The Basic Principles
- Creativity is the natural order of life. Life is energy; pure creative energy.
- There is an underlying, in-dwelling creative force infusing all of life — including ourselves.
- When we open ourselves to our creativity we open ourselves to the creator’s creativity within us and our lives.
- We are, ourselves, creations. And we, in turn, are meant to continue creativity by being creative ourselves.
- Creativity is [the universe’s] gift to us. Using our creativity is our gift back to [the universe].
- The refusal to be creative is self-will and is counter to our true nature.
- When we open ourselves to exploring our creativity, we open ourselves to [the universe].
- As we open our creative channel to the creator, many gentle but powerful changes are to be expected.
- It is safe to open ourselves up to greater and greater creativity.
- Our creative dreams and yearnings come from a divine source. As we move toward our dreams, we move toward our divinity.
This Quote
“Large changes occur in tiny increments.”
Lists of Artist Date Ideas
More Artist Date Ideas
Go Be Creative!
- Visit an art supply store and buy something unfamiliar
- Make a collage from old magazines
- Paint or draw with no expectations
- Build a blanket fort and sketch inside
- Make something out of clay or try pottery
- Create a vision board
- Try calligraphy or hand lettering
- Finger paint like a kid
- Design your dream house or studio
- Take yourself on a photoshoot
Go Outside!
- Take a nature walk with a sketchbook
- Explore a new park or botanical garden
- Go cloud-watching or stargazing
- Visit water—river, lake, fountain, or beach
- Take a walk without a destination
- Try barefoot grounding in grass or sand
- Ride a bike somewhere scenic
- Practice yoga outside
- Watch birds or squirrels and draw their movements
- Collect leaves or rocks and arrange them artistically
Be Adventurous!
- Visit a neighborhood you’ve never explored
- Go on a public transportation “mystery ride”
- Explore a nearby town
- Wander a thrift store or antique shop
- Browse the farmers market
- Take a tour—art gallery, factory, historic site
- Visit an open house for a house you’ll never buy
- Explore a cemetery and read headstones
- Try a restaurant you’ve never been to
- Taste something you’ve never eaten before
Chill Out!
- Sit in a café or park and people-watch
- Write a letter to your younger self
- Write a letter to your future self
- Write your morning pages somewhere new
- Watch a candle flame or fireplace
- Take yourself to a chapel or temple
- Do a solo tea ritual or mindful coffee moment
- Meditate somewhere new
- Read poetry in a cozy nook
- Write a list of 100 things that make you happy
Be Childlike!
- Blow bubbles in a park
- Play with sidewalk chalk
- Ride a carousel or swing at a playground
- Make up a song on a toy keyboard
- Rewatch a favorite childhood movie
- Go to a toy store and test things out
- Color in a kids’ coloring book
- Build a LEGO creation
- Make a sock puppet and have it talk to you
- Play with finger paints
Get Smarter!
- Browse the library and pick a random book
- Take yourself on a “research date” for a project
- Read a magazine you’d never normally buy
- Watch YouTube tutorials for fun, not utility
- Try writing with your non-dominant hand
- Learn five words in a new language
- Visit a science museum or planetarium
- Explore an unfamiliar philosophy or religion
- Interview your future self in writing
- Listen to a podcast on a new subject
Go Get Some Culture!
- Go to a movie alone
- Visit a museum or art gallery
- Attend a play, concert, or live performance
- Listen to a new genre of music in the dark
- Watch a documentary or old silent film
- Go to a comedy show
- Explore a local art walk or open studios event
- Take a dance or improv class
- Attend a book reading or open mic night
- Take a cooking class
Get Sensory!
- Try a new flavor of ice cream
- Take yourself out for a fancy solo meal
- Light incense or a new candle and do nothing
- Take a long bath with music and essential oils
- Experiment with new textures—fabrics, foods, tools
- Visit a spice shop or perfumery and smell everything
- Go to a tea shop and try a new variety
- Go to an olive oil shop and sample flavors
- Give yourself a mini facial or foot soak
- Walk through a plant nursery and touch all the leaves