Out Of My Mind [Paperback]

Karen M. Weihs (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 1886699208 | ISBN-13: 978-1886699205 | Publication Date: July 23, 1999

Out of My Mind, the art of creativity, explains the traits of the creative brain, gives the author's personal journey into her world of unlocking and unblocking the creative spirit, and shares examples of people who have lived the example of a creative life. The author gives her personal experiences to prove how creativity works as well illustrating the process with her paintings. There are 21 brilliantly hued paintings with descriptions of each. The author, Karen Weihs, a successful South Carolina professional artist, teacher and lecturer, says in the first chapter called Kiss My Art, "A taste, a smell of something can trigger the memory of a feeling or a fear. Good or bad, These are the catalysts for our inspiration and creativity. Some choose to ignore them. Others are ignited by them and spend their lives trying to capture what they feel in words, dance, music, painting, invention, teaching, acting and flights of the imagination." In another chapter called, Going with the Flow, she explains being in the creative flow-- the spirit of creativity that carries you through the project and the process and the things that block that flow. "There are four strengths to the creative process." says Weihs."It takes attitude, intuition, goals and skill to add up to success. Attitude means you beleive in and trust in your own intuitions. Intuition is the muse that inspires you. Setting clear goals helps to narrow and to define the process, and skills in your chosen field are necessary for success. Weihs defines how awareness and action, merged as one, absolutely full of perfection of the task, takes over." The book is filled with pratical ideas and suggestions which can be applied to further creativity. Its friendly down-to-earth style is entertaining while being instructive. Each chapter contains inspirational and instructive quotations from many of the world's most creative people.

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About the Author

Karen Weihs, a native of Charleston, South Carolina, graduated from the University of Georgia and has been a professional artist since an early age. Beginning her career as a graphic designer for a resort corporation, she then progressed into freelance graphic design, winning many awards. After much study, she became a Master Calligrapher, developing a line of prints that are still sold nationally to the gift market industry. In 1995, she founded a artists owned gallery in Charleston, Waterfront Gallery, where she exhibits. Exhibiting nationally now, she states that painting and lecturing are now her life's work. As a wife, mother of two boys, and businesswoman, Karen has learned to be creative in every facet of her life. She has begun to bring her message of creativity to people in diverse professions. "I feel I am ready to work out of my mind anytime I become inspired. It may be a phone call from a friend that inspires me or a student or just a vista that intrigues me while I am walking my two Boykin Spaniels. The principles of creative power, which I have learned to embrace, enrich my spirit instinctively", says Weihs. Consistent with the duality of a creative soul, Karen resides both in Charleston, S.C. and in Cashiers, N.C. Her website is www.weihs.com.

Product Details

• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: Five Corners Pubn (July 23, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1886699208
• ISBN-13: 978-1886699205
• Product Dimensions: 10.6 x 8.2 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,582,338 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)