“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
“There are no secrets in life; just hidden truths that lie beneath the surface.” — Michael C. Hall get down in the dirt walk barefoot through the grasses stirred by wildness * * * Quiet Discovery ~ Inspiration hides in the simplest spots; just look in the leaves and at things close by • For … More Hidden Truths
“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
“The dance is a poem of which each movement is a word.” — Mata Hari listen says the wind choreographed dance of limbs ballet of beauty * * * The world is rich with prompts to help us develop and express our creative selves. For tips and exercises to open up new ways of seeing … More Language of Dance
“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
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein gardens all aglow lanterns capture magic moods harvest moon gala Inspired by Lyme Art Colony Harry Hoffman’s “Harvest Moon Walk” (ca 1912) painting of festive merry makers, present day local artists decorated 20” spherical lanterns for display in the Florence Griswold Museum’s gardens ~ Photos and ”Merry … More Merry Makers
“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
“Sometimes it’s good to contrast what you like with something else. It makes you appreciate it even more.” — Darby Conley misty morning veil juxtaposition of tone contrasts of beauty Contrasts of tones, interests, intensities offer a powerful way of telling a story. Say Yes! to Your Creative Self is filled with tips and exercises … More Contrast
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