To me, there is nothing more inspiring than picking up a new tool or medium and getting to just experiment and play with it. But, with the holidays just passing and the snow coming down, you may be like me snuggling up on the couch not wanting to go anywhere, and perhaps a bit hard up for cash to be…
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Why You Should Be Journaling
Journaling is essential to creativity. If you’re religious about keeping an art journal, or carry around a notebook… you know exactly what I”m talking about. If you don’t, well… you’re probably thinking about those “Dear Diary” entries you used to write back in middle school, or maybe you’ve seen some beautiful art journals and you’re thinking they’re just for “artists”….
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Switch Off Auto Pilot
We all get stuck doing the same routines day after day. And in doing so, our minds are running more and more on auto pilot. Consciously turn it off for today. Turn off your auto pilot and pay attention to what your doing. Shake things up a bit. If you find yourself in a routine activity, change course. Try something new….
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The Messiness of Art
I love the messiness of art sometimes, so I’ve collected some images with that idea in mind. Let yourself go, let yourself play with your art, and you will truly feel free! 1. Blues – An abstract painting, 2. Art is my comfort (art journal), 3. Art, 4. SPEAK LOUDLY art journal page, 5. Color Pencils, 6. Art Journal January…
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What is Creativity & Why is it Important?
When faced with the word “creativity”, most people tend to start thinking of famous artists like Picasso or Andy Warhol, or perhaps they think of famous writers, poets, or even John Lennon or another musician they admire. But creativity is really just a human trait that we all posses, so why not think of ourselves, or the people around us?…
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