Creativity Keeps Sparking More Creativity

Breakout, the Atari game, was the inspiration for this painting. I chose to frame the left side of the screen for this view. 

After finishing my fiftieth painting last Monday, I had more freedom to choose what to paint and how.  I started with a grid and an idea to do an acrylic painting of Space Invader.  That one idea has led to several paintings of different Atari games, from SeaQuest to PacMan to Qbert.

I have a few of my all time favorites yet in store!

As I posted paintings, it has sparked even more ideas.  I had to start sketching them in my book so I don't forget them all.

This is the power of doing.  Putting in the work, learning, being creative, and building as I go.

The paintings have also started conversations.  I keep quizzing my family to see if they remember the names.  Hearing everyone talk about their favorite games has given me inspiration, too.  

My sister and I played Atari on my dad's Atari 2600 at a time when most of our friends had Nintendo.  Regardless, I loved the Atari.  We still have the gaming system.

I'm having fun revisiting and painting the games we used to play.  The fireworks keep popping tonight as I type this.

Have a safe and happy Fourth of July.  

Celebrate your freedom in some way, shape, or form today.