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Own your idea from the start

Own your idea from the start

From the course: Creative Exercises to Spark Original Thinking

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Own your idea from the start

- Authentic, original ideas are born from making it real or making it yourself. DIY or do-it-yourself projects are super popular, and I have a few favorites. If you've ever ventured into an art store, you know that you could easily drop hundreds of dollars on art supplies, especially when it comes to paints. I'm particularly seduced by all of the travel watercolor kits out there. And I've got to admit, I've invested in quite a few over the years. They're small and portable, but sometimes very expensive. So a while back, I was teaching a plein air landscape painting workshop in Western Massachusetts. A student called me over after class and said, "Hey, I want to show you something in my purse." I wasn't really sure what was about to happen when she pulled out a metal Altoids mints box. I got nervous that maybe she was trying to tell me something about my breath. But no, luckily, my breath was not an issue. When she…

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