There are several ways to exercise your aesthetic creativity. Choose one to try below and set your goal to achieve it.
WHAT:
Curators are great at seeing the bigger picture. They are good at categorizing, sorting, and organizing. They can size things up and contextualize.
HOW:
Ways to tap into your inner Curator include:
- Interior Design
- Move your furniture around
- Get inspired at an antique shop
- Choose and hang your art intentionally
- Sampling Artist
- Collage
- Collecting
- Make a playlist of your favorite bands/songs
- Make a time capsule
RESOURCES:
How to Style Your Home
Quiz: What's your decorating style?
Create a Time Capsule
Create a playlist on Spotify
References:
http://www.hexanine.com/zeroside/unpacking-the-5-types-of-creativity/, Tim Lapetino
WHAT:
Craftsman are individuals who use their hands to create something. They focus on the details and are committed to honing their craft.
HOW:
Some options to harness your inner Craftsman include:
- Wood-working
- Black-smithing
- Carve
- Weld
- Build
- Screen Printing
- Computer programming
- Web Design
- 3D Printing
- Comedy
RESOURCES:
Columbus Idea Foundry
Learn Computer Programming
References:
http://www.hexanine.com/zeroside/unpacking-the-5-types-of-creativity/, Tim Lapetino
WHAT:
Makers are individuals who believe in doing it yourself. They aren't interested in perfection but rather the process of creating something and enjoying it.
HOW:
Activities that inspire your inner Maker include:
- Sewing
- Ceramics
- Glass Blowing
- Jewelry-Making
- Photography
- Painting
- Storytelling
- Improv acting
- Baking
- Knitting/Crochet
- Upcycle thrift finds
RESOURCES:
Sew to Speak
Cultural Arts Center
Glass Axis
Wild Goose Creative
References:
http://lauramillerartist.com/what-is-creative-wellness/, Laura Miller
