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Nine New Year's Resolutions for Creative Artists: From Author Brian K. Hemphill's Expressive Artistry Notebook

"Creative artistry is a flowering plant that must be continually nurtured," artistic coach and author Brian K. Hemphill states. To help artist improve their artistry for 2012, Hemphill offers nine New Year's resolutions performers, visual artists, and writers can make to reinvigorate their artistry.

"The nine resolutions are based on the nine root elements of artistry identified in my new book, 'The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic'," Hemphill said. The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry (http://www.ElementsOfArtistry.net) is an all-artist guide aimed at helping artists understand the nine fundamental elements common to all artistic disciplines and their significance to expressive artistry.

Hemphill's nine suggested New Year’s resolutions are:

Form

Resolution #1 - I will investigate a new or unfamiliar form related to my artistic discipline. (All art relies on the expression of form. If you are a classical singer, for example, explore Gregorian chant, or, more daringly, jazz.)

Composition

Resolution #2 - I will improve one compositional element to improve my artistic expression. (All art products and performances must be expressed through composition. For example, visual artists or writers can improve arrangement or movement in their compositions. Performers can also explore these elements through performance.)

Technique

Resolution #3 - I will improve my technique by increasing my knowledge, skills, or concentration. (Technique comprises three branch elements: technical knowledge, skill dexterity, and concentration. Set yourself to improve at least one of these aspects of your technique.)

Perception

Resolution #4 - I will re-stimulate my perceptions with new sensory experiences. (Perception is the artist's ability to collect, interpret, and re-express artistic sensations. Rekindle your senses by visiting a museum, attending a dance or musical concert, or taking a walk in the woods.)

Emotionality

Resolution #5 - I will renew my feelings towards the simple, everyday acts and things I observe. (Emotional sensitivity impassions artistic expression. Reexamine your feelings when you observe the tenderness between a parent and a child or when you see a spontaneously act of kindness.)

Conscious Imagination

Resolution #6 - I will perform one adventurous experience to expand the capacity of my imagination. (Conscious imagination is the playground of adventures fueled by new experiences. Engage in one new experience related or not related to your art field. For example, sky diving or scuba diving can provide great adventure but so can writing, painting, or dancing atop a mountain you climbed.)

Subconscious Imagination

Resolution #7 - I will foster an expectation to create a significant artistic breakthrough that transforms my artistic domain. (Creative breakthroughs and epiphanies arise from the subconscious imagination and often push the boundaries of art. This resolution is ambitious and may require one, five, or ... even ten years to accomplish. Accept that artistic achievement is a process.)

Spirituality

Resolution #8 - I will commit to my vision and actualize a challenging artistic project or performance. (Recognizing and acknowledging the role of spirituality in artistic expression is critical for personal growth. Commitment to a vision draws passion and inspiration to any artistic cause.)

Spontaneity

Resolution #9 - I will incorporate the values of play and an appreciation for the aliveness of the moment in my artistic work. (Spontaneity revitalizes artistic work by focusing on creativity in the moment. Experiment with bringing a sense of fun and creative abandonment to your work. Spontaneity is a vital element to cultivate.)

"Artists who are serious about progressive and steady development of their artistry would benefit greatly by preparing a yearly list of their artistic goals," Hemphill said. "The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry is a resource that can speed up and deepen artistic development."

The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry (soft cover and hardcover editions) can be purchased through Amazon.com, BarnesandNoble.com, or ElementsOfArtistry.net. The e-book and other formats can be purchased at iUniverse.com.

About the Book

The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic is an all-artist guide which identifies the nine root elements common to all artistic fields and explains their significance in creating expressive art. This book is for adult and young adult performers, writers, and visual artists. The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry uses hundreds of relevant examples, citations, and quotations from prominent art professionals, philosophers, scientists, past and present, to support over 40 chapters. Through warm and insightful narrative, Hemphill offers advice from painters, sculptors, dancers, choreographers, actors, film directors, musicians, teachers, psychologists, scientists, philosophers, and critics, writing on all forms of art, including visual arts, literary arts, dramatic arts, musical arts, dance arts, and hybrid art forms. For advanced artists, critics, and teachers looking to understand artistic depth and nuance, The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry presents 36 additional elements branching from the nine root elements and suggests other avenues for artistic investigation and development. Although mainly written for the artist and arts professional, the non-artist who has a general love for art will also gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of art. (See book cover photo at http://www.ElementsOfArtistry.net.)

Discount Book Orders

Art associations or other groups ordering 10 or more copies can receive a 15% discount code by emailing bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net.

Booksellers

This title is listed as returnable in Ingram's and Baker & Taylor's Title Database. Email bkhemphill@ElementsOfArtistry.net regarding setting up book signings.

About the Author

Brian K. Hemphill is an artist, blogger, teacher, and public speaker. He has explored a number of artistic disciplines, including fiction and poetry writing, visual art, drama, dance, and music. He now offers consultations, one-one-one coaching sessions, workshop presentations, and book talks about the factors that foster artistic creativity and expressiveness. Hemphill lives in the New York metropolitan area.

Book Information

Title: The Elements of Creative and Expressive Artistry: A Philosophy for Creating Everything Artistic

Publisher: iUniverse Publishing

Publication Date: September 2011

Number of pages: 600

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9780595483013 6x9 Perfect Bound Softcover $33.95

9780595603893 E-Book $9.99

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