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What will you create today?



Strategies

Daily routines of famous creatives

Donald M. Rattner

Designate a Creative Space

Establishing place.


Creativity

Abstract

Michael Michalko

What's not taught in school

About creative thinking.

People

Creativity 101

James C. Kaufman, PhD

Creativity 101: Defining Creativity

The history of the study of creativity.

Muses

Symbol of Lull

Modern Day Muses

Lull

Muse of pauses, breaks, and diversion.


Genius

Genius Habits

Genius Habits

Manage Your Energy, Not Your Time

Sustaining the creative process.

C-1-2-3

Creative Outlets

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Creative Outlets

A lifetime of creative opportunity.

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Creative ADVENTures

ADVENTure #1

Think Outside the Gift Box

How many times have you heard, "It's always been done this way?"


Interact

The Great Creativity Illuminator

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The Great Creativity Illuminator

Curious? Crack your openness to experience and let the light shine in!

Coaching

Blessen art

Jill Allison Bryan

How one bullet sparked creative chaos

And changed Karen Blessen's life forever.

Art making

Painting

Robert Joyner

Mastering Watercolors: 4 Drawing Skills

Take your at from average to exceptional.


Writing

Perfect Personal Essay

Nancy Slonim Aronie

Crafting the story only you can write

Write in a way that moves, connects, and resonates.

Printables

Art by Angela Blaha

Angela Blaha

The Unfinished Painting

What happens to art that never gets completed?

Teaching

Fostering Creativity in Children

Abby Connors

The Secret Life of Puppets

What stories, props, and costumes stir in children.