HUMAN beings tend to take their five basic senses pretty much for granted. Unless something goes wrong with one of these senses, the ordinary person continues seeing and touching, smelling odors, tasting tastes and hearing sounds without giving a second thought to the diligent, noâ€Ânonsense faculties that keep us so wellâ€Âinformed about the complex world around us.

A sense may be defined as a mechanism in the body which allows a human or an animal to receive special information about the world and transmit it along nerve pathways to the brain. Each sense has its own specialized cells for picking up its own particular type of information - sounds, tastes, sights and so forth. And each sense has its own area in the brain where the information it garners is monitored.

The data picked up and processed for us by the senses are either of a physical or chemical nature. Ears and eyes, for example, are stimulated physically, by sound or light waves. Taste and smell are produced by chemical contact with taste buds or olfactory centers.

Each sense has what science calls its "specific disposition." This means, for example, that our visual sense will not, as a rule, be aroused by a loud noise, or our auditory sense by a touch. Our eyes can only see, not hear.

There are so many influences on us every day. We are bombarded by visual and other sensory input constantly. Our senses ultimately provide us with inspiration. And creating art is all about the inspiration and fascination being channeled into a creative format. Painting is a way to follow and explore what stimulates and fascinates me and to bring them all together in one place.

Creating art helps me to see the world with new and curious eyes, it brings more wonder and awe into my life. Who wouldn't want more joy, colour and pattern in their life? I notice more, pay more attention to details and become more fascinated by random and unexpected beauty. Art helps me to connect to myself and the world around me.

Part of the creative process for me, is analyzing memories, emotions, and the meaning of life… Piecing together fragments of things which I find evocative, nostalgic and significant. Letting my emotions and feeling be reflected in the art I'm creating.

I often find that I am inspired by the process of making art - the connection to my art materials and my way of working. Often I'll try something, an experiment to see what happens, to see what I like and to see if it sparks any new ideas.

I may try a different way of drawing, a different colour combination or a new mix of materials and then respond to what appears and makes sense to me… being led by what I find interesting or appealing. Inquiry and intrigue are the biggest part of the creation process. And any of our five (or more) senses provide the mechanism to appreciate and enjoy our passions!

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