most of people think. Art work is mix of knowledge, creativity, time and inspiration. And hard work of course. I am always mentoring my students that only through hard work in creating art piece you can reach creative inspiration. When you will learn how to enjoy the difficulties in learning – you would get the idea of creating a masterpiece. Creative process should not be boring or easy. And artist should be always ready for new challenges in their inspirational way.