Sometimes, when considering a problem, it is necessary to shift the mind into another gear. When seeking to see in another way, the background noise of the world can stop the tiny seeds of new thoughts breaking through. It is for this reason a detailed form of sketching can come into its own. The cognitive act of seeing the delicate nuances on the surface of a pebble seems to make still something inside and if I am stuck on a problem, it is sometimes the key which is needed to release the small creativity in my head.
