Where Women Create:
Book Of Inspiration
Jo Packham and Jenny Doh
In A Nutshell: Stunning photos and practical tips for designing a creative workspace
This book is for any woman who has dreamed of a personalised creative space of her own. It features an eclectic mix of knitters, painters, designers and assorted artists from around the world and peaks into their working world. This is a visual Viagra with luscious photos to stimulate the imagination.
But the accompanying text also provides practical tips from each of the featured artists on organisation, and exercises for fuelling creativity. It was interesting to note that different artists would often have the same suggestion. It may sound prosaic in a creative environment, but several mentioned that having deadlines (real or artificial) imposed structure and kick started creativity. Many also said they liked to keep their working materials on display for constant visual inspiration. As an exercise to fuel creativity, an oft repeated suggestion was to design for a character from a film, show or TV programme.
Dip into this book at random and experience serious lifestyle envy. A treasure trove of ideas to plunder for your own use.
