…an outlet for creative expression
I couldn’t help but imagine a Lilliputian Linda coming into my room late at night, raiding my Chanel supply leaving me empty. Laughing all the while in her glorious mischief. Little Minx.
Images: (1) Haute Couture Archive Vogue (1991)-Linda Evangelista wearing Gianfranco Ferré couture photographed by Patrick Demarchelier (2) Feeling Empty by DCT
Minerva’s Kiss
I met my new love.
Lost in all the yesterdays of words
I have heard and spoken again.
Lost inside thesis brought to life.
Awake
Here in this very moment.
Burst forth
Flush from solitude.
Rebirthed from the aches that lay naked
inside the echoes of your absence.
Words empty and free
pouring forth the battles of gladiators
with no expectations of what is next.
Here am I Words reminding me
“questions are the only answers we need.”
My new love
Found in the breaths between.
The words whispered of doing it wrong.
Found in the lessons taught to your daughter
letting me know I can.
I will.
That you want to know all of what makes me, ME.
My new love
An old love now ahead
remembered,
refreshed,
renewed.
Thank you.
I am awash in your words
kissed in the shadows of the Louvre,
walking Paris in the Rain.
Your Cadence.
This is my love letter to you.
Of words,
my words come alive,
smooch born anew.
By DCT
Footnote: This poem is an homage to the art form of spoken word poetry and some of my favorite pieces (all links above). Make sure to check out these incredible wordsmiths and performers: Anis Mojgani, Alysia Harris, Sarah Kay. Todays Tuesday Talent Tribute.
I believe poetry has the ability to blend creativity and logic into articulated expression. Or as Robert Frost so aptly wrote, a poem “begins as a lump in the throat, a sense of wrong, a homesickness, a lovesickness. It is never a thought to begin with.”
Image: Here
First blush
There is possibility inherent
in this blank page
This canvas awaiting touch
Of pen and brush
Colors flush to life
An ancient love awakened
~by DCT
A good friend of mine has graced me with an opportunity to flex my creative muscles on a few of her projects. I am so grateful for the challenges. And I do mean challenges.
First off are character designs for her animated screen play concept. I hadn’t a clue where to begin. I had brief descriptions of her characters and plotline but that was it. I didn’t know how to create characters for animation. I needed guidance so I picked the brain of the only expert I knew for a little advice, direction on what to draw, industry standards etc. (Thank you K).
After which I mocked up some very rough sketches to see if how I envisioned the characters was in line with my friend’s creative vision. Let me just say in one short weekend I gained an enormous admiration for comic artists, animators, hell anyone who creates a character and draws and redraws them in the various episodes of the storyline. WOW!
Interestingly it sparked a conversation with my friend about her characters. I had envisioned them, well some of them, slightly differently then she had, particularly the main character. She explained what she saw and I explained why I came to my conclusions. This, interestingly enough, made her think.
There is something organic in the process of creative collaboration that I can’t get enough of. Each person adding a piece which blended together produces something new. It is the birth process, ultimately giving life to a new creation. Hopefully in this case an animated movie concept that the studios will love and produce. At which point someone far more skilled then I can take over animating the characters for the movie.
Next up, was coloring flat sketches for bag designs she and her business partner created for their new venture. This was a far more familiar task. I loved getting the colors set and textures defined. I even added a few creative suggestions of my own as well. I can’t seem to keep my two cents to myself. And admit I enjoy being a muse. Too bad it doesn’t pay full time.
I have also been writing a lot of poetry as of late; which I haven’t done since high school. And thankfully have a friend (Ex English teacher) to collaborate, critique and edit my words. I can’t thank her enough. This creative collaboration has challenged me to think and rewrite again and again each time gaining strength and momentum till I end up with a piece I am proud of.
So this weekend I encourage you to put yourself out there, flex your creative muscles, and give birth to new creations. And if you are lucky enough to have fellow creative conspirators to play with… all the better. Inspire one another to greater heights and mold your inimitable magic into something new and unleash it unto the world.
Image: Equation by DCT, Poem: First blush by DCT
I often see this gal at the bakery I frequent in the mornings. Her bright orange rain coat caught my eye especially with her fabulous polka dot scarf. She only got her usual latte but I envisioned her heading home with a few baguettes and tulips from the flower lady next store.
