Art Explorer #1 - Creativity & Inspiration

What does creativity mean to me?  That is a good question, as it is not something that I would think about daily.  However, expressing my creativity is something I do daily.  After sitting back and thinking deeply about what creativity means to me I have come up with some definitions of creativity, which in fact are creative acts that I have personally experienced.

Creativity is trying something new & exciting!

As a child, I convinced my parents to let me try a horse back riding summer camp.  This has been something I continue to take part in on a recreational basis.

Creativity is changing what you do. 

Skiing is something that I have being actively involved in since I could walk!  Enjoying this winter sport lead me to trying something new.  In high school I picked up snowboarding and it is now one of my favourite winter past times.

Creativity is letting your mind explore to create your own master piece.

Creativity is taking risks.

This was such an exhilarating experience.  And yes, it was safe.  This was at a friends cottage where many people go cliff jumping.  There were signs posted and as lifeguards, my friends and I made sure to check the area for rocks, check the depth, and of course we all wore our life jackets!

And of course, creativity is having fun & bringing out your inner child.

So as I mentioned above, my creativity comes from inspiration.

Friends are inspiration.

This is a card I made for a friend who goes to school far away and only makes it home a few times a year.  I truly miss this friend.  Of course the story behind what I included on the card is based on past events that created memories never to be forgotten.

This is a birthday cake that I made with some friends.  We decided to make this as a surprise that we know would be enjoyed and remembered as one of the best birthday cakes!

Family & love are inspiration.

Relationship building is something that means a lot to me.  The friendship and trust I have built with my sister is something that I will always cherish.  Also, having a pet truly makes you realize how much caring for someone means.  These are my two cats and it is great to see they are finally getting along just like my sister and I.

Religion & culture are inspiration.

Receiving my First Holy Communion was one sacrament of my faith.  It is something that will always be a part of who I am and have an affect on my life decisions.

Music is inspiration.

This is at the Brad Paisley concert.  He is one of my favourite artists and this was by far the best and most memorable concert!  Partially because of how close we were.  Getting to reach out and shake hands of someone who has inspired my music choice and style was truly one of the greatest experiences.

I believe creativity is one of the most important pieces in working as an educator.  Creativity is important not only to engage young children, but older children creativity in their daily work as well to keep them engaged in learning.  As an educator, my inspiration to be creative in the classroom would be the children.  My goal would be to bring creativity into required curriculum for children to enjoy and engage in their learning.