Sketch It Out: Enhancing Creativity Through Drawing

SKETCH IT OUT Enhancing Creativity through Drawing There is a fascinating relationship between the pen, paper, and the creative mind. As Picasso said, art helps "wash away from the soul the dust of everyday life." It does this through keeping the brain fresh and resilient. Drawing engages many parts of the brain and can have a powerful impact on one's creativity. - DOODLE FACTS!- Humans have doodled for more than 30,000 years! FAMOUS DOODLERS Leonardo Da Vinci George Washington Thomas Edison John F. Kennedy Ronald Regan Vladimir Nabokov Bill Gates Frank Gehry DOODLING IMPROVES Cognitive Performance Memory Focus Doodling increases information retention Doodles are like a postcard. They bring back specifics events that might have been forgotten. Taking visual notes helps the brain understand "boring" subject matter. by 29%. Problem Helps Coping with Stress Solving Drawing helps de-clutter thinking and tapers one's emotional response to difficult situations. Sketching stimulates areas of the brain that help analyze information. EXPAND YOUR MIND Try doodling some of these things! A MOUTH А ВІСҮCLE A BEATLES SONG A COMPUTER YOUR PARENTS YOURSELF! So the next time someone tells you to stop doodling and pay attention, tell them that drawing is just part of the learning process. CHRON ICLE BO OKS SOURCES http://www. wsj.com/articles/the-power-of-the-doodle-im- prove-your-focus-and-memory-1406675744 http://www.cnn.com/2011/09/01/opinion/brown-creativity-doodles/ http://www.inc.com/peter-gasca/3-reasons-doo- dling-will-help-your-focus-and-creativity.html http://pages.chroniclebooks.com/642