Changing Perspectives on Art Creation
Sarah Urist Green encourages a shift in how we view creativity. Her belief is that anyone can make art, regardless of their self-perception as an artist. You don’t need special skills or costly materials, just the willingness to create.
“Creativity is overrated,” Green argues. It’s about action, not labels. Her book, You Are An Artist, aims to remove fear and uncertainty from the process of art-making.
Understanding Artistic Approaches
Green’s experience with contemporary artists is extensive, thanks to her PBS video series, The Art Assignment. She has collaborated with artists to develop a workbook of projects inspired by their methods.
“These exercises can help you figure out what kind of art feels right for you,” Green explains.
Having a background in art is not necessary. The idea is to creatively utilize accessible materials.
Five Accessible Art Projects
Here are five projects from Green’s book that you can explore today, no matter your age or experience:
- Create a collage using paper scraps and found objects.
- Draw a self-portrait without looking at the paper.
- Make a sculpture using recyclable materials.
- Paint a landscape using household items as brushes.
- Write and illustrate a short story using minimal text.
Share your creations by sending photos to [email protected]. You Are An Artist will be available from Penguin Random House on April 14; preorders are currently open.
Andee Tagle produced the audio component of this story.
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