Site Updated : 5 January, 2009

Pablo Picasso. Violin. 1912. Color paper. The Pushkin Museum of Fine Art, Moscow, Russia. (Image courtesy of Olga's Gallery).

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Library of Creativity: Articles and Links

When we are skilled in a craft, we enjoy spending time on it, and both of these factors enhance creativity.  On this page we've collected some general links about creativity enhancement, but we've also included a wide variety of "idea sites" that may spark some new creative connections.  Even if you don't consider yourself "skilled" in a particular area, however, consider taking a look at its link anyway. Artists have sometimes created entirely new categories simply by combining two or three skill sets in unusual ways.

Galleries and Idea Sites

Take a look at these Art Quilts. There is nothing traditional about these amazing creations.

We've all seen stained glass windows in churches and cathedrals, and most are not unaware of Tiffany Lamps.  But modern artists are creating works in stained glass that might challenge our preconceived views of the art. We loved Carolyn Insler's work, and we hope you will too.

Olga's Gallery carries an extensive collection of famous paintings from museums all over the world. In the site's own words, "On our pages you will find over 10,000 works of art. We are dedicated to bringing you quality information about artists and their artwork from all around the world."

Bruce Hedges is a talented artist from South Pasadena, California. Visit his blog to see some examples of his work, or to contact him directly for purchase information.

General Links: What is Creativity, and How Can We Boost it?

If you've always thought of yourself as "just not the creative type" but are intrigued by the thought that you can develop some impressive creative skills after all, spend some time on the pages at Enchantedmind.com and unlock potential you didn't know you had lurking.

Ten Steps for Boosting Creativity is only one part of an extensive site on the subject of creativity containing a Library of Creativity and Innovation.

This article discusses what educator Ken Coleman (B.A., B.F.A., M.F.A.) considers to be The Top 10 Keys To Developing Personal Creativity.

Articles & Links

Creativity on the Web