Improv Illustration! Sparking Creativity in Kids...and grown-ups too!

There's something about a room full of kids all jacked up on creativity that really gets me going! Recently I had the pleasure to spend four hours doing what I call "Improvisational Illustration".

Improv Illustration is a process where, with the help of my audience, tell a story while doing live, off the cuff humorous illustrations. Much like improv comedy or Mad Libs, as one student put it, I create a story or character based on what the audience shouts out at my request.

I like to use this program as a way to spark creativity and story telling through visualization and drawing. I believe it really gets the mind working and who doesn't need a bit of mental exercise now an then? Creativity is the one thing that kids and even adults often have trouble tapping into. We're bombarded by the media, school, work and let's face it, life. All this can really put a drain on our creative resources and I believe programs like this can really get those creative juices flowing again.

I have several bookings this summer visiting local libraries and schools but can also develop and create programs for businesses as a team building event. If there is one thing my years in corporate America has taught me, it's that creativity is a valued asset and any chance to harness it as a team can be very productive.

If you’re interested in talking about how my program can help your business, school or organization feel free to contact me at 515-451-1684 or email me at timread@5fingerscreative.com.

View the video or read the local story from the Ames Tribune: Drawing on Imagination

Keep doodling!
Peace,
Tim