Inspiration originates from the Latin inspirare-- to breathe in. When we add our breath to an idea, we emulate the Creator. We are born full of ideas. Don't give them up.
In my work as a therapist, it has been my good fortune to midwife some undiscovered poets, artists and writers. I truly believe creativity may be the stabilizing leg of the good life and an essential element to wellness. Where else can we have such control and generative power as in our imaginations?
Creativity can become rusty and dusty when left unused. It can be timid if unsupported. But it's rarely extinguished. Give it a little light and air, and it will give back to you in spades.
Julia Cameron has made a career out of encouraging creativity in her books series starting with The Artist's Way. It's a curriculum designed to nurture the reluctant or undiscovered artist; find it at your local new or used independent bookstore or library and try it out a few weeks.
There's plenty of websites that will jumpstart you if you're nervous or just want to dip your toe in the water. Try these:
languageisavirus.com with poetry, character and other generators
Mr. Picasso Head --DYI picasso portraits
auto modrian: Create your own Mondrian painting
National Gallery of Art interactive zone: from Spirographs to collages
But you don't need a computer to make stressless art. Go to the woods and build a fairy house in the roots of a tree using mosses and found objects, or try your hand at a Andy Goldsworthy inspired piece.
Mr. Picasso Head --DYI picasso portraits
auto modrian: Create your own Mondrian painting
National Gallery of Art interactive zone: from Spirographs to collages
But you don't need a computer to make stressless art. Go to the woods and build a fairy house in the roots of a tree using mosses and found objects, or try your hand at a Andy Goldsworthy inspired piece.
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