... a great deal lately about
why I do
what I do, and the word that comes up more often than any other is
PLAY.
Of the paintings I've done, the ones that make me really happy are those that are whimsical,
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| Fish Fancy 2009 Mixed Media 8" x 10" © Win Dinn Collection of the artist |
incorporate silliness,
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| Watch your Step! 10" x 8" Mixed Media 2009 © Win Dinn Collection of R. Christensen |
include a play on words,
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| Keeping it Together 4" x 6" Mixed Media 2010 © Win Dinn Private Collection |
use materials in a fun way (and in this case, an amusing shape too),
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| Night Train Through Creston II 2009 12" x 36" Mixed Media © Win Dinn Private Collection |
or pack an outrageous colour punch (I'm
SO subtle!).
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| Harlequin Party 8.5" x 5.5" Mixed Media © Win Dinn |
It's also the reason why I love teaching so much...it's such a thrill to encourage people to be free, open and purposely playful for a full weekend of fun. Amazing magic invariably results.
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| A drying table of participants' play |
I'd love to have you join me for a weekend of play. If there's no upcoming
playshop in your area, why not
email me so you can organize one (organizers receive their workshop free of charge)? There are a wide range of playful possibilities, and some mid-week dates available in winter and spring 2014.
What's the one word that drives your creative life? How does it surface? Please leave your comments so readers can get a glimpse into your personal focus.
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