Have you ever watched?

Someone creating something allow you the access to look over his or her shoulder and observe the process.

There are videos of painters, musicians, and dancers practicing their trade but it is different when the creator is oblivious to you being there.

A friend of mine calls it “parallel play” which is being in the same space without bothering each other and feeling free to follow individual inspiration.

To stand next to a creation taking place, I suppose that is what festivals and concerts are about, the performing artist in live action before an audience, but so few quietly appreciate what is appearing before them.

An artist who can absorb themselves in their art without the annoyance of another presence can be revealing and inspirational.