How to Make Your Own Mandala
In last week’s post I discovered some of the first suggested creative therapy offered by psychologists was from and by Carl Jung. He encouraged his patients to create their own mandalas as a form of stress release. So today, I’m going to show you...
How to Evaluate Your Creative Thinking
A LONG LONG time ago on Artist Strong I shared a rubric for creative thinking, created by the Association of American Colleges and Universities. Today I want to walk through the 6 categories of assessment because it can be a great way to frame and reflect on your...
10 Creative Prompts for Thumbnail Sketching
Do you miss drawing? Have you always wanted to try? Today’s How-To offers a way to dip your toes in the creative waters. Have you heard of thumb nail sketches? Thumbnails are small drawings (thus the moniker thumbnail drawing) that artists generally use when planning...How to “See” Creatively
You don’t have to leave your small town or home country to see the world with fresh eyes. All you have to do is bring a foreigner to you. “Oh my God, there are so many good photo ops here.” “Huh?” “Do you see this dilapidated carwash? Ohhh! Or how about the signage...
Art Activity: Learn about Texture
Today on Artist Strong I am going to go all Art Teacher on you. Last time I did, you learned about LINE, an important element of art. Line, one might argue, forms the basis of all visuals. Today, we are going to talk about texture, another important element, which is...
Sharpen Your Skills: Understanding Value
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