Creative Process

What I learned about the creative process...

This creative process was long and ever-changing but every step was crucial to creating my final capstone. I extensively researched color theory which is a collection of principles and guidelines for mixing, combining, and using colors in design and art to create visual harmony and evoke specific emotional responses. This research drove my project as I meticulously and intentionally chose colors, patters, and imagery that would evoke positive emotions and reactions from the audience. As I painted, I learned what colors looked better in natural lighting versus the artificial lighting of waiting rooms. 

Arts Scholars taught us about Wallace's 4 Step Model which consisted of 4 sequential steps being, preparation, incubation, illumination, and verification. Preparation involves investigating the issue and beginning initial research. Incubation is an interesting step usually absent from many other creative processes as it prompts the individual to take time away from the project, to walk, think, and let ideas come to you naturally. Then, when an idea finally does come, it is called the illumination. A moment of clarity to begin to project leading to verification when the individual finally begins to test it. I knew I wanted to do a project related to healthcare, I did not know what would be helpful or interesting to others. I left myself time to think about it and after going to an exhibition and seeing art that brought me joy, I knew I had to create art that would evoke joy from patients.