How to become a creative person

Anthony Burrill has been exhibiting his work in galleries across the world for over 15 years, finding inspiration in the most unlikely places. I read his book Make It Now! to discover how I too could develop my creativity. 【小题1】.

       ●Look at the world through fresh eyes

In order to think up new and exciting projects, Burrill lets his mind and his body wander in the world. A walk in a new neighbourhood can give you a different view on your surroundings. 【小题2】“Seeing new things helps generate new ideas,” says Burrill.

       ●Build your creative network

Working alone can be both difficult and boring. Burrill values his creative network as a source of inspiration. 【小题3】.“These people will form the core of your creative community, from which a rich ecosystem of creativity will develop,” says Burrill.

       ●【小题4】

When Burrill began his career as an artist, he couldn’t afford expensive materials, so he had to find new and inventive ways to make things. “It’s much better to use what you have around you to produce something,” says Burrill.“It’s about being clever with what you have and seeing the benefits in the restrictions you have.”

       ●Remember that conformity(随大流) is the enemy of creativity

【小题5】. Burrill always keeps in mind that “As soon as you start doing as you are told and following the rules, you stop being truly creative.”He knows that unconventional people are clever and inventive and always try hard to be the “oddball” amongst the crowd.

A．Be resourceful

B．Or you can take a weekend trip

C．Follow these top tips to do the same

D．Allow yourself to create useless things

E．It is essential to maintain your individuality as a creator

F．It is important to be familiar with what’s going on around you

G．His fellow artists teach him new styles and push him to take risks