By David
Creative Inspirations #1: The Artist Child
Creative inspirations is a new series of inspirational quotations and uplifting photographs to reawaken your inner playfulness and creativity.
The Artist Child
'All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once she grows up.' - Pablo Picasso
Some Reflections
I've been fortunate to discover blogging and writing as a way of expressing my creative side - to breathe life into my inner child and to refuse to completely grow up.
Have you been able to remain an artist whilst growing up? How do you express your creative side?
Please share your experiences and ideas in the comments. I'm excited to hear other people unleash their creativity.
Thanks to ishrona for the photograph.
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#1. Jasmin Tragas
Hi David. I definitely feel that blogging and social media in general has been a strong catalyst to unleash the creative child within, once more!
I think blogging helps, because it's good practice in creating something from nothing. As an art teacher, my mother used to instruct students to scribble if they felt a creative block. Also subscribing to some creative projects has helped - photography challenges on Flickr, group writing projects etc. Collaboration can really help to nurture that creative streak!
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#2. David
Hi Jasmin,
I hadn't thought about social media as unleashing creativity - but when I think about it, it is amazing what I find on stumble and twitter.
I think I'd really like a 'scribble pad' blog to write down any/all my thoughts. I love blogging at beplayful.org, but I have clear boundaries about what I should/shouldn't post here in terms of ideas and content.
Photography is another brilliant one for me - I love Flickr! Have you read my post, the Colours of Everyday Life?
I'm definitely going to think about subscribing to some group creative projects. To give much needed purpose and direction to my creative thoughts.
Thank you so much Jasmin for your comment, so many ideas you've shared.
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