Week 10
Chapter 13: The Revolution
Personal & Self-Created Forms and Living Artfully
- Creative forms (or ‘hobbies’) help you color outside the lines and breakthrough rigid cultural norms
- No single person or organization determines what is art
- Creativity is accessible to everyone
- Create freely without attachment or preconceived ideas
Types of Self-Created Forms:
- Graphic
- Food Art
- Box Art & Found Objects
- Inventors & Model Makers
- Game Makers
- Computer Artists
- Designers
- Wood Sculpture
- Fabric Artists, Weavers, and Quilters
- Architecture
- Glass Art
The Critic: Part II
- Make an alley of your inner critic.
- Set firm boundaries and do not expect others to support your endeavors
- Be selective of who you turn to for criticism or feedback
- Avoid entering contests or shows until you are confident in your purpose
- You are who you should be seeking support and acceptance from
- Choose grounded people as allies who are doing their lives and their art in a balanced way
- Ensure that you trust and are attracted to perspective of your support group, mentor, and art partner
- Don’t make others’ feedback you entire reality
Exercises:
- Appendix 2: Into the Woods – Going Home visualization
- The Creative Fire Comb Weekly Update pg 191
