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I can definitely relate to some of this, since i also find it difficult to visualize detailed things in my "mind's eye". Because of this, i've always wondered w
by KronisLV 5y ago
I can definitely relate to some of this, since i also find it difficult to visualize detailed things in my "mind's eye". Because of this, i've always wondered whether artists and people in visually driven careers are on average better at this sort of visualization than the rest of us, or whether they also experience the same spectrum of variation.
More interestingly, some people don't have that ability in any capacity whatsoever, which is very interesting: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphantasia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aphantasia
It's about as startling of a thought, as discovering that some people don't have any sort of a internal monologue either. Now and then you find an interesting thread where people share their experiences in this regard, for example, this one on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/exan65/today_i_told_my_mom_that_i_have_no_internal/ https://www.reddit.com/r/NoStupidQuestions/comments/exan65/t...
The human mind is interesting stuff!
- Exuma 5y agoI draw and paint every day, and believe it or not I approach art in the same way. I can get flashes of what something looks like finished but they're somewhat distant feeling. On the other hand, I will just know exactly what to do from a deeper part of my subconscious that doesn't require thought (as far as composition, shape harmony, value relationships, etc). My friend has aphantasia and it's really hard for me to believe how difficult that must be. I've asked him... "so you can't even picture your parents face in your mind???" and he says no. That must be crazy...