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5 Creative Personalities

Just like no two snowflakes are the same, artists have unique individual personalities. It is common for artists to be lumped into cliche categories such as whimsical, eccentric, impulsive, and sometimes even "weird".

The reality is that artistic personalities are a complex mix of a quite a few "micro" personalities in various ratios, which radiate from within the artist, depending on the various stages of the creative process.

The Visionary is able to intuitively perceive and visualize the evolution of an idea. This creative type is extremely sensitive to his or her surroundings, and is inspired by the subtle shifts and changes in the external stimuli. However, the Visionary is not necessary an extravert, and in fact has the an amazing ability to focus deep within, to develop on external creative stimuli.

The Architect is the methodical creative type and usually demonstrates immaculate thinking and planning abilities. This creative personality embodies the phrase, "There is a method to the madness". The Architect is primarily fulfilled by placing an idea in its appropriate place, in the right context, at the right time. This personality type is fulfilled by the planning, presentation and implementation of ideas.

The Explorer indulges in bold and fun investigative avenues of the creative process. This creative type thrives on experimentation, and is always looking for the next discovery. The Explorer is the quintessential catalyst for new ideas and change.

The Emotive type's core being is all about expression. In some sense, this type functions in the reverse order of the Visionary by been in touch with feelings and sensations deep within, and manifesting those feelings externally. The Emotive bypasses all boundaries and logic to live directly in the ebb and flow of raw essence.

The Connector creative type's main role is to bring together two or more ideas from unexpected sources. This type has the ability to see harmonious relationships, patterns and possibilities. The Connector is constantly collecting information and learning about new things in an effort to continually create associations and integrative blends.