{"id":6259,"date":"2020-02-16T19:38:56","date_gmt":"2020-02-17T00:38:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?p=6259"},"modified":"2020-02-16T22:30:52","modified_gmt":"2020-02-17T03:30:52","slug":"be-curious","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/be-curious\/","title":{"rendered":"Be Curious"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><br>More than natural artistic sense, creatives tend to possess a state of open minded curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC01582-540x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6260\" width=\"223\" height=\"423\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC01582-540x1024.jpg 540w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC01582-158x300.jpg 158w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC01582-768x1456.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px\" \/><figcaption>2012 . Handcrafted music stand by Marc Banning for my musician nephew Nico.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The key is to explore enthusiastically without judgement. Not to conquer, ( a subject etc) but to understand.&nbsp;To see diverse possibilities evolve and grow.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Imagine if we applied this thoughtful approach with humanity and world issues?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The need to conquer often comes from a place of fear. Fear of the unknown and failure. This prohibits growth, spurring desired finalities with expectations based on previous outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Specific expectations can blind us to pathways yet explored.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sunrise-above-the-Valley-18x24-crop-1024x749.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-5842\" width=\"366\" height=\"268\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sunrise-above-the-Valley-18x24-crop-1024x749.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sunrise-above-the-Valley-18x24-crop-300x220.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sunrise-above-the-Valley-18x24-crop-768x562.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/Sunrise-above-the-Valley-18x24-crop-410x300.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 366px) 100vw, 366px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Creative knowledge teaches outcome isn\u2019t singular, but multitude and fluid. We are in a constant state of learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"811\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC02072-Version-2-1024x811.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6262\" class=\"wp-image-6262\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC02072-Version-2-1024x811.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC02072-Version-2-300x238.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC02072-Version-2-768x608.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC02072-Version-2-379x300.jpg 379w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Furniture Craftsman Marc<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"856\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_0095-1024x856.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"6266\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/?attachment_id=6266\" class=\"wp-image-6266\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_0095-1024x856.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_0095-300x251.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_0095-768x642.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_0095-359x300.jpg 359w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_0095.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>My musician Dad<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I may paint the sky daily, because each sky is unique daily, I am a beginner each day. Forever a student.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4690-1024x848.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6261\" width=\"325\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4690-1024x848.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4690-300x248.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4690-768x636.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4690-362x300.jpg 362w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4690.jpg 1764w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" \/><figcaption>new sky 8&#215;8 oil on canvas <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Templates and formulas can cause stagnation, because we stop discovering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4697-1024x977.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6263\" width=\"384\" height=\"366\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4697-1024x977.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4697-300x286.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4697-768x733.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4697-315x300.jpg 315w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/IMG_4697.jpg 1515w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 384px) 100vw, 384px\" \/><figcaption>New flax field 8&#215;10 oil in progress<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Original art is unique, one of a kind, like a sunset, person, or snowflake. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/HC21.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6267\" width=\"278\" height=\"377\"\/><figcaption><br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This creative journey, timeless and transporting, is happening on the canvas right before you, emotional connection, problem solving, revelation. It\u2019s like we can step into the canvas, be in that moment, a part of living history, whether it\u2019s a painting created yesterday or hundreds of years ago.\u00a0 As if Van Gogh is standing beside us gazing upon vibrant olive gardens.\u00a0Wow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating, Artists wade uncertainty in a state of relaxed curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05658-copy-2-1024x754.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6264\" width=\"327\" height=\"241\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05658-copy-2-1024x754.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05658-copy-2-300x221.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05658-copy-2-768x565.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/DSC05658-copy-2-408x300.jpg 408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 327px) 100vw, 327px\" \/><figcaption>Plein air study<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Instead of \u201cwhat am I going to achieve and make?\u201d The approach is more of a conduit state, \u201cwhat will I witness, pick up on, sense, feel?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They will purposefully linger in a state of unknown, witnessing and observing. It\u2019s this suspended time that can be so challenging to many.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It requires patience, a surrendering and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to explore a subject the artist needs to extinguish all previous conceptions of it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"680\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC02223-1024x680.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5773\" class=\"wp-image-5773\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC02223-1024x680.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC02223-300x199.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC02223-768x510.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC02223-451x300.jpg 451w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"813\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC01997-1024x813.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5784\" class=\"wp-image-5784\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC01997-1024x813.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC01997-300x238.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC01997-768x610.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC01997-378x300.jpg 378w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/03\/DSC01997.jpg 1430w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"821\" src=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC02454-1024x821.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"5871\" class=\"wp-image-5871\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC02454-1024x821.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC02454-300x240.jpg 300w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC02454-768x615.jpg 768w, http:\/\/www.dawnbanning.com\/newsblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/DSC02454-374x300.jpg 374w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>An approach for each other and innovative thinking?<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Welcoming a creative state of mind is a joyful and transferable skill. Practice patience, observation, compassion, open mindedness, seeing the world and those around you anew with abundant curiosity.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>It\u2019s a bright new world every day.&nbsp;You are interwoven within its beauty and possibility.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Original artwork available ! ~ Please email me to purchase dawn@dawnbanning.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>More than natural artistic sense, creatives tend to possess a state of open minded curiosity. The key is to explore enthusiastically without judgement. 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