If you have blue eyes, it can be tricky to describe them. How do you describe a sea that is perfectly depicted in a painting? How do you describe a sky, whose crisp and refreshing air is etched into your memory? How about a winter season, whose whiteness paints a picture in your head of a clean sweep across the country? These are all questions that have been haunting me ever since I discovered how difficult it is to adequately describe something that is so intrinsic to who you are.
I want to tell you about a creative writing exercise that will surely jog your imagination and allow you to paint a mental image of brown eyes that will linger with you forever.
Take a Walk
The first step to creating an image that will stay with you is to take a walk. It is well known that the human brain is more receptive to new information when it is actively engaged in another activity. If you listen closely, you can almost hear the gears grinding as your mind processes new ideas and stores them away for future use. Studies have also shown that getting a bit of exercise can increase your creativity. So, take a walk – any kind of walk will do – and allow your mind to wander. You can even bring your own music to play while you are walking. It is known that even the most ordinary of activities, such as folding laundry or cooking dinner, can increase the productivity of your neural pathways. Engage with your senses and allow your mind to become more receptive to creative ideas.
Think About The Colors
When you think about it, brown eyes are the combination of two very distinct colors: green and yellow hues. The key is to remember that these are not really colors but rather a combination of various tones of brown. Have you ever noticed how the color brown seems to disappear, only to reappear in places where it is least expected? This is similar to the way that your eyes behave: they can be anywhere from a light tawny yellow to a deep chocolate brown, depending on the lighting and angle at which you are eyeing them. So, as you take your walks, try to remember this and capture the “essence” of brown eyes in your writing.
Play With Words
A good descriptive poet would know how to use all the right words to paint an image in your head and allow you to truly understand what it is that you are feeling or seeing. But sometimes, words can be tricky. If you find that you are having trouble describing something, it can be a big help to think in terms of pictures instead. Use your own eyes as a guide for the right combination of colors and shapes to give a true impression of what you are seeing. As you get more comfortable with using your visual imagination, you can start to play around with words and try out different synonyms for a word or phrase that you have trouble grasping. Sometimes, a fresh pair of eyes can help you find the right words to express what you are trying to convey. This is one of the best tips for those who struggle with language: when you are stuck for words, look at pictures and play around with them. You never know what combinations might spark an idea that will change the way you look at things. All it takes is a little bit of imagination and something to play with. This tip will allow you to find the words that will best represent your thoughts and feelings about brown eyes, no matter how hard they may be to describe.
Describe What You Know
It can be helpful to think about what you know, instead of what you see. This can help you find the words that will create the picture in your head of brown eyes that you are looking for. First, think about your own experience. When was the last time you felt this way about something? What is your relationship with this color or phenomenon? Think about your own values and what you believe in. What is your standpoint on the matter? These are all questions that can help you find the right descriptive narrative. It might be helpful to write down your discoveries as you go along. If you find that you are struggling to find the right combination of words, go back and review what you have written. Often, the more you write, the more ideas you will have and the better your writing will become. Learning how to write is a lifelong process, but it can be helpful to look back on your work and see how much you have improved over time. Plus, if you ever decide that this exercise was useful, you can always go back and read your work in progress. This is also a good method for fixing spelling errors. Plus, when you are looking for a new job, a portfolio of your published work is a great way to get your foot in the door. But, more importantly, it means you have something to show for your efforts. So, although this may be hard to believe, it can be beneficial to put your writing skills to the test and get them out there, even if it is just for practice purposes. After all, good writing can only make you better a writer.
Make It Personal
If you are looking to write something that is purely descriptive, it can be helpful to make it personal. What is more interesting to you about this subject? Is there a specific reason why you are drawn to it? Perhaps you have had a bad experience with this color and you are looking to put a positive spin on it. Or maybe you have a close friend that has this same color combination in their eyes and you are trying to find a way to describe their unique features to someone that you hope will love them just as much as you do. Whatever the reason, we all have a closer connection to something that is essentially meaningless in the grand scheme of things. This is why it can be helpful to tie your writing directly to something that you know and love. Using your own experience as a guide, write down your thoughts and feelings about this issue that seems to be getting the better of you. Plus, when you are in the process of writing, you can always ask questions. This is what makes writing such a strong tool; you have the ability to ask for clarification on anything and someone will certainly be able to help you out. With that in mind, what do you need to know about brown eyesight? Start by describing your personal experience and how you feel about the matter. From there, you can branch out and talk about your values and what you believe in. In the end, the only person that can really answer your questions is you. So, even though it might be difficult to put into words all that you are going through, there is no replacement for really getting into your own head and writing it all down. This is a creative writing exercise that will allow you to open up and be as specific as possible. Plus, the very fact that you are asking questions shows that you are very much engaged and interested in learning more about this matter.
Take A Short Break
After you have written for a while, it can be helpful to take a break and come back to it with fresh eyes. If you find that you are getting bogged down in the minutia of everyday life, it can be helpful to take a step back and refresh your memory. Often, we are so distracted by the small things in life that we forget about the big picture. Sometimes, it can be helpful to take a step back and look at things from a different perspective. Sometimes, being in the moment and living in the now can help you find that extra gear that you need to get through the day. When you come back to your writing with this fresh perspective, you will be able to see things in a different light. It can be difficult to truly put into words how you are feeling at this point – maybe you are overwhelmed with joy or maybe you are a tiny bit angry – but your writing will tell you exactly what you are thinking and feeling without any distortion.