There is immense wealth that lies hidden in the recesses of people's beings and many don't ever realize it.
In an era of dwindling support for the arts in schools and communities, most of us have come of age believing we have no creative ability. We are unaware of the divine gift we receive at birth, and the sacred commission to use that gift to better the world around us. In Boredom to Brilliance, Timothy Simpson helps us to discover that gift, the power of the arts. Whether offering insights from the world of opera, sharing his own journey of discovery, or providing hands-on exercises designed to motivate, he illustrates the necessity of self-expression and gives the reader a practical approach to unlocking the creative spirit inherent in us all. If you haven't yet found your place in the world or what you want to do in life, this book will set you on your path.
"Your dream, your vision, your idea, however small or grand it may be, is a gift to you and therefore your gift to the world."
Autorentext
Timothy Simpsonis a native of Bowling Green, Kentucky, and studied music at Western Kentucky University and theEastman School of Music in Rochester, New York. He moved to Europe 20 years ago to pursue acareer as an opera singer. In transforming himself from bored suburban Kentucky teen into a leadoperatic tenor with a repertoire of over 70 operas in many different theaters in Germany andEurope, he learned firsthand the methods the power of the arts provides to overcome challenges. Hehas di
Zusammenfassung
There is immense wealth that lies hidden in the recesses of people"s beings and many don"t ever realize it. In an era of dwindling support for the arts in schools and communities, most of us have come of age believing we have no creative ability. We are unaware of the divine gift we receive at birth, and the sacred commission to use that gift to better the world around us. In Boredom to Brilliance, Timothy Simpson helps us to discover that gift, the power of the arts. Whether offering insights from the world of opera, sharing his own journey of discovery, or providing hands-on exercises designed to motivate, he illustrates the necessity of self-expression and gives the reader a practical approach to unlocking the creative spirit inherent in us all. If you haven"t yet found your place in the world or what you want to do in life, this book will set you on your path. "Your dream, your vision, your idea, however small or grand it may be, is a gift to you and therefore your gift to the world."
Inhalt
Table of Contents:
Introduction ... p. 5,
1. Boredom ... p. 9,
2. The Blank Page ... p. 19,
3. Why Not Be an Artist? ... p. 29,
4. The God in You ... p. 41,
5. Copying Art: The Study of Form ... p. 59,
6. Creating Art ... p. 67,
7. Scale ... p. 77,
8. The Psychological Benefits of the Arts ... p. 89,
9. Fear of Being Not Good Enough ... p. 105,
10. The Earth as an Artistic Endeavor ... p. 125,
11. The Power of the Arts ... p. 141