Be Creative! Activities
Easy Fun Creativity Projects & Exercises
By Chris Dunmire
Who says that crayons
are just for kids? Who says that art has to hang in a gallery to be worthy of admiration? Who says that if you don't do it
right, don't do it at all? Not me.
I say: You're never too old to enjoy that childlike creativity within you. You're never to old to stop learning new things. You're never too old to express those silly, spontaneous urges lurking inside you waiting to get out. Oh, you may hold back at the office or in front of others who don't appreciate such things, but here it's safe for you to let go and explore your creativity!
True creativity should be fun and uninhibited. It doesn't impose ridiculous restrictions such as staying 'within the lines' or producing perfect works of art. Creativity should be fun and exploratory; messy, and when necessary, left unfinished. The bottom line is... creativity should be enjoyed!
My Be Creative! Adults exists to dispel the common notions that you have to be a child, an artist, or full of innovative ideas to enjoy your creativity. My goal is to help you to harness the creative energy within you to de-stress, inspire new ideas, and simply have fun! So come inside and experience your creativity... You need not be "good" at anything to enjoy these pages, just be creative!
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