When's the last time you made art just for you, not for grades or likes? If it's been a while, you're not alone. Many of us have lost touch with unbridled creativity.
But what's the worst that could happen if you made an ugly art monster? A few chuckles at deformed stick figures never killed anyone.
But What If This Year Was Different?
Imagine if 2024 was the year you dusted off the ol' spark and made magnificently strange art again. Said to hell with inner critics and danced like no one's watching.
Studies show creative play reduces cortisol and anxiety by 45% in just 20 minutes! Art also releases dopamine and serotonin, amping up the happy vibes.
Making art as adults provides the same benefits it did when we were kids - only now we can enjoy a glass of wine while we get our Van Gogh on!
How Can We Jumpstart Our Creativity?
Make Art FOR You
Set aside at least 30 minutes a day to create with zero expectations. Make art to discharge stress, not produce museum-worthy pieces.
Squish clay, splatter paint, scribble in notebooks - it's all about the process, not the end product. If perfectionism creeps in, remember: Bob Ross didn't give a flying fig about perfect - just happy little accidents!
Take Inspiration From Greats
Study artists and authors who broke all the rules. Let Basquiat's wild designs, Plath's radical authenticity, Mozart's boundary-pushing music inspire you to be original.
Try writing an angsty poem in Plath's style, painting abstract squiggles like Basquiat, or moving freely to Mozart. Masters give us courage to experiment.
Learn Something New
Take weekend classes in improv, sculpture, writing - whatever piques your interest. Developing skills activates different neural pathways, unlocking creativity.
Learning new forms of expression boosts confidence and problem-solving skills too. Just take it one baby step at a time out of your comfort zone.
MAKe Time For It
Schedule at least 15 minutes of playful creative time every day. Guard that time jealously - don't let it get hijacked by meetings and minutiae.
Consistent little actions add up to big results. Studies show daily art boosts productivity and mental health exponentially. Get your creating on!
FiNd Community
Seek out encouraging people who uplift your art, not judge it. Share works-in-progress, give feedback, collaborate on projects.
Neuroscience shows social support sustains creativity over time by stimulating oxytocin and vasopressin. Surround yourself with fellow weirdos who just get it.
What IF This Was The Year You Came Alive?
What if you became a creativity crusader in 2024? Made art to process emotions, forged connections through collaborations, and fully self-expressed?
Now is the time to rediscover your artistic superpowers. Our community is here to champion you, inspire you, and appreciate your perfectly imperfect creations.
Let's get weird-er!
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