Exercises to Spark Creativity In Your Art From Leslie Kavanaugh
                     Exercises to 
Spark 
Creativity In 
Your Art From 
Leslie 
Kavanaugh
It is more important than ever 
to be0 able to think creatively. 
Findi2ng creative and original 
ways to communicate and 
create, whether at work or as a 
pers0onal passion, is frequently 
critic3al to our success and 
personal growth. However, 
chan0neling our creativity when 
we n4eed it the most is often 
challenging. 
And most of us don't have the luxury 
of waiting for inspiration to strike. So, 
the next time you feel stuck in a rut, 
try one of the following exercises from 
Leslie Kavanaugh to help awaken 
your creativity in art—or, better yet, 
incorporate these exercises into your 
routine to regularly flex creative 
muscles.
Tips From Leslie Kavanaugh To 
Spark Creativity in Your Art
Incomplete Figure Test
The incomplete figure test involves 
drawing. To create a complete drawing, 
you start with a small, simple scribble, 
such as a half-circle or loop. To do this 
in a group, several people work from 
the same scribble and then compare 
their drawings. Seeing how others 
understand the same small design can 
broaden your creative thinking and 
inspire you to develop new ideas.
30 Circles
 
 Thirty circles is a creative exercise in 
which the goal is quantity rather than 
quality. A paper sheet with 30 identical 
circles is handed to you. You have a 
limited time, usually no more than 10 
minutes, to draw something within as 
many of the 30 circles as possible. When 
done as a group, the completed circles 
are compared to see whether there are 
unifying concepts or designs.
     Musical Ideas
     A change of scenery, such 
as listening to music on 
purpose, can sometimes 
spark new ideas. Attend a 
concert or listen to music in 
your workplace, and write 
down any thoughts or ideas 
that arise. Examine those 
suggestions to see if they 
can be applied to your 
current work challenges.
Repurposed Product
Make a new product from the items on 
your desk, such as staplers, folders, 
tape, pictures, and paper. It is also an 
excellent activity for groups. After each 
individual or team has completed 
repurposing a product, they can assess 
its uniqueness, ingenuity, and 
practicality. This exercise is especially 
beneficial for honing brainstorming 
abilities.
Dictionary Story
Choose a random word from the 
dictionary. Make a short story out of 
the word you selected, the word 
above it, and the word below it. 
Finding a way to weave an 
interesting, cohesive story out of 
seemingly unrelated elements can 
help you improve your capacity to 
make connections and merge 
seemingly unrelated ideas.
The Takeaway
Creativity is a hard nut to crack!
Try performing these exercises 
suggested by Leslie Kavanaugh to 
ignite a new spark of creativity in 
your art.