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Elizabeth Gilbert Video on the Origins of Creativity

Friday, August 7, 2009

In this Video from the TED Conference this year, Author of Eat, Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert has this fun take on the origins of our creativity and a great way to conquer the fear.

The Emotions of Creativity

Saturday, November 18, 2006

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I find that photo above my mantle irresistible. If I gaze into it long enough my spirit sings; I'm there, in that place where the photographer found a peaceful moment early in the morning. What I feel is the intent of the captured moment. The photographer – Paul Camponigro – did a great job of connecting his experience with mine through his creation.

What Makes Me Creative?

Monday, September 18, 2006

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"My 8 year old son is so creative he's going to be an artist." How many times have you heard that? Naïve art – young children are natural at it. It's the first rain in the desert, new run-off paths are spontaneously created; the water forges streams where there were none. An 8 year old discovers crayons uninhibited by life experience, ego, and deadlines. Nearly every connection is a new one. She hasn't yet learned how not to be creative.

Life plus 70 years: copyright strategies

Friday, August 18, 2006

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Consider me a renowned painter universally appreciated for technique and creative vision. Buyers pain themselves to authenticate originals. Brush strokes and signatures are studied. Paints and canvas is analyzed. Money flows. Duplicates are nearly worthless in comparison to originals.