It's funny that you mentioned aphantasia, because I just found a video 2 days ago about it, and my 19-year-old son and I have been talking about it ever since! He doesn't have aphantasia but unsymbolized thinking, and he's been trying to explain his thinking process to me, especially how he writes fiction!
We had a Google it. 😁 He doesn't visualize things until after he has the idea of what he wants to think about or say or write. He used an analogy of an organized ball pit. He chooses an idea from the vast amount of choices, and then he chooses what about the idea he wants -- the word for the name of it, the image, an analogy, etc. Then he has to translate that into words to communicate it. It's several more steps for each thought then the average person, so it's less efficient. But it's more comprehensive. It's fascinating!!
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your process. I love hearing how other artist's flow with their creativity. I especially appreciated hearing about you taking a break to make coffee and let the image "simmer" which inspired new inspiration. I love the lovely, magical image that emerged. I'm going to go sit at my art table now and let myself play. :)
Thank you, Judy! I’m always curious about how other artists think and flow, and I love sharing little peeks of my process. So glad it inspired you to have a play in your art room! 💕
It's funny that you mentioned aphantasia, because I just found a video 2 days ago about it, and my 19-year-old son and I have been talking about it ever since! He doesn't have aphantasia but unsymbolized thinking, and he's been trying to explain his thinking process to me, especially how he writes fiction!
I haven’t heard of unsymbolised thinking before. What is his experience like? It’s so fascinating, the way our brains work!
We had a Google it. 😁 He doesn't visualize things until after he has the idea of what he wants to think about or say or write. He used an analogy of an organized ball pit. He chooses an idea from the vast amount of choices, and then he chooses what about the idea he wants -- the word for the name of it, the image, an analogy, etc. Then he has to translate that into words to communicate it. It's several more steps for each thought then the average person, so it's less efficient. But it's more comprehensive. It's fascinating!!
Wow, that does sound rather fascinating! The marvels of the mind!!
Such heart! Love knowing the process. Love the story I see!
Thank you, Portico! 🫶
Thank you for your generosity in sharing your process. I love hearing how other artist's flow with their creativity. I especially appreciated hearing about you taking a break to make coffee and let the image "simmer" which inspired new inspiration. I love the lovely, magical image that emerged. I'm going to go sit at my art table now and let myself play. :)
Thank you, Judy! I’m always curious about how other artists think and flow, and I love sharing little peeks of my process. So glad it inspired you to have a play in your art room! 💕