Publisher's Synopsis
In a world full of distractions and limited time, you may feel overwhelmed and disheartened about not spending as much time on your creative work. Inspiration is Only the Spark is an artist's survival guide for how to develop and maintain a creative practice while life conspires to get in the way. Artist, writer, and creativity coach, Mary Theis, offers helpful tips and concepts to identifying and removing the barriers between you and your creative goals.
Inspiration is only the start of one's creative journey. There are other essential tools that will you need along the way to follow through with your creative ideas, such as:
- Distraction barriers
- Awareness
- Support
- Self-empathy
- Play
Not just for professional artists, this book is for students of the arts and anyone wanting to explore their creativity. Mary dispels some of the myths around creativity and what it really takes to be a flourishing artist. Drawing on her personal experience, training, research, and creativity, Mary shows you simple tools to get you back to doing what you love--creating.
