Life Kit Want To Get Creative? Easy Art Projects For Quarantine
May 7, 2020
Sarah Urist Green, the author of "You Are an Artist" and creator of PBS’s "The Art Assignment," shares her insights on how to spark creativity at home during challenging times. She discusses the importance of simple art projects for relaxation and emotional expression. Listeners can try engaging assignments like the Shadow Portrait Project and playful fake flyers, using everyday materials to unleash their creativity. Sarah emphasizes making art a regular practice to build personal connections and improve mindset.
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Shadow Portrait
- Lonnie Hawley made art from wire coat hangers as a child.
- He now suggests others create wire self-portraits, adding beads or cloth.
Fake Flyer
- Create a flyer with advice or promoting an imagined event.
- Share it publicly or with friends, playing with familiar formats.
Lost Objects
- Interview someone about a cherished childhood object.
- Recreate the object with available materials and give it to them.
