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 Copyright © Bernie Jestrabek-Hart 2005

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Part I
Necessary Principles for Successful Creating                                             

Chapter 1

Many people have asked me, "How do you make them so real?" or "How did you do this, or that ... ?" This book will try to answer these questions. My goal is to help others find and develop their talents, and find the enjoyment I have received from creating.

There are three very important principles one needs to develop the creative process: Though I have numbered these they all are of great importance and are not necessarily in this particular order:

1) Take charge and know* that you can do the project that you want to do. Even if you do not have the knowledge at this time, you can figure it out. Talk with people that have expertise in the areas that you may not have had experience. For example:
If you need to weld, take a class or talk to a welder. I am constantly talking with people that know how to weld. The company that sells the gasses and welding supplies are usually very helpful. People that stop by often give good hints. Listen to everyone and pick out the items that help you achieve your goal.

2) Research, research, research, research, research, research, research, research and research some more:
a) How to use the materials
b) What tools to use
c) How the subject looks. If the subject is alive, look at the real thing whenever possible. Pictures and videos also help but the real thing is the best model I cannot stress research enough. If I am creating an elk, I look at elk throughout the process.

3) Do not be afraid of making a mistake! Mistakes can teach a great deal and are a natural step in learning. If it is wrong, fix it, change it, work with it until you get it right.

For example:
I created four eagles for the entrances to a business park. I had already created two, and liked their heads. The third one took seven tries to get it correct. I just kept working at it until I was satisfied.

When asked "How long does it take?" the answer is "It depends on if I get it right the first time! ... second time, or third time, and so on."


I believe that with the above principles, as part of your process, you can create anything!

* Whether you believe your talent is "God-given" or not, you have to take ownership of it, know that it is always there for you to develop and use. You do not have to wait until "the mood strikes" or until "God flows through you," as many say. The gift is always there, and you can gain access to it at any time. There will be times it will seem difficult to figure something out. That is when research and study come into the creation.

Sometimes it takes time visualize the way to complete a project. For me, when I figure it out then I am "in the mood." However, I no longer have to wait for such a time. I am able make that happen. That is what I mean by to "know" and "take charge" of your talent.

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