Imagine All This – How to Write a Compelling Story
It takes creativity and imagination to cook up a good story. You have both but don’t know where to start? Here is a cheat guide for any type of story you want to write: Science Fiction: People use technology in weird and wonderful ways. Plus artificial intelligence....
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Getting the Fundamentals Right
When it comes to art, some people think that it is not so important to master technique, because art is a form of self-expression. While art is indeed about expressing one’s emotions and ideas, it is nevertheless important to get the fundamentals right. Art is a...
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Watercolour versus Acrylic. Which Type of Paint for Beginners?
Getting your kid started on painting and not sure what paint to get? Both acrylic and watercolour paints are good options to consider as they are water-based, which means the brushes can be rinsed in water during painting. These paints do not require the use of harsh...
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Tickling Taste Buds
Delishar (aka Sharon) is an avid cook and a food blogger. She blogs at www.delishar.com where she also shares her recipes. She enjoys creating recipes that are simple and quick to prepare. We were delighted that she took some time out of her busy schedule to chat...
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Why is Creativity Important?
Being creative is for everyone. It's not limited to artists; in fact, creativity is one of the most important characteristics of being human. It is one of the main traits that make us successful as individuals. Creativity should be a way of life, something which we...
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How Crafting Can Help Us Manage Negative Thoughts
Monsters. We all have monsters. And they are in our head, taking up space, setting up house. They are monsters of negative thoughts, which stem from our fear, insecurities, self-doubt, inadequacy, jealousy and all other ill feelings. They are active voices that yell...
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The Connection Between Solitude and Creativity
“Solitude is the soul’s holiday, an opportunity to stop doing for others, and to surprise and delight ourselves instead.” ~ Katrina Kenison It is beneficial for us to withdraw from others time to time, to seek out solitude. A lot of introverts enjoy their own company...
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Life Lessons that Art Teaches You
Many people agree that art can help us to be creative. Some use it as a form of therapy, or a way to communicate what they find hard to articulate. Did you know that art also teaches us about life? Let's look at the life lessons that art teaches us: You can’t make...
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Why Bubbles Are So Important
On most weekday afternoons, I rush back from work to bring my son downstairs to the playground. It usually involves climbing, slides and yes, blowing bubbles. Being a product of the Singapore system, I struggle some days with the anxiety that I should be doing more...
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