The “Ah Hah” experience, we’ve all had them and relish them.  You know when things just all of a sudden click.  The light comes on about a new technique, a new material use or product or the answer to your design just appears to you.  Fun, exciting and inspiring…almost addictive isn’t it?

Been thinking about how to have more of these moments and have decided there are a couple of key factors for me. 

1. Preparation, trying things out, experimenting, researching

2. Relaxing, not pushing so hard for the answer and allowing things to flow in without stressing.

3. Variety, doing a range of activities many not connected to art at all like playing with the kids, walking the dog, weeding or shopping.  Its like I am absorbing information from an array of sources; very non-linear.

Its also very cool to see someone else have an “Ah Hah” moment which is one of the reasons I like teaching and adore children since they have more of these moments than adults.

The other day someone I know and respect had an “Ah Hah” moment about Earth Safe Finishes Coloring System, way cool.  Once people get it they love it.  Fun to see and even more fun to hear the excitement for days and weeks to come.

I’d love to guide you through this and discuss getting more “Ah Hahs” in our lives.

Go out and do something new and see if you can generate an “Ah Hah”.