Wednesday, August 22, 2012

What is Creativity?

Creativity i think can mean a lot of different things to certain people. But to me creativity is being able to look at ordinary things in a different aspect. I think creativity is taking the norm out of everyday objects or activities and turning it into a work of art or an activity for kids, or just something that changes your outlook. I believe creativity can stem from anything and everything and sometimes it takes along time to distinguish if its creative or not. Creativity can come from the way you walk, talk, dress, to the things you do. 

Someone who is creative to me is someone that takes more effort in their everyday outlook on life, someone who looks at things in a different light. Or likes to take ordinary objects and say "What can i do with this?" or "how can i make this back to they way it was?" I think creativity begins in the mind as an enlightened thought of something you want to do, then moves to your hands, and as soon as you pick something up and begin making something for yourself, or something you like, i believe thats what makes you a creative person or begins the stimuli of creativity.

Someone who i think is not creative is someone who just goes with the flow of everyday life, someone who doesn't really do anything but try and get by in their everyday festivities. For instance, someone who plays video-games all day everyday, i would say is reliant on people to make things fun for them. Why not make your own video game? or why-not sew your own clothes? Maybe make yourself a desk for your room, that you designed. Creativity i think stems from you, and relying on others creativity is just what we buy online or in stores.  To actually make something is creating, and making something you did for yourself, or for someone else is one of the best feelings ive ever experienced.