“Find a space where you can be creative and a place where you are open for free thinking, you want to enjoy what you are doing and do what you are best at.” — David Karp palette of colors creative sanctuary subtle influence * * * Greens and Blues ~ With so many sizes, colors, … More Subtle Influence
“People are most creative when they care about their work and they’re stretching their skills.” — Teresa Amabile stretch the way you see woven basket with pansies wren sees otherwise * * * See beyond the expected ~ Hanging basket of pansies. Nest nestled in folds. Check out “Say Yes! to Your Creative Self” for … More Stretching Exercises
“I found I could say things with color and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way – things I had no words for.” — Georgia O’Keeffe bobbles of color determined by soil and sun organic painting * * * With their pom-poms of varying shades of purple, pink and blue, Hydrangeas are a virtual … More Organic Painting
“Sometimes the embers are better than the campfire.” — Thomas Overbury flames shrink to embers before bursting forth again restoring day’s light * * * Radiant Heat ~ With its throat of gold, this glowing red daylily illuminates the garden • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Glowing Embers” haiku by Mary O’Connor © 2024 Say … More Radiant Heat
“You can never go wrong with a little pink; a lot works too.” — Dana Dalgetty totems of color emotions piled to the sky spectrum of pleasure * * * Spectrum of Creativity ~ Colors are important stimulants of creativity, with warm colors, such as pink, provoking emotions of comfort, peace and calm; hot colors, … More Influence of Color
“Beauty awakens the soul to act.” — Dante Alighieri impetus of joy sight of beauty stimulates artistic vision * * * Stimulants of creativity ~ Shades of color, fragrance of beauty, softness of petals • Say Yes! to Your Creative Self is filled with tips and exercises for building creativity possibilities. Available here. Pride of … More Shades of Beauty
“All sorts of things can happen when you’re open to new ideas and playing around with things.” — Stephanie Kwolek open to ideas cup of creativity chalice of fancies Opening the door to creativity begins with the opening of both our eyes and our minds. Saying Yes! to your creative self is a first step … More An Open Mind
“To be creative means to be in love with life.” — Osho splash of bright color stretch of imagination creative lift-off * * * COMING SOON! ~My new book, Say Yes! to Your Creative Self, explores the ins and outs of creativity. Written for all who think they don’t have a creative bone in their … More Creative Bud
“Our days are a kaleidoscope. Every instant a change takes place in the contents. New harmonies, new contrasts, new combinations of every sort.” — Henry Ward Beecher colors shapes sizes collide in changing patterns harmony happens * * * Kaleidoscope ~ With its combination of curved and pointed shapes, layered in pinks and whites, this … More Kaleidoscope
“Happiness held is the seed; Happiness shared is the flower.” — John Harrigan collage of petals acres and acres of smiles happiness in bloom * * * Flower Farm ~ With over 750,000 tulips, representing 100+ unique varieties, Wicked Tulips is the largest U-Pick Flower Farm in New England • Photos by Jan Logozzo • “Shared … More Shared Happiness
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