1. What is the first thing God says about Man? Gen 1:26 –Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness, and let them rule … Gen 1:27 –So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Image - Picture –Man & Women = Feminine & Masculine –Trinity — body, soul, spirit Likeness - Character We were given the same makeup of God: The ability to CREATE, IMAGINE, communicate and love.

2. Imagination, Creativity Imaginations The ability to FORM images & Ideas in the mind The ability to think of ways of dealing with difficulties & problems Creativity The ability to use the IMAGINATION to develop new and original ideas or things Why do you think God created us with these characteristics: Creativity and Imaginations?

3. Bringing creativity into our lives an into our worship Stirring the imaginations and setting the stage for worship

4. How long has it been since you lived or Worshiped out of your creativity? For some, maybe since Childhood.

5. You can’t live without it The Imagination and creativity sets the stage for everything in your life! Worship & Prayer (Limitless) Music Entertainment Decorations & Atmosphere Career & Communication Movies & TV, Video Games Architecture & Advertising Teaching & Healing Emotional expression Reveals Truth & Beauty (words just can’t describe) “Art includes everything that stimulates the desire to live” –Ramy De Gourmont

6. What is Art? The creation of a thought provoking thought (i.e. Music, painting, writing) The skill & technique of producing visual, auditory or any other stimulation of the senses or Unique expression or communication

7. “ART” “Creativity”

8. Art Forms The Arts? Work of Art? Visual Art Forms ? Sculpture, Painting, Installation, Interactive or Relational Art, Mixed media Classifications? Fine Art, Commercial Art, Pop Art, Mass Media, Folk, Outsider Art Medium, Media, Mixed media? Form vs. Function? Subjectivity

9. What is the purpose, need or function of art? Communication: –Emotions –Ideas / promotion –Editorial / Political / Propaganda –Story / Narrative –History culture –Universal truths and virtues –Leadership Fun: –Humor –Games –Entertainment The Physical Health –Fine motor skills –Coordination –Developing sight –Illness Spiritual & Emotional Health: –Relaxation –Mediation / Cleansing –Problem solving –Self awareness & Discovery –Grief recovery –Exploring meaning –Critical thinking –Even WORSHIP

10. The only difference between you and an “ARTIST” is the size of the audience