INSPIRING CREATIVITY THROUGH WORD ASSOCIATION
Today's inspiration is the "MOONBEAM" ...the description is a 'ray of light from the moon'. You can create anything you like. But first, there is a little process called daydreaming that will take less than 5 mins that I'd like you to try. Here are the steps:
1. Find a quiet place (inside or outside) where you hopefully won't be disturbed for between 1-5 mins. I know that might be too much to ask for those of you with little ones, but you could do this when they are napping sometime throughout the day. Sometimes going outside is a good idea, as the natural world, gardens, etc, are very inspirational places.
2. Get into a comfortable position, sitting or lying down. Take a deep breath and observe your breath going in and out. Think of the word "moonbeam" and then notice what images or words appear in your mind. Think about what you associate with moonbeams.
For example, I associate the ocean and always think of the light of the moon on the water or on a person's face. I imagine the moon loving the people below because it shines a light for us to see. I realise I have a deep fondness for the moon. The moon when full, is always for me, a very creative time. It sheds light. It seems friendly. I think of dancing under the light of the moon, I am reminded of the story of The Owl and the Pussycat. I think of the song with the words, "by the light, of the silvery moon" and all these associations begin to inspire me.
3. Create (draw, paint, write a poem or story) a creation that began with the "MOONBEAM" as your inspiration. It doesn't necessarily even have to include a moonbeam at all, it might be about the stars or something else that seems completely unrelated. This exercise is about how inspiration comes to us through word association.
4. This is a good thing to practise anytime you have a few minutes here and there, before you know it you'll have so many ideas, you won't be able to keep up with them all!
5. Once you have completed the exercise, I'd love to see or read your creations!
Have a wonderful creative day everyone!!
Love K xx
Today's inspiration is the "MOONBEAM" ...the description is a 'ray of light from the moon'. You can create anything you like. But first, there is a little process called daydreaming that will take less than 5 mins that I'd like you to try. Here are the steps:
1. Find a quiet place (inside or outside) where you hopefully won't be disturbed for between 1-5 mins. I know that might be too much to ask for those of you with little ones, but you could do this when they are napping sometime throughout the day. Sometimes going outside is a good idea, as the natural world, gardens, etc, are very inspirational places.
2. Get into a comfortable position, sitting or lying down. Take a deep breath and observe your breath going in and out. Think of the word "moonbeam" and then notice what images or words appear in your mind. Think about what you associate with moonbeams.
For example, I associate the ocean and always think of the light of the moon on the water or on a person's face. I imagine the moon loving the people below because it shines a light for us to see. I realise I have a deep fondness for the moon. The moon when full, is always for me, a very creative time. It sheds light. It seems friendly. I think of dancing under the light of the moon, I am reminded of the story of The Owl and the Pussycat. I think of the song with the words, "by the light, of the silvery moon" and all these associations begin to inspire me.
3. Create (draw, paint, write a poem or story) a creation that began with the "MOONBEAM" as your inspiration. It doesn't necessarily even have to include a moonbeam at all, it might be about the stars or something else that seems completely unrelated. This exercise is about how inspiration comes to us through word association.
4. This is a good thing to practise anytime you have a few minutes here and there, before you know it you'll have so many ideas, you won't be able to keep up with them all!
5. Once you have completed the exercise, I'd love to see or read your creations!
Have a wonderful creative day everyone!!
Love K xx
NB: The creative exercises archived here are available for anyone who wants more inspiration and creative expression in their lives. There is no limit on how often you particpate, how many exercises you do, or what order you do them in. They are an extension of my book "Beyond the Stick Figure: hope and encouragement for anyone who has ever wanted to be creative"
NB: Please note that this blog is only being used as an archive/storage/resource facility for Inspire Create with artist Karin Taylor on Facebook. It exists to help people find all the creative exercises I have posted on Facebook more easily. To engage and interact, to join in the fun, please join us at Facebook @Inspire Create with artist Karin Taylor and please post your contributions, creations and artwork on Facebook rather than this blog. Thank you and aloha, Karin
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