Rediscover Your Creativity: Play, Experiment and Draw Your Passion

1. Intro: Hi and welcome. It's time to rediscover your creative spark. Have you ever felt not creative enough in this class? We're busting that meat wide open. We'll explore how even a tiny burst of creativity can ignite amazing art from learning to start small to playing and getting delightfully messy with your drawings. Every step is designed to help you experiment and truly draw with passion. We'll cover how to get tiny boosts of creativity, how you can be playful with your art very easily, and, of course, overcoming those inevitable and fearful creative blocks. Not only that, but you'll get a practical assignment to boost your creativity and get you drawing in no time. So if you're ready to play, experiment and transform your creative journey. Let's jump right in and rediscover your creativity together. 2. Not Creative Enough: Hello, and welcome. Before we start, I want us to think a bit about creativity and what it means to be creative. When we're kids, we believe ourselves to be creative, and we hear our parents and peers talk about how creative we can be, and that happens quite often. However, at some point down the road, this idea seems to disappear. We start growing and seeing all these amazing things around us and feel we're not creative enough. That's the issue right there. Being creative is not about how amazing what you create is. You don't need to create a masterpiece every single time. Being creative is actually about having the ability to create to sit down and create something you love. It doesn't really matter what medium you're using. Any kind of hobby, where you end up with something new in your hands at the end is a sign of creativity. Let's take a look at some examples of what you can do to feel creative drawing, digital or traditional, painting, making music, doing some crochet, even sewing, sculpting, knitting, flower arranging, for example, journaling is also a way to be creative, as well as scrapbooking, writing, photography, filming and editing even, and king. Yes, even cooking can be creative. These are just a few examples. So before we do anything else, I want you to take some time, grab a piece of paper and a pencil, or you can do this on the computer or even notes of your phone. I want you to think and write down, what was the last time you did something creative? Was it during your childhood? Was it yesterday some random doodles while on the call? It doesn't matter what it is, and it doesn't need to be something original. Even following a tutorial from a hobby you're learning counts. You're doing something, you're creating something. As you do more and more, your creativity will increase. But that doesn't mean you have zero creativity right now. So write down the last time or the past few times, you remember doing something creative. That's already a big step because it will remind you that to be creative, you don't need to do something huge and fantastic. All you need is to create. And if you can't really remember anything, well, then I got one for you. Grab a piece of paper and pen and then draw a smiley face. There, there's a small piece of creativity of the day. With some luck and motivation, you'll end up with a few more doodles besides that smiley face. Alright, this is all for this video. I'll see you in the next. 3. Starting With Tiny Creativity: Hello, artist, and welcome back. In the previous video, we talked about what it means to be creative. Now we're going to try and be more proactive with that creativity. As I said before, you don't need to do a lot to be creative. Sometimes a simple doodle evolves to something greater. Just searching for references for a simple idea we had can be enough to spark our creativity and start something new and interesting. Basically, creativity feeds on creativity. All we have to do most of the times is start, and I know that can be the hardest part. Again, when we don't feel very creative, we undermine our skills and feel we don't have what it takes. But the truth is nobody has. Not even the biggest and most famous artists you know. Everyone starts from zero and works hard to get to a level they're happy with. And that level is also important. You don't always need to reach the top, just a place where you're content enough with what you're doing. Now, if you're worried about what other people think about your creations, if you love what you're doing, other people will see that love and love it, as well, independently of your skill level. The secret is have fun and enjoy the ride. That's how you learn to be and feel creative. Let's go back to the doodles. Draw a smiley face or a heart, a fan pattern. The great thing about doodles is that you can draw very easy and small things that you enjoy without being perfect. But it can also lead you to something new. You're drawing a pattern. Then you're thinking, maybe I could do something with this, maybe a wallpaper or a painting or even a digital pattern that you can then print in different products. That can be an interesting idea. Hang on, let me go on Pinterest and search for something similar. And just like that, your brand starts working and moving on to the next step and then another, and now you feel excited about creating something new. It's nothing special. It all started with a simple doodle, but that tiny step sparked your creativity more and more. And yes, maybe you're not doing anything new. Someone else sort of the same thing before. There are always differences that will be unique to you. So don't stop yourself from doing something just because it's not 100% original. Whatever you do, it's most likely going to take inspiration from something you saw before. But your