Creativity- ? (what is this?)

I have always been fascinated by the processes of artists-composers-writers. Is there something special in their genes? Genes- genius, to be able to generate something new and find a place somewehere for their creations . I am the child of a fashion designer and an artist who was not public. My mother made our living, my father was the painter and sculptor. His art was his refuge from the degenerating brain disease which took my mother from us while she was still alive. In the "New World" or the "Big Apple" my parents found solace in music as well. For her, the piano meant escape from the world which was slowly and steadily closing in on her. So when can we call someone a genius? There is a cut-off on the I Q numbering scale where "genius" would begin. The word "genesis" also means originate, beginning and For me a genius is someone who creates from her inner being, some call it channeling, others have the ability to do "automatic" writing. They say that they write while in another state (of the mind) Then there are the talented people who must w ork hard and practice for hours each day before mastering an art Are they creative- I believe so. Interpretations of a dance step may make the performer have a totally uique body image. The thoughts which are bringing about the words of this Blog are creative. I wish to explore how different artists might have used outside influences to blend with their talent in order to present us with his personality and the workings of the mind. Right now there is a brain drain and I will continue this at some point.