Learning from Leonardo da Vinci: Habits of a Creative Artist, Scientist, Inventor

Most famously known for his Mona Lisa painting, Leonardo da Vinci was not only an artist, but a scientist and inventor as well. His creative genius was chronicled through his art and journals, and research has revealed him to be a true Renaissance man and far ahead of his time.

This feature on the Creativity Portal, Learning from Leonardo, explores da Vinci's methods and habits related to his creativity and spotlights information from the the book, How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci: Seven Steps to Genius Every Day by Michael J. Gelb.

Also included is a list of recommended Leonardo da Vinci Websources that do an excellent job at showcasing da Vinci's art, journal pages, sketches, and inventions.

Featured Articles about Leonardo da Vinci, His Genius and Creativity

Think Like a Genius and Its Qualities
By Runel Soria
According to Thomas Alva Edison "Genius is ninety nine percent perspiration and one percent inspiration" this mean that you must be more on hard work than wishing to be someone.

What Box?
By Nellie Jacobs
You don't have to be involved in the arts or an inventor to be imaginative. Creativity comes in all forms and shapes.

Arte / Scienza: Mind Mapping & More
By Linda Dessau
Mind mapping is a whole-brain method for generating and organizing ideas, originated by Tony Buzan, and largely inspired by Da Vinci's approach to note taking.

Sfumato: Open to Anything
By Linda Dessau
Da Vinci's Sfumato is a willingness to embrace ambiguity, paradox, and uncertainty.

Dimostrazione: Leaping into Our Experiences
By Linda Dessau
Da Vinci's Dimostrazione is about learning from our mistakes.

Corporalita: The Body — A Strong House for Your Creativity
By Linda Dessau
Da Vinci's Corporalita is the the cultivation of grace, ambidexterity, fitness, and poise.

Sensazione: Awakening the Senses
By Linda Dessau
"Sensazione" is dedicated to re-awakening and sharpening each of the five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch.

Connessione: Everything is Connected
By Linda Dessau
Michael Gelb defines the concept of Connessione as, "A recognition of and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all things and phenomena."

Curiosita: Curiousity, da Vinci Style
By Linda Dessau
Creativity asks of us a certain level of curiousity.