True Artistry/Soul Expression
Maybe you don’t paint like the great masters or Picasso, but do you have a form of artistic or soul expression?
Each human being is an artistic and creative expression of the Universe, of the Divine and unlimited creative force. In order to be fully who we are, we must find a creative outlet. In order to fulfill our role as creative, ever expanding beings on this planet we are compelled to express ourselves in a form unique to our soul. When you are operating in this mode of creative expression, you will feel yourself fully alive, thriving and happy. That is because you are tapping that unlimited force that is coming through you.
So it behooves each of us to find one–if not many different –ways for our creativity to express itself outside of the workspace. Creativity within work is also a wonderful form of expression, but it is not the same thing. You may also not think of some of the things you do as artistic, because they are commonplace activities, but if you do them with flair, you may indeed be expressing your artistic self.
Let’s look at ways that you can release your unbounded creative spirit, and while some of these you may already doing, other ideas here may add to your creative portfolio.
- Music, song and dance
Learn to play an instrument, self-teach yourself to songs on your iPod, join a band or local orchestra, record music digitally and edit it on your computer, create specialty playlists of other’s works, sing alone or sing with groups, do karaoke, take singing lessons, take ballet lessons, join an ethnic dance troop, take a ballroom dancing course, compete in dance contests, dance for fun at home where nobody sees, create your own dance and put it on YouTube.
- Performing
Take up acting or go to acting classes; perform in local theatre; create a one man/woman show; read books aloud to an audience, sing with a choir, band, troop, or other group; do a showcase at a nightclub; try stand-up comedy; perform with a dance group, stage your own dance showcase, invite people to a concert you stage, orchestrate a musical review.
- Painting, sketching, sculpting, paper sculpting/origami
Take formal art instruction or just start putting images to canvas or paper. Explore various mediums—oil, pencil, acrylics, charcoal, etc. Paper sculpting and origami provide plenty of creative expression. Explore sculpting in metal, word, stone or other material.
- Writing
If you’ve always had an urge to write – to express yourself through the written word — start putting pen to paper. There are more avenues than ever. You can now blog, twitter, create newsletters, write books, plays, short stories, magazine submissions or poetry.
- Home decorating
Many people find their self expression in their homes. Looking for or creating the perfect decorative elements in a home or vacation getaway can be very artistically rewarding.
- Home crafts
Men and women can both find terrific self-expression though traditional crafts they can do in their leisure time at home. So of these might include: furniture making, antique refinishing, needlecraft, scrapbooking, quilting, woven crafts, folk crafts, greeting cards and more
- Fashion design and creation
Fashion is passion for many. Girls especially get charged up about designing perfect outfits from both store bought and self-created clothing, and this love of fashion often carries into adulthood. Some ways to indulge the fashion passion include creative design, sewing, accessory making, hat creation, appliqués, sparkle application, t-shirt decorating, etc.
- Jewelry design and creation
Jewelry design and creation is a wonderful way to show off works of your own making. Consider gemstone cutting, cabochon making, jewelry design, silver or gold smithing, beading and more.
- Photography
Today with digital cameras, photography can be an easy and artistic hobby. Furthermore, digital technology and websites that offer places to show, archive and sell photos to friends and the public are making it easier for a photographic artist to get a feeling of immediate recognition.
- Gardening and floral design
Growing a handsome and well tended garden is an art in itself. Cultivating beautiful flowers for cutting and arranging is highly rewarding, and there are many flower arranging classes available in most communities.
- Collecting, model building and displaying
Collecting in itself may be rewarding, but there is great artistry in assembling a great collection, enhancing it and then displaying it. While the number of different types of things people can collect is uncountable, here just a few of the more traditional ones: trains, dolls and dollhouses, toys, model cars, model aircraft, kites, minerals, coins, stamps, cottages/villages, holiday decorations, and animal collections, carvings and paintings. Don’t let yourself be limited to the traditional. Find what ever intrigues you and collect it! No matter how wacky some people might think it is!
- Parenting
While parenting in itself can be very creative, many men and women find their creative expression in activities they do with or create for their children…birthday parties, tree houses, room decor, excursion planning, storytelling, etc.
Holiday
If you were one of those kids who loved dressing up in elaborate costumes for Halloween, chances are you might get a big charge out of doing a first-rate scary display at your house, finding all the right ghouls, goblins and gravestones. Many people love decorating for the holidays, whether that’s Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hannukah, Fourth of July or a birthday party. Pick a theme and have fun!
- Pottery, ceramics and glassmaking
Molding a piece of art with your hands and your talents is a great form of expression. Consider pottery, ceramics or even glass making or blowing, mosaic design, tile making or tile painting, etc.
- Automotive
Refurbishing antique automobiles and motorcycles, and painting them in glistening colors, bright brass, shiny chrome or searing flames is an excellent way for men to let out their inner artist.
- Cooking, baking, winemaking, beer brewing and entertaining
People of both gender find great satisfaction in creating great works of art in the kitchen and in the dining table décor. There is considerable artistry in cooking, food presentation, baking, winemaking and beer brewing.
- Pet life and pet habitat
So you love your pet? Here’s another great way to be creative…dressing your dog, designing the perfect doghouse, making dog pillows, crafting the perfect cat scratching post, formulating the ideal aquarium, building a fun habitat for a small animal or bird.
- Join a Festival planning crew
Very few things are more creative than a fun themed festival…whether it’s a renaissance festival, an ethnic clan gathering, a harvest fair, a country and western music event, a food festival, etc. Find one you resonate with and join the group putting it on. Make your costume, start building the booths, and planning the plays. You will have great creative fun.
- Sports
Some sports are very creative by virtue of what their followers bring to them. For
example, I know few people as creative as balloon pilots who put a great deal of
expressive effort into designing their balloons, naming them, getting the crew
jackets just right, and generating many fun ways to establish their identity in the
ballooning community and at balloon rallies or races. Sailboat enthusiasts and
vintage race cars share many of the same creative instincts.
Allow yourself to Consciously Create the opportunity to creatively express yourself. If you set the intention, you will find a path that will lead you to your ultimate soul expression.