idea will always have something new and personal. Your own perspective. And that's the most amazing part of art and creating. We all have our own perspectives of the same experiences. So use that to your advantage. So our small exercise for this video is to let our creativity flow through us. This time, instead of creating right away, I want you to do some research over a hobby you've been interested. You can usepinterest or same dot energy for this. Example, let's say I've been curious about sculpting cute trinkets with clay. I'll search for that and start saving things I find cute and would like to do. Once you start feeling inspired by the things you're seeing, it's time for the next step. Write down a few ideas that you're excited about. It's important to feel excited along each of the steps. When I start thinking of something new to draw or create, I start by getting a general idea. Then I'll look up for inspiration. And finally, I write down the new ideas that sparked. And with each step, I get more and more excited about what I'll do with these ideas. Researching and brainstorming is a huge part of the creating process, and it will help you spark your creativity. Find inspiration in others and write down the ideas you get from it. Then eventually, you can start your own creation. And once you're ready, follow me to the next video. 4. Time To Play And Be Messy: Hello, and welcome back. It's time to get our hands dirty, so to speak. In this video, I want to go through a few exercises that will help you rediscover your creativity. Some of these are drawing exercises. Others aren't, but I think all of them will help you even if your goal is to practice other hobbies than drawing. It's not about the medium you're using. It's about the process and what it does to your imagination and creativity. All right. The first exercise is quite simple. Create a vision or reference board. I have this great template for you. Now, all you have to do is fill it with images of things that you love and make you happy. This can be anything. Food, objects, places, movies, songs, artists, books, tools from your hobbies, colors, sceneries, moods, anything counts, really, as long as it's something you enjoy. You can search for these images using Pinterest, same dot energy, other freetockPhoto websites such as splash or Pixabay or even Google Images. You can also take your own pictures, and that might make your vision board even more personal. It's all up to you, since some of the things might be hard to take photos of. Here's what my vision board would look like. I love doing these vision boards and find that they always inspire me, spark my creativity, and help look forward to whatever new project I have in mind. The second exercise is something I've mentioned previously, Aimss doodling. Grab a piece of paper and a pen. Even if you're not comfortable with a pen, using it instead of a pencil will improve your confidence as well. You won't be able to erase any mistakes you make, so the best you can do is to not even worry about any mistakes you make. Just draw. You can also do this digitally if you prefer. If you need a free prompt ideas to start doodling, here's a few. Start with simple random shapes. Squares, triangles, rectangles, circles, simple straight and curved lines work as well. Move on to random patterns. Just let your hand go through the page, creating whatever it feels like. Draw simple doodles, a smiley face, stars, hearts, flowers, maybe a cat face, who knows? But once you start, you'll see that your mind and body will start moving along and bring out new ideas to doodle. It doesn't matter how simple or silly they are. Just let yourself have fun in mindless doodles. Okay. Moving on to our last exercise, drawing something from random blobs. This exercise is a bit more complex, but will do wonders to your imagination and creativity. I have here a page for you. As you can see, it's filled with random blobs of paint. Feel free to download this page and even print it. All you have to do now is draw wherever you've seen in those blobs. Maybe it's a bird, a dog, or a person. It can be a house. It doesn't really matter, and we might see different things in the same blob of paint. And that's the goal and fun of this exercise. It's to look at something apparently abstract and be able to see and create something out of it. A bit like looking at the clouds and figuring out what they resemble, but with drawing, if you want, you can even make your own pages using paint, watercolors or even doing the same effect digitally. Infinite fun for you and your imagination. Alright, this is it for this video. I hope you have fun with exercises and don't forget to download the templates I left you. So it's easier to start practicing. Have fun. Take your time, and I'll see you in the next video. 5. Overcoming Creative Block: Hello, and welcome back. Sometimes we want to create, but it's so hard to come up with something. We have the will, but it seems like our mind is blank. That's okay. It happens and it's completely normal. Sometimes our lives are just too much at the moment, and all we need is a bit of rest, even from creating. There's no need to feel bad about this. We shouldn't be creating all the time. We need to have the space to rest and see others' creations and let ourselves be inspired by them. There's much value in that. So for this video, I want to share a few tips on how to deal with the creative block. As just mentioned, rest. It's okay to not have any ideas right now. Even if you want to create something, but let yourself rest. How long you're resting is up to you because it all depends on how tired your mind and body is. Sometimes, all you need is a day. Others, it's longer than