Otterocity!

Step into happiness and a world of pastry fun that is whimsical and yummy!  Jean-Philippe Maury displays his chocolates, cookies, cakes, crepes, an more at the Jean Philippe Patisserie in the Belagio Las Vegas.

When you walk up to the European-style pastry shop you are greeted with the world's largest chocolate fountain.

Then, as you enter the shop the center case greets you with all kinds of chocolates, cookies, and pastries.  Overhead, you are greeted by strange cakes.

Along the wall are all different kinds of cakes, in any theme you can imagine.

Jean-Philippe has Otterocity!

He uses his imagination and brings fun to the wonderful world of pastries!

The other night I saw William Close play the Earth Harp on the Semifinals of America's Got Talent and I was blown away by his creativity and talent. Now, the show usually has some unique talent that is pretty good, but he was outstanding.

William makes his instruments and transforms auditoriums or outdoor spaces, into a giant 'Earth Harp" which can extend up to 1,000 feet in length. He proceeds to play modern and classical songs by stroking the strings with gloved hands coated in resin.

To Learn more visit:  William and the Earth Harp

Having a creative mind is an otter trait. William Close embodies this trait to the fullest degree. He shares his love of making music with students in schools and others through his performances.

Keep up the Otterocity and continue making great music in the creative way you do!

Creativity is the spark of all things new. It is the beginning of innovation. We would still be huddling in a cave to keep warm if it weren’t for creativity. The creation of a camp fire, and using it for heat and cooking, brought human kind out ofthe dark and into the light.

Fire brought the creation of tools and the dawn of the Bronze Age. Creastivity brought forward mankind through the Industrial age and into the Technology Era. Just think of all the advances of medicine, technology, travel, etc. that we have today. What great things will we create in the coming century?

Possessing a creative mind is one quality that Otters show. They learn how to use their environment to survive. For example, they use rocks to help open shells and tie kelp around their young so they don’t float away. If an animal can create, then we should beable to use our creative minds to figure out the problems of society and bring peace and joy to the world, solve world hunger, or reduce waste.

Creativity isn’t just about thinking up some invention, or finding a cure for a disease. It is about problem solving. It is finding solutions to a challenge, or creating a unique idea that will improve your life. It is about using your mind and creativity for whatever challenges you face. It is about new and different ideas that spark change for the good of an endeavor.

Creativity is all around us, in art, music, science, agriculture. It is at work, home, school, or whever you are. It is unlimited. Only we place limits on it.

Ask yourself this one question:

What creative thing can you think of that can improve your life, or the life of others around you?

So, go out there and possess a CREATIVE MIND!

Suzanne Cleary and Peter Harding are amazing in this video. They have a hand dance that just blows you away. Their rhythm and synchronicity are astounding. I bet they had a ton of fun practicing this cool hand dance and I am sure they had some funny outtakes while perfecting this.

I don't know how they keep such straight faces. I would be laughing all the way through.

Here is their dance version:

You can learn more about them on their website at: upandoverit.com

It would be neat to do this with my kids and see what otherkinds of hand movements we could come up with. We could use different songs for different beats. It sounds like a fun, low budget activity.

They show Otterocity with their Hand Dancing!

Tim Gagnon has had a creative spirit since he was a child. His artistic side was nutured by his mother and he enjoyed drawing whenever he could. Later in life he found himself drawn back to art. He quit his job and became a full time painter.

For more of Tim's artwork or to order prints online visit:

www.timgagnonsudio.com

Thanks Tim Gagnon, for sharing your Otterocity through your art!

Rick Stultz is an amazing artist who brings fun and joy to his artwork. He paints with gouache, gesso and ink on paper and infuses his creative soul with vibrant brilliant colors. His imagination comes alive on paper!

Enjoy his artwork at:
www.ricstultz.com

Have Otterocity with art!

Otterocity is all about bringing a joyful spirit to what you do. Guido Daniele definitely brings a joyful spirit to his life and artwork!

Born in Soverato (CZ-Italy), Guido Daniele is an amazing artist who now lives and works in Milan. He uses a body painting technique to create brilliant, vibrant works out of models bodies and hands. He has used his ideas for commercial advertising as well as his own private exhibitions.

Have fun looking at Guido Daniele's art at :
www.guidodaniele.com

Combining photography with oil painting Guido Daniele creates realistic and abstract artwork that stretches your imagination and brings a life-like feel to his "Handimals."

I was stumbling on Stumbleupon and found this really great link. Anastassia Elias, showed a project making art inside of old toilet paper rolls. The way she makes the images look 3-d when held up to a light is superb! I wish I had the time, patience, and inspiration to create something as imaginative as this. On top of it, you can get them as a t-shirt!

To see more follow the link:

www.behance.net/Gallery/Paper-cuts-Rolls/241623

This really shows the creative side of Otterocity!

Artist Audrey Kawasaki has an amazing imagination and a wonderful talent. On top of that, she paints her uniquely styled paintings on wood.  She blends her comic book style with modern portraits.  Her paintings are soft, mixing natural beauty with the human form in a combination that appeals to your senses.

Audrey updates her online journal frequently with new work, pieces in progress, information about shows and more. Click to visit Audrey's Journal : http://i-seldom-do.livejournal.com/

Or visit her website here:

www.audrey-kawasaki.com/index.php

Audrey Kawasaki displays Otterocity through her art!