What is the purpose of an RVJ?
The RVJ (Reflective Visual Journey) is important in an artist's practice as it allows freedom to explore thought processes and ideas by 'thinking on the page'. Rather being clearly defined as a 'sketchbook', the RVJ is a safe place where ideas (not art) are generated and explored, in order to visually represent one's thought process.
Many creatives, including myself, have a lot of negative associations with their own work, which often hinders this process of visual experimentation. The aim of the RVJ is crush this negative thought process of being overly self critical, and let the artist explore freely - where the process is more important than the final outcome.
Left Brain, Right Brain
This ties down to the Left Brain, Right Brain theory. The Analytical left brain can often hinder the creative process of the Right Brain by asking questions and criticising work that's not ready to be criticised There's a time for analysis and refinement, but not during visual experimentation. The right brain should be left to 'play', free from the constant nagging of the left brain.
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