Living Out Loud.

Friday, December 11, 2009

I have been doing a lot of research lately on creativity.  Why some people have it, why certain people think they don’t, and what activities we can participate in to foster the creative mind.

One name that keeps coming to me over and over again is Keri Smith.  You may remember her from when I mentioned the book, How to be an Explorer of the World.  I recently picked up Smith’s book Living Out Loud, and turned each page with sheer excitement.  This book, much like How to be an Explorer of the World, offers exercises in creativity.  These are not exercises meant to make you a better drawer, or painter, but to get you to pay attention, see the world from a different perspective, and conjure fresh ideas.

After visiting Keri Smith’s website, I have to admit, I have a little professional crush.  Her ideas are fantastic and witty, and I only wish that I thought of them first!  Take a trip to her site, and make sure you take a look at the Artist’s Survival Kit.

All images are property of Keri Smith.

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