Creativity is not a pot of gold that only a few can find. Creativity is in all of us. We just need to know how to unlock our potential and get the creative juices flowing. Join me in this class as I walk you through the stages of the creative process to unlock your creativity. We use simple drawing exercises and playful brainstorming techniques to explore your creative side and train your creative thinking and sketching. Whether you’re an experienced artist or someone who doesn’t consider themselves creative (which, trust me, isn’t true – you will see), this class is for anyone who wants to get their creative juices flowing and generate fresh ideas.
What we do in class:
STEP ONE – Get The Hang of It
We will focus on the often underestimated part of preparation. 5 easy to do and fun drawing exercises will train your observation skills and get you into the practice of sketching. We keep it simple and focus on one single object – an orange.
STEP TWO – Mandatory Break
Once you have climbed the hill of preparation, I will send you on a pause – or incubation mode. This allows all the great information and drawing experience from your preparation to sink in.
STEP THREE – The Creative Exploration
In step three we explore our object in 6 creative ways and get the creative juice flowing. Get ready to:
- flip your perspective, zoom in and out
- play with pattern and surface design
- explore the magic of analogies
- learn to “let draw” when we learn how to write creative prompts for AI image generators like Dalle E or Chat GPT
Celebrate, Evaluate, and Start to Shine
Finally, let`s celebrate our results and see which ones have the potential for more. I will show you how to keep the juice alive, remembering which exercises work best for you and when and how often you can make them part of your routine.
Downloadable tools for the class:
Download your Creative Juice Magazine under Project and Resources and you are ready to go. This magazine contains a wealth of references, fun facts and special worksheets for all of the exercises we do in class.
Learn with me:
I’ve been working in creative professions for 20 years – not only as an illustrator but also as a copywriter, author, and design thinker. Ask me anything, anytime. I am happy to help you along your brainstorming process or whenever you get stuck in your creative process. There is room in the Discussion section for all your questions.
