ch 4: who is an artist? Flashcards
understand and appreciate the lives of artists and craftsmen: why they create an art and for whom
ARTIST
develop an attitude of inclusivity when it comes to artists, especially those with physical disabilities.
ARTIST?
Opinions vary on the actual steps involved in the creative process. Some like to compare the steps to the scientific method, while others like to take a decidedly more creative approach. The truth is that we all approach what we create differently. And although this post is about “the creative process” in general, the actual steps involved will vary from person to person. For some, the process is easy. For others, it can be torture.
be aware of issues surrounding the lives of artists and relate it to your own set of experiences.
ARTIST?
The Creative Process by?
Posted on December 30, 2014 by Matt Fussell
The creative process requires the use of?
both sides of our brain
analytical, is in charge of evaluating, reworking, and sharing
left brain
free-thinking, controls our ideas, inspiration, and most of the production process
right brain
“Left-brained” individuals will have an easier time with ________________, (sometimes ____________________________), while ____________ are sometimes harder to come by.
“Left-brained” individuals will have an easier time with evaluation, (sometimes over evaluating), while ideas are sometimes harder to come by.
Most of us have one side of our brain that seems to dominate making parts of the process easier and others more difficult.
If you are mostly a “right-brained” individual, then the ____________________ and ________________ parts of the process may be more difficult for you, while the ________________________________________________________________
If you are mostly a “right-brained” individual, then the evaluation and sharing parts of the process may be more difficult for you, while the ideas seem to flow uncontrollably.
Understanding your strengths (and weaknesses), and accepting them, is important to finding success in anything in life, not just creating art. Understanding what parts of your creative process may trip you up will help you get through those steps, so that your creativity will continue to flow and that you continue to be a productive artist. As I mentioned before, we all approach creating differently. However, most of us will flow through some form of each step that follows.
STEPS OF THE CREATIVE PROCESS
(enumerate)
- INSPIRATION
- IDEA
- RESEARCH
- PRODUCTION
- CRITIQUE
- REWORK
- EVALUATION
- PRESENTATION
We are all inspired by different things. It may be an object, a person, an experience, a song, or even a feeling.
INSPIRATION
our inspiration comes from an?
external source
To make the most of it, we need to make an effort to look for it.
INSPIRATION
Instead of waiting for it to strike, put yourself in a position to be inspired.
INSPIRATION
(If music inspires you, listen to as much of it as possible. If you are inspired by a person, spend more time with them.)
