Creativity

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Mandalas are highly decorative, symmetrical images, which have been used in spiritual traditions around the world and throughout the ages as a focal point in healing and meditation. They can be very complex - detailing an intricate religious symbolism based on representations of the cosmos. Or they can be inspirational in a simpler way, such as an image of a beautiful flower or a delicate snowflake. Each of the greetings cards in this kit is decorated with a striking black and white mandala outline - all you need to do is add the c... read more

Written in the form of letters to an aspiring artist, 'Letters to a Young Artist' includes Julia Cameron's hints on how to become an artist and encourage the creative flow. Full of exercises - she suggests, for example, writing 14 pages on anything every morning - and advice on an artist's approach to many aspects of life, including work and play, rest and exercise, adventure and security, relationships and sex, personal appearance. There are inspiring ideas on what to write about and invaluable encouragement in dealing with creati... read more

The definitive guide to keeping a journal as spiritual practice and for personal growth. 'We do not write in order to be understood; we write in order to understand.' - C. Day Lewis Journal writing is one of the most powerful and easily accessible tools we have to heal, expand and transform our lives. In this exceptionally positive and encouraging book, Stephanie Dowrick frees the journal writer she believes is in virtually everyone, showing through stories and examples that a genuine sense of possibility can be revived on every p... read more

Invites readers to an encounter with the sacred feminine through engagement with mandala designs based on ancient European artifacts, contemporary religious iconography, and traditional tantric art. This book highlights connections between the archetypal imagery of circles and the Divine as a feminine presence.

The secret of creativity, Natalie Goldberg makes clear, is to subtract rules for writing, not add them. Proof that she knows what she is talking about is abundant in the speed, grace, accuracy, and simplicity of her own sentences. Natalie Goldberg will catch readers interested in writing with her opening confession that she was a "goody-two-shoes all through school" and should hold them until she pulls the last page from her typewriter, one "Sunday night at eleven." Part writing guide, part Zen philosophy, and part personal diary... read more

In 'Colouring Mandalas 2' Susanne Fincher focuses on a single stage of creating a mandala, the crystallization, which is associated with the completion of a cycle of growth.

Anyone can learn these simple and fun methods for producing out-standing watercolor landscapes and flowers. "Fill Your Watercolors with Nature's Light" simplifies the painting process into a few easy-to-understand steps. Readers will learn to use masking techniques to preserve light in their painting, pouring techniques to create atmosphere, and spattering to create texture. With a chapter on fun experimental techniques, answers to frequently asked questions, and a wealth of friendly and accessible instruction, this book will have ... read more

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In the first part of the book, Daena Giardella takes a fascinating look at how developing a dynamic relationship with your creative process can change your life. By understanding the psychological stages of the creative process, learning to define your unique work cycles, and making peace with your inner critic, you'll learn to overcome the obstacles that keep you stuck, so you can finally allow creativity to take center stage in your life with passion and confidence. In the second part, Wren Ross invited you to experience the pow... read more

Sark invites the journal writer to compose his/her own creative companion through gentle instructions and playful directions toward artistic freedom. "We need your creative spirit in action, " says Sark, "because there is only one of you. . . . So share your dreams and let them get really big."

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An inspiration for artists, these are original studies of animal ornaments drawn from the famous "Book of Kells". The large-scale drawings developed from motifs from the four main categories of animal patterns used throughout the "Book of Kells" - cats, birds, eels and little people.

Explore a truly astonishing range of interests, philosophies, religions, and cultures -- from alchemy to angels, Buddhism to Hinduism, myth to magic. The distinguished authors bring a wealth of knowledge, visionary thinking, and accessible writing to each intriguing subject in these lavishly illustrated, large-format paperback books.

The word "creating" has special meaning for tens of thousands of Americans who attend Robert Fritz's "Technologies for Creating" seminars. There musicians, painters, writers and executives learn how to harness inspirative energy. Now the author of The Path of Least Resistance differentiates between creativity and actually creating the object of one's inspiration.

The Artist's Way provides a twelve-week course that guides you through the process of recovering your creative self. It aims to dispel the 'I'm not talented enough' conditioning that holds many people back and helps you to unleash your own inner artist. Its step-by-step approach enables you to transform your life, overcome any artistic blocks you may suffer from, including limiting beliefs, fear, sabotage, jealousy and guilt, and replace them with self confidence and productivity. It helps demystify the creative process by making i... read more

Workbook First published may 2007.