Until recently, I used to largely view creativity as a talent that some individuals are born with.  Either you have it, or you don’t- as simple as that.  As a self taught artist, I fully understand that an innate ability for creativity is not enough on its own. In order to improve your creative endeavors, it takes a HUGE amount of commitment, practice and time.  But what if there were other ways to improve your ability to be creative?  What if the answer was hidden away inside yourself, just outside of your conscious grasp?   In the summer of 2013, I felt like I was falling down a dark hole.  I was working in a job that gave me no satisfaction, and I hadn’t picked up a paintbrush in longer than I dared to remember.  My life was zapped of the creative outlet that I so desperately craved.  It was only when I finally realised what I was missing and took decisive action to change this that I began to feel much better 🙂  I started painting almost …