Twenty ways to be creative
By Kathy Cano-Murillo, CraftyChica.com
1. Find a comfy spot close by to daydream, doodle, and brainstorm ideas of things you always wanted to do. Decorate the area to make it inviting to return there often.
2. Find a random station on Pandora for background music whilke you work, clean or create. Make sure it is music that will inspire (but not distract).
3. Change your routine – take a new route home from work, wear your hair different, revamp a favorite clothing item, watch a new show, listen to a new band, read a novel.
4. Set aside an hour to people watch and window shop. Listen to the conversations around you and see what themes you can extract to add messages to your art.
5. Take an art class that is outside of your comfort zone.
6. Open the dictionary and randomly find five new words. Use them as a theme for your work.
7. Go to a concert, even if it is too see a local band or a lounge singer.
8. Indulge in your favorite dessert and think how you can translate the flavors into art.
9. Videotape your daily activities, make a video and give it a title.
10. Make a list of all the things happening in your life right now that make you happy and then use it to make an art collage.
11. Invent a slogan for a t-shirt.
12. Go to a clothing store and try on all kinds of garments like characters do in movies. Don't forget to twirl in front of the mirror!
13. Paint and/or embellish your office supplies.
14. Create an inspiration board of things you want to do, places you want to go, things you want to make. Hang it where you'll have to stare at it everyday - above the bathroom mirror, by the phone...
15. Buy flowers or plants from the garden shop. Plant them, name them and then sketch them.
16. Make some bookmarks with your favorite author quotes. Go to the library and leave them on random tables for others to pick up and use.
17. Learn how to say "Hello!" in a variety of different languages. Use them in your art and emails!
18. Look at objects around you and see what can be used as a stencil. Use paint to create art with it.
19. Visit a pet store. Watch two animals - their mannerisims, emotions, etc - think up a conversation that might be taking place between them. This sounds really weird, but it's a great way to add a new kind of emotion to your art or writing.
20. Strive to inspire others. Do your best to be a good example of what a creative person is!
Peace, love, and glitter!
Kathy :-)
3 chica comments:
Love them all but especially #20! You totally live up to that one!
Taking your advice in sunny Canada!
xoxo
Wendy
Love, love, love this post. I'm going to print it off and put it in my crafting scrap book.
xoxox Katharine
how did you make that thing in the photo? could you post a how-to on that?
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