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Beatty WR #1

The source of all arts and sciences is human imagination, and while studying creative people in other disciplines, five traits of creativity were discovered. Those five traits were Associating, questioning, observing, networking, and experimenting. Theses types of creativity are found in almost everyone's every day lives. The most common type of creativity found is visual creativity, or the use of imagery to communicate beyond what mere words can say. My own personal creative traits that i possess are questioning, observing, networking, and experiencing. The one that i use the most out of those would be experimenting. Owning my own antique shop causes me to constantly be creative because i not only have to change things up around the store, but i also have to make the way everything gets displayed is appealing to the sight of the consumer.

Felts EC #1

This photo I took at Roland Cooper State park a few days before Governor Bentley called for the closing of the state park. It features two of my friends in the distance and sunshine rays hitting the camera at an awesome angle causing the color dots.

This photo I took on the way back from Gulf Shores with some friends a few weekends back. I love the simplicity of the blur and how it makes downtown look so beautiful.

This photo was taking on a back road in my small town. I loved the close up of the yellow line and the sun dots that caught the "cameras eye." I took this over Christmas break. 

Felts WR #1

"Creativity has the potential to influence future thought or action and is vital to most walks of life." This quote is found on page five of Prebles' Artforms book and it really stuck out to me. I am a very creative person. I love trying new things and making something out of what may seem like nothing. I always tell my friends, "beauty if found in the most ridiculous things, you just have to stop and look." Most of them think I am crazy, until they actually try it for themselves. I use creativity in every aspect of my life; from school, church, friendships, and family.  Peebles' breaks down creativity into five traits; associating, questioning, observing, networking, and experimenting. For me, I feel like I fall into more of the observing and experimenting categories. I always look at things for what they are and find beauty in that; it is one of my most favorite things to do. As for experimenting,  I have always loved trying new things and doing old things in new ways. 

Wood WR #1

According to our text, creativity is composed of four traits: associating, questioning, observing, and networking. I know that I learn and study by association. Similarly, I network my thoughts together with information that I learn. I am also quiet oberservative about traits that I see in people, which i then associate with strengths that they probably posess. I dont often find myself questioning everything. I often take everything as it is and leave open the possibility that it could be wrong. So I guess, according the that I am 75% creative.

Lyons WR #1

Lyons WR #1

Creativity is found in all people, even though one may doubt their creativity.  What is creativity? In Prebles Art forms, creativity is defined as associating, questioning, observing, networking, and experimenting.  And I have no doubts that I contain these traits.  

     Since I can remember I have used weird associations to help me remember things, like in school, work, or extracurriculars.  The trait of associating is also seen in some of my art (even though it is not that good).  When I was younger I would draw people as different flowers, because I associated beauty with flowers.  I sometimes miss the younger me's thinking and I try everyday to incorporate this thinking into my everyday ( and sometimes annoying) encounters.

     I have always been the "black sheep" of nearly every social setting you can think of, which is why I have always found myself thinking differently than everyone else.  Status quos and the word "normal" have always made my skin crawl.  I find myself questioning societies standards.  I often think "who said so?" or "why is this the way it is?".  This thinking also carries over into my creativity.  Often people say my art is "weird" or "creepy" but i think it is beautiful.  I try to find beauty in even the weirdest things.  At first I thought that I was wrong for thinking differently but now I know that this is a gift not a curse.

      Anyone who has a conversation with me usually experiences loads of questions.  Usually based on the views and opinions they express. Most people would take this offensively as if I was questioning their intelligence, but really I just want to know their opinions and their ways of thinking.  Networking has really nourished my outlook on life, because I do not just think with my mind, but with others.  I try to whole heartedly listen to other people and sometimes I will even adopt some of their views.  Even when I am coloring or painting, if I see that someone else's skills are better than mine or if they have some new imaginative way of art I will ask them to teach me.   The trait of networking is extremely helpful and I think more people should give it a try.

     I have always love experimenting with new things, especially in art. There is a never-ending spectrum of objects and supplies that can be used or turned into art.  Creation in itself is art, mankind is art.  I have found that when I experiment it opens a whole new door to creativity and imagination.

     Since I was young I have always loved watching people (observing) and learning about their reactions to the world around them. I have found that this trait has helped me to be able to see the many spectrums of emotions people are capable of, and how everyone is unique.  Also it is very interesting to sit back and observe the way other people interact with and see the world.

Tulip Drawings--Georgia O'Keefe Style