This past week I went to a great show at Shangai Jazz in Madison, New Jersey. I went to see a great jazz trio led by Alex Wintz. While I was listening to the music, I was reminded about how much I think freeform is similar to jazz music.

When you think about it, jazz for many is an acquired taste. Many consider jazz "controlled chaos," which in a lot of ways is similar to freeform. Often, while freeform has some type of plan when starting out, there is a a level of improv invovled in the creation.

I love freeform! While my freeform creations are a bit more "tame" than other freeform artists, there is still a level of improv and a "free spirit" in my work. Again, similar to jazz, you can keep an easy, relaxed tempo or you can go wild!

Whatever "level" of freeform you decide to create, I urge you to look at different freeform artists like Myra Wood, Prudence Mapstone, Margaret Hubert and the originators, Sylvia Cosh and James Walters. Even if you just become a fan and don't create anything, it is definitely worth a look!