Andy Thomas- In class writing 5/9

Sarah Ruhl & Scott Bradley
Ruhl, an award winning playwright, and Bradley, a set designer, collaborate together to turn stories into live action theater. They would work together to first turn the vague ideas inside their heads into rough sketches and tangible visuals, then finally they turn these into actual sets. They go through a process that seems undefined and loose, there doesn’t appear to be a strict process they go through, they more just let their ideas evolve into being. However that may happen. I feel that I could adapt this to my own work by accepting that how I put together my projects does not have to be set in a rigid way. It is sometimes best to simply let things evolve with my own inspirations and experiences. Be this in how I structure my essays, what I choose to research, or the styles I might be writing in.

J Mays
Unlike the above artists, J Mays seems to work in a more rigid process. He starts by discussing ideas and then turns these ideas into sketches and diagrams and eventually physical models. However, he seems to always work in collaboration with others to produce the best possible product, and further, every step in the design project seems to exist to scrutinize the work. I feel that I could incorporate this into my own work by taking my projects through several steps, and at each step taking a moment to examine what I like about it and what I would like to change. Then, I would be able to make adjustments, and if I am able to keep an open mind, I can let my work evolve into something I might not have originally intended, but could be much better.

Lupe Fiasco
Perhaps more similar to the first set of artists, Lupe Fiasco seems to work in a more fluid and spontaneous fashion. He describes how inspiration will come to him at any time and in different settings. Sometimes while at the studio, or sometimes while driving a car. He makes a point that the creative process for creating this type of music is difficult and different for every individual, but that there is rarely a set way that it should be done. I feel I could include this into my own writing process by recognizing that my inspiration will not always be the same every time, or might not come in traditional ways. It might be better to be thinking about my projects constantly and be willing to act on inspiration that I might have even if I’m not physically sitting down and working on it.