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Fishing For Elephants: Insights And Exercises To Inspire Authentic Creativity
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Fishing For Elephants Explains The Creative Processes Of Art And Life With A Conversational, Humorous, And Informative Voice. While It Is Geared Towards Artists, It Is Not A How To Paint Something To Look Like Something Book. It?S A How To Think For Yourself, Move Forward, Get Out Of Your Comfort Zone, Get Out Of Your Own Way, Define Your Voice, Refine Your Voice, Focus On Those Characteristics Of Creating That Are Authentic To You And Try New Directions Kind Of Book For All Levels. Designed To Help You Discover New Artistic Directions And Open The Neural Pathways To Creative Problemsolving, Fishing For Elephants Is Presented In Two Halves. The First Contains Everything You Need To Know About The Process Of Creativity; What Keeps You From It, What It Is, How To Use It And How To Get Unstuck. It?S Flipping All Your Light Switches On Kind Of Stuff. The Truth Is Anyone Can Be More Creative With Just A Few Easy Steps. The Second Half, Voicefinding, Is The First Half Put Into Action For Artists Who Want To Get To Their Core Authentic Self, Or Just Want To Push Out A Little. There Are More Than 150 Examples And Unconventional Exercises Designed To Break This Process Into Bitesized Chunks So Your Genius Skillset Will Expand Exponentially. It'S Yearlong Class In A Workbook Format, With Areas To Answer Creative Challenges, Set Goals, Write Artist'S Statements, Sketch Out Ideas, Apply Processes Like Free Association, Mind Maps, Reportage, Mixedmedia, And Continuous Line Drawing In New And Thoughtchallenging Ways. Written By Nationally Recognized, Awardwinning Artist And Creative Coach, Larry Moore.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Fishing for Elephants'? A: 'Fishing for Elephants' primarily focuses on the creative processes of art and life, encouraging readers to think for themselves and explore their unique voices in creativity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Larry Moore, a nationally recognized and award-winning artist and creative coach.
- Q: What can I expect from the exercises in this book? A: The book contains over 150 unconventional exercises designed to help break down the creative process into manageable tasks that facilitate artistic growth.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in art? A: 'Fishing for Elephants' is suitable for all levels of artists, including beginners, as it provides insights and exercises that help anyone improve their creativity.
- Q: How is the book structured? A: The book is divided into two halves: the first part discusses the process of creativity, while the second part, VoiceFinding, provides practical applications for artists.
- Q: What materials or tools are needed to benefit from the exercises? A: No specific materials are required, but having basic art supplies like sketchbooks, pencils, and colors can enhance the experience of the exercises.
- Q: How long is the book and what is its format? A: 'Fishing for Elephants' is 264 pages long and is available in a paperback format.
- Q: When was 'Fishing for Elephants' published? A: The book was published on April 15, 2018.
- Q: What type of readers would benefit most from this book? A: Readers looking to enhance their creativity, find their artistic voice, and explore new artistic directions will benefit greatly from this book.
- Q: Does the book provide guidance on setting artistic goals? A: Yes, the book includes areas for readers to set goals, write artist statements, and reflect on their creative challenges.