Does creativity depend on risk taking?

Looking at Art:

When they first started painting with dots and building blocks of color, the Impressionists were ridiculed. El Greco and Van Gogh did not receive true recognition until well after their deaths. These artists were determined to take risks and as a result became innovators with historical stature. Perhaps creating new art requires an artist to take risks. If they were satisfied with doing the same art over and over, there might not be motivation to continue. What do you think?

 Work in the Studio:

I have found that failures can generate success. When a piece is unsatisfactory, it will sometimes require a second try which often resolves the weaknesses in the first attempt. Taking the chance to create something new, based on earlier work, which did not live up to your standards can break boundaries and open possibilities. The idea for the sculpture shown here, came from a piece I made long ago, inspired by a figure in a kimono. I was looking for the suggestion of flowing drapery. As usual, the final result does not resemble the original piece, but it does have elements of the flowing curves I wished to achieve. The addition of texture has the look of drapery. 

Coming Up For Air, Ceramic Sculpture, 10” x 6” 10”, view 1 and view 2