Seeing Our Own Creativity “…Humans are naturally blessed with creative spirit. There is an unfortunate tendency, however, for that spirit to be stifled in some people and nurtured in others. At some point, often childhood, a person is told that perhaps he/she is “just not artistic” or “not a creative person.” In all cases, this claim is false.” – The Architecture of Light It is funny how inspiration and insight can come from the most unlikely of places. I wouldn’t have thought I would have received such wise words about creativity and humanity from my lighting design course textbook, but the truth of what Sage Russel says in The Architecture of Light, is deep and important for each of us to understand and remember. We all were blessed with creativity ingrained into our very beginning… and whether or not you believe it, you have the capacity to create great, beautiful, and amazing things. Whether your creativity lies in painting a portrait, taking a photograph, making a delicious meal, building impeccable spreadsheets, or planning the best …![]()
