1. Living Artfully: Create the Life You
Imagine by Sandra Magsamen
Beautifully Illustrated And Full Of Wisdom
Many people today are looking outside themselves for well-being and
happiness when what theyre searching for has been inside them all
along. -- Sandra Magsamen Living artfully is expressing who you are
through the moments that you create. Living Artfully reminds us to
explore and experience life with more heart, meaning, purpose, and joy. It
asks us to imagine, to dream big, to believe in ourselves, to celebrate the
people in our lives, make each day count, dance when the spirit moves
us, laugh out loud, and let our voices be heard. In this beautiful, life-
changing book, acclaimed artist and entrepreneur Sandra Magsamen will
transform everything you think you know about art, creativity, and
personal fulfillment. And shell show you that youve already got just what
you need in your own two hands to create the life of joy and beauty that
you want -- for yourself and others. Living Artfully puts you in direct
touch with your own imagination, where the only rule is there are no rules.
Warm, encouraging, always good-humored, it is full of inspiring stories
about people who pursue their own creative impulses and are rewarded
with unexpected and delightful results. By following the ten principles of
Living Artfully -- Magsamens own dynamic process of creative thinking
and being -- you will embark on an exciting personal journey of self-
discovery. Youll learn how to connect with everyone in your life in
inventive new ways, through everyday things, caring gestures,
meaningful moments, and simple gifts that really make a difference. Youll
also discover how, where, and when you can use your own creative
language -- the images, words, sounds, foods, or crafts through which
you most easily express yourself. To Sandra Magsamen, Living Artfully
is connection. Its the ultimate form of communication. Its recognizing and
embracing your own powerful, creative abilities. And the first step on the
journey to Living Artfully is to rediscover the gifts of imagination, curiosity,
and playfulness -- gifts that you already possess. Each chapter presents
a wealth of practical and fun ideas that you can tailor to suit your own
circumstances and preferences and that will jump-start your imagination

2. and free dormant or forgotten talents. By giving yourself permission to be
yourself, youll embark on a personal renaissance, connecting with your
inherent sense of fun and optimism and discovering that even simple
tasks of everyday life can become perfect, natural outlets for your
newfound creativity. Filled with Sandras stunning, four-color, signature
artwork, Living Artfully is not a how-to book but a why-to -- uplifting,
motivational, and fun. It is also a guide into a new cultural movement in
which people choose to live with a creative purpose, celebrating the
people, places, and moments that make life truly meaningful.
Personal Review: Living Artfully: Create the Life You Imagine by
Sandra Magsamen
"A musician must make music, an artist must paint, a poet must write if he
is ultimately to be at peace with himself. What one can be, one must be."
-- Abraham Maslow
One morning of channel surfing I stopped to watch Sandra Magsamen
being interviewed and was drawn in to her talk about being creative and
living artfully in our life. When this book became available for review, I
jumped at it.
What does it mean to live ar tfully? The chapters are filled with ideas--
simple, easy-to-do, no-cost ways to live artfully in areas like:
-- Making connections
-- Rediscovering your creative power
-- Creating moments that matter
-- Making your home reflect you
-- Artfully ways for special days
-- Making your mark on the world
The stories are wonderful, both from her own family and the other people
she allows us to meet. The illustrations by the author are light and cheery
and are complemented by the well-chosen quotes.
In the Home section, the author reminds us to celebrate the little things--
change of season, different kinds of "homes," what home means, etc.
Maya Angelous said, "I long, as does every human being, to be at home
wherever I find myself."
As I write this mid-April, the robins returning to Minnesota are celebrating a
late-spring snowfall as they dash from tree to tree, eating last season's
fruit. I want to be as happy all day as they are this morning.
My favorite section was "Imagine the possibilities: Rediscovering yo ur
creative power." It's full of hope--of possibilities of living creatively. "Each
day is a gift we get to unwrap--in our own way." "Think of the morning as a

3. lesson that is unfolding to show you the creativity in the fabric of all living
things" (page 42).
So many allow self-doubt and uncertainty to prevent us from being
creative. The author indicates that being creative isn't just about art or
making art--but about creative outreaches to others.
This is a book that will remain close at hand to return to when my creativity
gene has been covered up by daily stress and wear and tear. I will return
to it for inspiration, for hope, through the wonderful ideas, stories and
quotes.
Armchair Interviews says: Sandra Magsamen is a very prolific writer, and
this is book 19. If you think you are not creative, you need to find ways "to
be creative and live artfully" with this book's help. You'll be glad you did.
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