Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Michelangelo News
Did you see the latest art news? Click on the link below to read the article about the possible Michelangelo finding. Wouldn't it be amazing to have a famous work of art on your living room wall?
http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978594999
http://news.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978594999
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Develop Your Creativity
I was reading the Sunday paper this morning, and I came across an article in the USA Weekend magazine section. There was an article written by Laura Hoxworth about developing creativity that I found interesting. Here's the article:
Develop Your Creativity
Are you the creative type? Shelley Carson, Ph.D., thinks you are. "We are all creative," says the author of Your Creative Brain. Creative thinking and problem-solving play a big part in all areas of life - so artists, scientists, athletes, parents and business leaders can all benefit from enhancing their innate creative potential. The first step: developing an environment that encourages creativity. Here's how:
Increase your exposure. Surround yourself with creative people and creative work to inspire and challenge your inner creativity. Attend concerts, visit art galleries, volunteer at a museum or join a book club or writers group.
Be open. "Don't let premature judgments poison your creative environment," Carson cautions. Recognize your judgmental thoughts and the negative comments of others - and challenge both.
Find time to be alone. Creativity flourishes when you make time to relax and contemplate the events in your life. Try a reflective exercise such as journaling. "Connect the pieces of your daily life into a meaningful mosaic," Carson suggests.
Appreciate nature. "The effect of natural beauty on the mind inspires creativity," Carson says. Mountains, forests and beaches aren't the only options - escape to nature in city parks or even your own backyard.
Develop Your Creativity
Are you the creative type? Shelley Carson, Ph.D., thinks you are. "We are all creative," says the author of Your Creative Brain. Creative thinking and problem-solving play a big part in all areas of life - so artists, scientists, athletes, parents and business leaders can all benefit from enhancing their innate creative potential. The first step: developing an environment that encourages creativity. Here's how:
Increase your exposure. Surround yourself with creative people and creative work to inspire and challenge your inner creativity. Attend concerts, visit art galleries, volunteer at a museum or join a book club or writers group.
Be open. "Don't let premature judgments poison your creative environment," Carson cautions. Recognize your judgmental thoughts and the negative comments of others - and challenge both.
Find time to be alone. Creativity flourishes when you make time to relax and contemplate the events in your life. Try a reflective exercise such as journaling. "Connect the pieces of your daily life into a meaningful mosaic," Carson suggests.
Appreciate nature. "The effect of natural beauty on the mind inspires creativity," Carson says. Mountains, forests and beaches aren't the only options - escape to nature in city parks or even your own backyard.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
American Gothic Parodies
What was your favorite parody of American Gothic? Why did you like this one? Answer for a GET ticket!!
Monday, October 4, 2010
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