Daily Routine of a Painter #1 | Lea Jade

What does your daily routine look like?

I don’t have a routine. My freedom is very important to me and I love to spend my day freely. When I start painting, the music always starts. This is the only routine I have in my painting process.

Creativity has ups and downs. How do you stay inspired?

Ups and downs are very important to keep developing new creativity. It is like breathing. Sometimes it takes a long breath and it is important to learn to deal with it. Fortunately, I have several areas of interest that are mutually inspiring: music, painting, meditation, traveling.

How did you choose the style of your painting?

My style practically developed by itself. Since I work quickly and want to transport my music on canvas in many shifts, I need large areas, a lot of color and the right material. So, I decided to use paint rollers and acrylic paints because they dry quickly. So, I have the opportunity to address many aspects in music and to depict them.

How long does it take to you to finish an artwork?

On average I work on a picture for about one week.

How much time do you spend to create a concept or plan an artwork a day?

I don’t work conceptually. I am a synesthete, which means I hear music and perceive colors at the same time. Then I transfer the music onto the canvas layer by layer.

Do you do the same thing every day or is your schedule random?

My pictures are like my everyday life: colorful, unpredictable and with depth. I am always looking for depth in life.