About Daydreamers

Some of us daydream all the time. In school our minds wander as we look out the window instead of listening. Some of us draw in the margins of our worksheets instead of following directions. While it is unfortunate for grades, there is a little artist gremlin growing inside. Feed it picture books, drawing supplies, coffee table art books, coffee, sci fi novels, and space to be bored and let the mind go fishing for ideas. Take your daydreaming seriously. Become friends with your inner artist gremlin.

If your artist gremlin wants to paint, start with abstract colors and textures. Paint about five abstract paintings, then put all of them up against the walls, sit back to look at them, and let your mind wander. As an idea comes, sketch it quickly. Then paint it before you chicken out. Be brave. If your artist gremlin wants to write, just start. Write at least five pages by hand before you decide if it is worth it. If your artist gremlin wants to make music, I have no advice for you. I cannot play an instrument or sing, but I imagine it’s kind of the same. Just do something - that’s where the magic happens.