Vision
The Path Towards Mastery
This series cover seven attributes of artistic expression inspired by Michelangelo’s approach to creation. Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475–1564) was an Italian sculptor, painter, architect, and poet who exerted an unparalleled influence on the development of Western art.
Long before setting out on the journey towards mastery, you need a clear vision of what it is you want to create. Vision is the ability to see, feel, or know the essence of the end result you are trying to achieve. This vision is more conceptual than methodological, more feeling than planning, and more about what you wish to express than how you will express it. Vision is full of vigorous conviction. It is charged with logic and emotion; intention and inspiration.
Vision is the compass used to navigate your journey; the lighthouse used to guide you towards the achievement of your goal. While you might not know what lies ahead or where the destination ultimately lies, vision gives you a clear direction in which to move.
I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free.
-Michelangelo
There are times when you are too close to a situation to be able to effectively navigate towards the desired destination. During these times, it is important…
