I have been an artist for over 30 years, and taught creativity to mostly older adults for ten of those. One big block was that the people I taught had quite refined aesthetic sensibilities and they would become discouraged when their creations didn't immediately match up. I helped them to enjoy the creating without being as concerned about the outcome.
Also I think it is helpful for people to realise that they don't need to be an artist to be creative. I personally love the term 'creatives', I think it contains a playfulness that being an artist doesn't always convey. In my experience being an artist is more of a calling and is usually all consuming.
Your quilts are fantastic! I’m actually hand stitching my very first quilt right now! Thank you for inspiring! Clarifying question—how far are we reading in the book this week? 📕 Ty!
Your early quilts sure reflect your freedom and happiness! So glad you were able to find your way out of depression
I have been an artist for over 30 years, and taught creativity to mostly older adults for ten of those. One big block was that the people I taught had quite refined aesthetic sensibilities and they would become discouraged when their creations didn't immediately match up. I helped them to enjoy the creating without being as concerned about the outcome.
Also I think it is helpful for people to realise that they don't need to be an artist to be creative. I personally love the term 'creatives', I think it contains a playfulness that being an artist doesn't always convey. In my experience being an artist is more of a calling and is usually all consuming.
Your quilts are fantastic! I’m actually hand stitching my very first quilt right now! Thank you for inspiring! Clarifying question—how far are we reading in the book this week? 📕 Ty!
I am starting today, and I read week 1 today, we will reflect as a group on Sunday on zoom.
WAIT, WAIT, you're in PDX too! 🙋🏾♀️🙋🏾♀️