that. But try to do things you enjoy with this time. Go for a few walks, watch your favorite movies and series, read a book, cook something different, or go to a restaurant. We all have different ways of resting. So it's important to find yours. Maybe resting for you is picking up that new hobby you've been meaning to or visiting your favorite museum or bookstore. It's starting a new game. You'll know better than I do. Tip number two set small goals. Sometimes the issue is not the lack of ideas, but feeling overwhelmed about the task at hand. It all seems too much and it's hard to start. Something I find really help is to break down a big task into smaller ones. Let's say I want to make a new painting from beginning to end. I'll start by writing down all the tasks needed to go through the whole project. Brainstorming, looking for references, research the materials needed, buy the tools and materials. Here you can make another list of what you need and where to find it. Then it's time to sketch and plan the painting, choose the favorite sketch and composition, start on painting with a light sketch, then add the first base of paint, a second one, and so on and so on. Once that's done, it's time to add finishing touches. Then I sign the painting, add the varnished, and finished. Okay, that was a lot, right? And I might be missing a few steps there. But writing all those steps and goals down taking huge weight of our shoulders. We start have a clear vision of what needs to be done, and we can finally start one step at a time. Tip number three, try something new. Doing the same thing over and over might be familiar and feel safe, but sometimes it gets stuck and even bored. Take that as an opportunity to try something new. It doesn't need to be a whole new hobby, although it can be, maybe try a different medium, for example. If you're used to drawing digitally, maybe try doing something on paper with coloring pencils or watercolors. Try doing a collage perhaps, leaving our comfort zone might be just what we need sometimes. Tip number four, take a course or workshop, just like you're doing right now. A good way to deal with creative block is by learning something new or even listen what others have to say. Look up a course on drawing. Painting or anything you've been meaning to learn. It doesn't need to be something new. Sometimes it can be about improving your skills. Learning does not require a lot of imagination and creativity from you. Follow a tutorial, learn from your peers, and just enjoy improving your already existing skills. There's always space for improvement, so just choose something you want to get better at. Tip number five, change your environment. Sometimes all we need is a bit of change. If you tend to work on your hobbies at home, try doing them someplace else. If possible, go to a cafe, a garden, friend's house. You can even gather your friends together so you can all enjoy the same or even different hobbies in each other's companies with good snacks and drinks. Again, you can look up local workshops or studios that allow you to rent a place and use it. And sometimes you don't even need to leave your house. Move from your usual room to another. That small change can make a difference. Tip number six, seek help from others. Sometimes we can't move on from something and feel creatively blocked because we only have our own input. Ask your family, friends, and your peers for help. I'm not sure how to deal with this or how to start with this. Can you help? And most of the time, other people will offer different solutions from the ones you thought of. We're not an island and need each other, even to create. So don't be afraid to ask for feedback or help from your community. These are just a few ideas and tips, but can really help you overcome any creative block you come across. Important thing is not to panic and understand that it can be part of the process. Figure out what's the best way for you to deal with it, and things become much easier. Alright, that was quite a lot. I'll see you in the next video with a very quick last assignment for you. 6. Quick Assignment: Hello, and welcome back. We talked a lot about rediscovering your creativity and what it means to be creative. Along this course, we went through several exercises. But before you go, I just want to leave another very quick and small exercise. In a piece of paper, write down five things you love and enjoy. Then do do those five things. You can do this digitally if you prefer, as well. And just like that, you did something creative by reminding yourself of your favorite things. I highly recommend you keep this small list somewhere close. So you can look at it from time to time and remind yourself of the things you love and that inspire you. And who knows? Maybe you can repeat this exercise five years from now and see what change. Alright, this is it. I hope you find joy in this exercise. Take your time, and I'll see you in the next video. 7. Conclusion - Before You Go: Hi, again, artist. Congratulations on finishing the class. I hope you had fun exploring new ways to express yourself and learn that creativity isn't about perfection. It's about passion, play, and embracing your unique style. Thank you for joining me on this artistic adventure. It's been a joy guiding you through busting creative myths, celebrating tiny sparks of inspiration, and learning to be messy and experimental with your art. If you enjoy the class and found it inspiring, please consider leaving a review. Your feedback not only motivates me but also helps other budding artists find their creative path. I can't wait to see where your creativity takes you next. Keep playing, keep experimenting, and most importantly, keep on drawing.