Suzy Dotson

Suzy Dotson Saturday Night - Entry 7 I took this picture last Saturday night at my friend's apartment.  I remember thinking, "How beautiful, so many colors." I woke up on Sunday morning not feeling the same way. But in all seriousness, what a fun representation of...well...fun. Most of the time, with photos, we are trying to capture people posed and looking their best. But sometimes, it pays off to remember the chaotic moments that won't make the Instagram feed. Taking the time to use creative devices as a way to remember the chaos.

Suzy Dotson Mind Map - Entry 6                Mind Maps. How crazy to see the before and after. I was able to take a kid's toy from Amazon and somehow ended with the words Zoom and Vegas. How does that happen?  This process stretched me. It tested my procrastination skills, limits, and acceptance of myself. I wanted to give up and start over so many times, which I realized is why I strayed away from creative projects. I love to paint, draw, sing, and dance, but I can never just simply enjoy the process. I give up the minute something is not absolutely perfect. This mind map project allowed me to accept my flaws, move on, and still realize the work itself is enough to be proud of. 

Suzy Dotson Inspiration All Around - Entry 5 My friend, Tatum, has a gift for digital design. And it is evident through her TikTok and, most recently, her personalized graphics. She makes background and mood boards based on your personal Pinterest boards, social media, and honestly, what she thinks you would like.  I asked her to make me one with only one caveat -- adding Tennessee into it. Tennessee is where I am from, and I hope to return there someday. The culture, music, and scenery are inspiring enough without it being my hometown.  I loved seeing her creative twist on a Tennessee-themed mood board she made for me. I am in awe of my friends' talents and love being able to showcase their strengths in any way I can. Creativity is beautiful. 

Suzy Dotson Creative Limitations - Entry 4 What a sigh of relief.  Since stepping into this class, I have felt anxious, nervous, and overly stressed. May seem typical for a new class, but not what I was expecting. Our conversation today in class calmed many of my nerves and made me feel at ease with how I am feeling toward this class and my classmates.  I would not consider myself the most adversely creative or out-of-the-box thinker. I am driven by instructions, spreadsheets, and to-do lists and do not like engaging with things that make me step outside of those. When I hear creativity, I hear chaos. And, after reading my previous statement, you can see where I start to panic.  While I do not consider myself creative, I am fascinated by creative people. I love listening to artists, dancers, painters, and actors. I could sit and listen to them talk about their creative process all day. I am absolutely in awe of not only their talent but their willingness to step outside the perimeters