So I’ve just seen the new movie La La Land (OMG so good) and
it made me think a lot about the creative process and the path it can take. If
you haven’t seen it (it did only come out last week) it’s basically about Mia
(played by Emma Stone) trying desperately to make it as an actress despite many
knock backs and her constant thoughts that she should grow up, finish her law
degree and get a proper job. The other side of the film is about Seb (Played by
Ryan Gosling) trying to make a living from his passion for playing jazz. The
film highlights several things – the knock backs you face when you put your
creative work out there, the struggle to get paid for it, and the importance of
people spurring each other on! On this point a central theme is the two main
characters constantly supporting each other and reminding each other of the
importance of finding and following your passion.
It feels like sometimes admitting your creative flair is a
bit of a taboo – especially if like me you’re known for having a practical job
and not being particularly artistic or anything. As with many things in life
you need your friends to support you in any creative endeavors (Seriously use
the natural flair your friends have for things – they might not even charge you
;) ) and if you collaborate with them you’ll learn more about talents you never
even knew they had! So I want to use this blog post to shout out some of my
crazy talented friends and how we’ve supported each other.
With that in mind – my friend’s blog is exceptional – I’m going
to link it right hereee http://sashatoyou.blogspot.co.uk/ she’s had one hell of a life and basically is
serializing and discussing it so refreshingly and in such an interesting way..
.I thought I knew her backwards but even I’m learning new things…! Because of
her I realised I could put my writing out there as well.
Another of my best friends is a graphic genius (responsible
for a lot of the layout/graphics you see before you!) She continually supported
me to get this blog off the ground and I will be forever grateful! She honestly
kept bugging me until I put time aside to properly write because she knew how
important it was to me.
Last but not least – I have a friend who is the most
incredible artist. Her artistic creativity inspires me more than she
realizes particularly as she never loses sight of her pure love for art and
music.
So here’s to the friends that inspire you, prop you up when
you’re down and are general legends!
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