FAQs : Chris, what is your process?

FAQ

Chris, what is your process?

Answer:

I keep half an eye 

on the thoughts 

and feelings 

that pass through my body

as I go about my business

Half an eye

Not full eye contact 

If I notice 

that I am watching myself 

nothing interesting happens

so

just a quiet

half an eye

and 

if some interesting does happen

I try to stay quiet

so I do not disturb it

as it emerges

It will blow in

weightless

like a dandelion seed

and

if I grab at it

I will blow it away

I watch it

play

on the current of air

that I can not perceive 

with my hand outstretched

hoping it might land on me

I try to remember 

how this feels

I am often outside 

when this happens

There is something 

about being outside

that helps 

me connect

with myself

with everything

If I have time 

to stop

I will take note

right there and then

whilst 

the thought 

or feeling

still glows 

and 

sparkles 

for the first time

If I have time

I go straight 

into my studio

and try to

map the moment

before it blows away

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I like to make art

when I want to make art

When it finds me

and 

not make art

because I should

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Note to self:

Spend more time outside

with other people

and 

also

quietly

by myself