The Habit of Daily Creative Expression
Have you ever thought about incorporating more creativity into your day? Maybe you could take some time to sketch or write down a few thoughts. Or maybe that's already something you do on a regular basis, but there are always new avenues for exploration and discovery. Here are just a few of the websites where you'll find new ideas, activities to try, and the tools necessary to carry out these fun exercises:
Boredom is something we all have in common. It was no surprise that hobbies began emerging as an alternative way people could combat this boredom—especially with so much information available today. With so many choices, it can be difficult to narrow down what you want to do. To help with that, here are some great websites to check out:
What do you like to do? This might seem like a silly question, but there's a lot we can learn by being honest with ourselves and taking an inventory of our interests. Obviously, everyone has different tastes when it comes to art and creative expression. But even though we all approach these activities in different ways, it's also true that there are some universal principles; the necessary ingredients for creative expression. Here are some websites that explain and explore these topics:
For many people, developing an idea into a visual expression of that idea is one step, but selling art requires a whole new set of skills. While creativity is necessary to produce a piece of original artwork, selling your work requires an additional set of skills. Here are some websites on specific aspects of the art world:
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Not only do people buy products and services online, but also publishers sell ebooks. They are 100% digital products that are written and published by authors who already have a promising track record in their field. PaidContentBooks.com is a directory of paid ebooks that they believe will interest you.
In addition to subscription boxes, the other emerging trend in e-commerce is the deliverable box. Here are some websites with more information about them:
If you know what you want to create, then it's time to start the process of doing so. Whether you're a first time writer or an established painter, there are a variety of resources available on the web that can help you get started:
Taking good photos is a skill that anyone can learn. There are several websites and articles out there offering advice on this subject. Here are a few of the best ones:
Painters have a lot to learn from photographers about lighting. It's one of the most difficult aspects of art. Fortunately there are a number of websites to help painters learn how to improve their techniques:
Artists and photographers can make good money through stock photography, provided they are able to find the right image at the right time. Before making images available for download, digital artists must first follow certain requirements and sign an agreement to confirm that they have done so. This article explains what stock art is and how you can get involved in this profitable business venture:
The categories above represent only a small selection of topics within the realm of creativity. You will find that many others are related to emotion, intellect, imagination, meditation, and thought.
However you choose to express yourself creatively, here's wishing you much success. Have fun with it!
In art as in love, instinct is enough. - Jack Kerouac
Paintings Are Made with Paint
http://paintingsaremadewithpaint.blogspot.co.uk/2011/05/quotes-from-famous-artists-about-art.html
Quotes from Famous Artists About Art: Thoughts From the Greats(Infographic)
https://www.designerdepot.com/blog/infographic-quotes-on-art/
Words of Wisdom From Famous Artists
http://dailydoseofdesign.com/dailydoseofdesign/2010/09/words-of-wisdom-from-famous.html
The Artistic Mind: Understanding the Creative Process
http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/theautisticchoirboy/?p=17108
Creative Thinking and Creativity - Definitions, Skills, Tips = Art and Design Ideas for Students On TpT: An Educational Blog For Teachers and Students (February 24, 2016) http://gigademics.
Conclusion
The material in this article is intended for educational purposes only. The author is not a trained psychologist or licensed therapist. Nothing contained herein should be considered to be psychological advice, therapy or diagnosis.
All children need to learn fundamental skills that apply across the board, such as language arts, math, science and social skills. Art and music education also play an important role as they are necessary to stimulate the creative side of children who would otherwise develop into boring adults who lack imagination and creativity.