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SUGGESTED READING FOR CREATIVITY & SELF-EXPRESSION
Compiled by Linda Allen www.lindasongs.com
Cameron, Julia The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity New York: G.P Putnam's Sons, 1992
A course in discovering and recovering the creative self
Cameron, Julia Vein of Gold : A Journey to Your Creative Heart New York: G.P. Putnam,1996
Cameron, Julia Walking in This World: The Practical Art of Creativity. New York: GP Putnam, 2002
Allen, Pat Art is a Way of Knowing Boston & London: Shambhala, 1995
A guide to self-knowledge and spiritual fulfillment through creativity.
Bayles, David & Ted Orland Art & Fear: Observations On The Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking Santa Barbara: Capra Press, 1993
Explores the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that casue so many artists to give up along the way.
Bepko, Claudia and Jo-Ann Krestan Singing at the Top of Our Lungs: Women, Love, and Creativity
"weaves together the rich tapestry of women's stories, showing us the immense power of creativity in helping women ignite their passion."
Clegg, Eileen Claiming Your Creative Self: True Stories from the Everyday Lives of Women. Oakland, CA:; New Harbinger Publications, Inc. 1998
Wonderful stories of women living creative lives.
Csikszentmaihalyi, Mihaly Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. New York: HarperCollins, 1990.
Dayton, Tian. Drama Games: Techniques for Self-Development. Deerfield Beach, FL: Health Communications, Inc., 1990.
Diaz, Adriana Freeing the Creative Spirit San Francisco: Harper, 1992
Using painting and drawing as playful yet powerful tools for connecting with the self, the world, and the divine.
Dominguez, Joe and Vicki Robin Your Money or Your Life New York: Penguin, 1992
"Transforming your relationship with money and achieving financial independence." Actually a good place to begin recovering your creativity. Great ideas on simpler living.
Fox, John Poetic Medicine: The Healing Art of Poem-Making. New York: Jeremy Tarcher, 1997
Fox, Matthew Creativity: Where the Divine and the Human Meet. New York: Jeremy Tarcher, 2002
Ganim, Barbara and Susan Fox Visual Journaling: Going Deeper than Words, Wheaton, ILL: Quest Books, 1999
One of many excellent books on creative uses of Journal writing.
Goldberg, Natalie Writing Down the Bones Boston & London: Shambhala, 1986
Exceptional book on how to create good writing...and the secret of creativity!
Grey, Alex The Mission of Art. Boston: Shambhala, 2001.
Hyde, Lewis The Gift: Imagination and the Erotic Life of Property New York:
Vintage Books, 1979
An inquiry into the place of creativity in our market-oriented society, starting with the premise that the work of art is a gift and not a commodity.
Jones, Michael Creating an Imaginative Life Berkeley: Conari Press, 1995
"widely acclaimed musician shares his creative evolution and invites us to more fully integrate creativity into our lives".
London, Peter No More Secondhand Art: Awakening the Artist Within Boston, London: Shambhala, 1989
Using art as an instrument of personal transformation....offering fresh ideas and inspiration to overcome secondhand ideas, borrowed beliefs, and conditioned behavior.
Maisel, Eric Fearless Creating New York: Putnam's Sons, 1995
"A step-by-step guide to starting and completing your work of art." Excellent!
Malchiodi, Cathy The Soul's Palette: Drawing on Art's Transformative Powers for Health and Well-Being. Boston: Shambhala, 2002.
May, Rollo The Courage to Create. New York: Bantam Books, 1975.
McNiff, Shaun. Trust the Process: An Artist's Guide to Letting Go. Boston: Shambhala, 1998.
Phillips, Jan: Marry Your Muse: A Complete Course in Creative Expressionl Wheaton, ILL: Quest Books, 1997
Well laid-out -- full of great information.
Rainer, Tristine The New Diary Los Angeles: J.P. Tarcher, Inc., 1978
How to use a journal for self-guidance and expanded creativity.
Wise, Nina A Big New Free Happy Unusual Life. New York: Broadway Books, 2002
Self-expression and spiritual practice for those who have time for neither.
Richards, M.C. Centering: On Pottery, Poetry, and the Person Middletown: Wesleyan University, 1964
This is a classic work -- doesn't get much better than this for exploring art and life.
Rico, Gabriele Writing the Natural Way Los Angeles: J.P.Tarcher, Inc., 1983
A classic work on using right-brain techniques to release expressive powers.
Ristad, Eloise A Soprano on Her Head: Right-side-up reflections on life and other performances. Moab, Utah: Real People Press, 1982.
A personal favorite! Dealing with the judges, stage fright --an excellent handbook for all who wish to build confidence.
Rogers, Natalie The Creative Connection: Expressive Arts as Healing Palo Alto, CA: Science & Behavior Books, Inc., 1993
Art as a healing tool to reclaim vital parts of yourself.
Roth, Gabrielle: Maps to Ecstasy Novato, CA: New World Library: 1998
On turning our lives into art and our art into healing.
Sark A Creative Companion: How To Free Your Creative Spirit Berkeley: Celestial Arts, 1989
A visual delight full of everyday wisdom.
Samuals, Michael and Mary Rockwood Lane. Creative Healing: How To Heal Yourself by Tapping Your Hidden Creativity. San Franciso: HarperSanFrancisco: 1998.
Saunders, Lesley, Ed. Glancing Fires: An Investigation into Women's Creativity London: The Women's Press, 1987
Writers, singers, dancerts, artists, teachers explore the connections and contradictions between their work and their lives.
Sawyer, Ruth The Way of the Storyteller. New York: Viking Press, 1942,1962.
Taylor, Jeremy. Dream Work: Techniques for Discovering the Creative Power in Dreams. New York: Paulist Press, 1983.
Wise, Nina. A Big, New, Free, Happy, Unusual Life: Self Expression and Spiritual Practice for Those Who Have Time For Neither. New York: Broadway Books, 2002.
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