Idea Entry-Solitude

Solitude

" The urge, ability and vision to create is a solo endeavor." - Linda Archinal

Archinal, Linda. "Solitude Art Quotations - The Painter's Keys Resource of Art Quotations." Resource of Art Quotations - The Painter's Keys. Web. 12 Sept. 2010.

" Alone, I am drunk on my thoughts; in company, I am sober again."- Mason Cooley

Cooley, Mason. "Solitude Art Quotations - The Painter's Keys Resource of Art Quotations." Resource of Art Quotations - The Painter's Keys. Web. 12 Sept. 2010.

Marano, Hara E. " What Is Solitude?| Psychology Today: Health, Help, Happiness. Find A Therapist. 1 July 2003. Web. 12 Sept. 2010.

This article written by Hara Marano compares the words solitude and loneliness which are often used interchangeably. Loneliness is a negative and you can even feel alone with other people. Solitude is desirable alone time. You need solitude to help you think deeply and creatively.

I relate to the topic of solitude because I work more comfortably by myself. I like to work with one person or none at all when I'm photographing. I like solitude as a subject matter.