Art and Creativity Journal: The Patterns are EVERYWHERE!
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0.000 HBDArt and Creativity Journal: The Patterns are EVERYWHERE!
Been thinking a lot about *inspiration* lately, and where it comes from. When I was about five years old, my parents let me have a tiny corner of their extensive vegetable garden in which I could grow whatever I wanted, because it was a good way for me to learn more about nature, and how to care for things.  *The arragement of seeds in a sunflower* One of the things I always wanted to grow was giant sunflowers, in part because I was *fascinated* by the idea of a tiny sunflower seed tuning into a plant twice my height but also because I thought it was really cool how the seeds formed in geometric patterns. In retrospect, I probably liked the geometric patterns because I was actually able to *draw* "something like that," while drawing anything life-like that was curvy and shadowy was always *far* beyond my ability. But I was good at straight lines... along with the strange art of using *only* straight lines to draw what appeared to be a curve.  *Detail from one of my own designs* When we lived in the southern parts of Spain *(when I was a teenager)* there were lots of remnants of buildings with mosaics from the Moorish era *(pre-1492)* most of which were intricate geometrics... and those were definitely considered *art.* I still couldn't draw a horse to save my life, but my *"doodles"* grew more and more complex... and also *necessary* as something to do when teachers would drone on endlessly on topics I could care less about. I also befriended a man at the local *Artesania* who worked with intricate geometrics applied in gold to a blackened steel base that was evidently part of a traditional form of art also dating back 1000 years or so.  *Detail from a plate like the ones the artist at the Artesania would work on (own collection)* I still couldn't draw a horse. Or a flower. Or a human face... Personally, I never really considered my drawings *art,* as such... it was actually my wife who first declared my doodles to be more than *"just doodles"* and encouraged me to take what I was doing a little more seriously. Still, making a bunch of bookmarkish things... what's that really *good* for? Of course there are lots of people who would argue that *"being good for"* is an utterly irrelevant idea in the context of art. Maybe it is. But I like things to have more meaning than merely taking up space and consuming resources.  *Spirals within spirals* I still see geometric patterns everywhere... be it in sea shells, or the way a pine cone is structured. It never gts old! They even show up in television and film. The other day we were watching the final spisode of season 2 of the series *"The Rig,"* and the *"Ancestor"* protrayed communicated in geometric designs in the water. #### *Thank You!*  If you enjoy painted rocks, do check out **[The Hive Rocks Project](https://peakd.com/c/hive-127783/created)** and help spread the word about Hive, while also being creative! Because I *am* trying to make some semblance of income — a *part time living,* even — I now add this footer to all my posts, in the hope that someone, somewhere, might decide to take a further look at my work, and perhaps consider supporting independent art. Thank you, in advance, for your consideration and support! My **[Alchemy Stones Patreon](https://www.patreon.com/AlchemyStones)** appeal **[Alchemy Stones web site](https://www.alchemystone.com/)** and blog **[Alchemy Stones on eBay](https://www.ebay.com/str/Alchemy-Stones)** **[Alchemy Stones on Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/AlchemyStones)** **[Alchemy Stones on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/AlchemyStones/)** Regardless, your upvotes and comments are always appreciated! ## Thank you for supporting independent art & creativity! ***2025.06.24 AS-TXT-331/301***