by Cathy Baker
If you’re a perfectionist like me, you’ll especially benefit from this Artist Date with your creative self. There’s no right way to do this so relax and have fun!
You’ll need:
- Poster board (I purchased the 1/4″ thicker type)
- Magazines (my favorite part)
- Scissors
- Two-sided tape or glue stick
And now for the fun part:
“Collage your creative dream. This exercise is a potent form of prayer. Working with a dozen or so magazines, tear out images that speak of your dream. Paste these images on a sheet of poster board. Add a photo of yourself. Place the photo centrally, surrounded by images of your creative dream. This is a visual prayer. It is very powerful, as it bypasses our rational mind and its resistance. Seeing is believing!” -Julia Cameron, The Miracle of the Artist’s Date.
This is a visual reminder of your dreams, goals, and priorities. A few years ago, Carolyn Knefley, of Christian Communicators, taught me how to create my own storyboard:
It’s your story, your dream. Create what you sense God is calling you to do, and perhaps most importantly, who He is calling you to be. In addition to images, I included scripture references as well as biblical reminders. If you look closely, you’ll see the image of a man scattering seeds in the center of my board. This image stands to remind me that my responsibility is to live in response to the Gospel of Christ, allowing it to penetrate everything I do and say, and write.
Where the seeds take root and flourish is of God’s choosing. It’s all Him, not me. It’s, for this reason, it remains center stage.
What do you see taking center stage on your storyboard?
Related Link:
A Storyboard for Inspiration (my post on the above board.)
oooh… haven't tried this yet but it looks like a surprisingly meaningful project. I know the power of image. Love yours.
I look forward to seeing your board, Marcia. Let me know if I need to save my magazines for you! 🙂 Thanks for taking time to stop and share.
Love your board, Cathy! Thanks for sharing this great tip!
Thank you, Vonda! Missed you last week but hope to see you soon. 🙂
I love to do this! It's been ages since I've done it though. I think I'll go get out some glue…
I think we should have a collage party! A little tea, a lot of glue, and tons of magazines to peruse. 🙂
Thanks for sharing, Edie!
Love your board! I did one a few years back but need to update.
Thank you, Dee Dee! 🙂 I appreciate you stopping by and taking time to share.