I am posting this text to clarify what i am doing... it is not to earn money here, even that I have a currency on my grid.
My intention is to open minds.
If you are on a journey to fully realize your creative potential, I can support you.
I offer coaching focused on exploring creative ideas and plans through writing. You prepare by writing a bit about your project. Using the notes you send to idee (at) kreakurs.de, we will discuss the project via Proton Meet that I can invite you to, and work on bringing your creative potential to life. The focus here is on the process rather than the final product.
I can also assist you in developing a specific creative project—whether it’s a piece of wall art, an interior design concept, a piece of jewelry, or a craft project (you can find ideas in the "Ideas" section). I can send you photos and demonstrate the techniques live via webcam, or we can work together in my home studio if you live in the Munich area.
"I cannot dismiss my dreams without notice.
I still owe them my life."
Imagination is a fundamental tool of consciousness that significantly enriches your life. If you wish to rediscover your creativity, you’ve come to the right place!
Do you remember your childhood and youth? In my creative course, you can discover that the same freshness and inner freedom still reside within you...
Simply tell me about your dreams and wishes—either in person or via email. I will help you take a step forward on your path toward your goal. I would like to accompany you and open your eyes to both the world around you and your inner world. You will be amazed at how colorful, exciting, and deeply rewarding imaginative thoughts and conversations can be.
Everyone needs creativity and imagination to navigate daily life and to find unique solutions to new challenges. Many people believe they cannot do crafts, paint, write, or come up with something imaginative. I believe it is simply a matter of practice. Let yourself be inspired and give me the chance to show you the possibilities.
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KREAKURS – THE CREATIVITY QUESTIONNAIRE
What do you want to achieve?
Have you already tried to make it happen?
What have you enjoyed doing in your life?
Perhaps as a child, perhaps as a hobby:
photography, painting, cooking, crafting, languages, building things, sewing doll clothes, making music, growing flowers…
Is there a person whose creativity particularly inspires you?
What is it about their creativity that fascinates you?
If you could be someone else for a week, who would you choose?
A politician? Goethe? A person of the opposite sex? Your boss? Van Gogh? A prostitute? An animal?
How much time would you like to devote to your creativity?
An hour a week? Five hours a month? Or perhaps a whole weekend?
Is there a place where you feel especially comfortable and where your thoughts can wander freely?
A forest, a lake, a museum, a boat, a meadow…?
Do you need to express yourself creatively — or is creativity something you simply have to “embrace”?
Which materials do you enjoy working with?
Water, wine, clay, pictures, paper, colours…
And which materials would you rather avoid?
And finally:
After answering all these questions, can you imagine a creative goal for yourself?
Kreakurs
Discover your creativity. Explore new possibilities. Create your own path.
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Art Therapy Box – Starter Kit
Paper & Printed Materials
A stack of colorful construction paper
Old book pages or newspaper clippings
A few beautiful old maps
Washi tape or decorative adhesive tape
Tracing paper or parchment paper for layering
Textiles / Fabric
Small fabric scraps (e.g., denim and lace for contrast)
A piece of ribbon or yarn
Structure & Texture
Potato mesh bag or netting (tulle)
A piece of aluminum foil (crumple, smooth, or texture it)
Decorative Elements
A small packet of postage stamps or old tickets
Dried leaves or flowers
A few buttons or beads
Tools & Supplies
Scissors or a craft knife
Glue stick + liquid craft glue
Paintbrushes and small sponges
Watercolor or acrylic paints (primary colors are sufficient)
Colored pencils or markers
Ruler and pencil
A cutting mat or a sturdy piece of cardboard to work on
With this box, you can:
Create collages (paper + textiles + mementos)
Start mixed-media experiments (foil, netting, textures with paint)
Design cards and small artworks (stamps, watercolor, stencils)
Engage in therapeutic work: layering, tearing, painting over, feeling textures.
A box like this thrives on evolution—whenever you come across a lovely piece of paper, a ticket, or a button, you simply add it to the collection.
Here is a short "10-Minute Exercise List" for your art therapy box. Each exercise is brief, intuitive, and easy to do, without putting yourself under pressure. Think of them as conversation starters rather than mandatory tasks. 10-Minute Exercises with the Art Therapy Box
Paper Scrap Storm
Tear three different types of paper into irregular pieces and glue them down to depict movement (e.g., wind, water, or chaos).
Colored Shadows
Place tracing paper over an old book page and use watercolors or markers to paint only the "shadows" surrounding the words.
Texture Frottage
Place a potato mesh bag or aluminum foil under a sheet of paper and rub over it with a colored pencil—discover the patterns.
Mini-Map
Cut out a section of a map and add painted symbols (sun, heart, arrows)—as if it were a map of your inner world.
10 Circles
Draw ten circles on a sheet of paper and fill each one with a different material: paper, fabric, buttons, paint, or patterns.
Stamp Poem
Glue down three old postage stamps and write three words next to them that spontaneously come to mind—creating a mini-poem.
Leaves in Dialogue
Take two dried leaves, glue them down, and draw a "conversation line" between them using words or symbols.
Button Mandala
Arrange buttons, beads, or round elements into a mandala pattern and secure them with glue, or trace the design.
Square Collage
Cut out a 10×10 cm square of cardboard and fill it completely with collage materials within 10 minutes—without overthinking it.
The Hidden Word
Write a word that is currently important to you in large letters on paper. Cover it with layers of tracing paper, paint, and scraps—until it is only faintly visible. These exercises are intentionally kept brief—more like playful prompts than "high art." They can be expanded or developed into larger projects at any time.
That’s wonderful—in that case, I’ll add 10 exercises to your collection that delve deeper and can help with reflection. They remain playful but open up more space for inner processes.
10 In-depth Art Therapy Exercises Using the Box
Map of Feelings
Choose three colors that match your mood. Use them to paint or collage a "map of your feelings." Mark specific locations: "Island of Calm," "Mountain of Anger," "Lake of Sorrow."
Hidden Message
Write a sentence on a sheet of paper that you wouldn't tell anyone else. Cover it with other materials or paint so that only fragments remain visible. Observe how it feels to hide it.
Layered Collage
Build up multiple layers using paper, tracing paper, fabric, and adhesive. Each layer represents a phase of life or a specific experience. Pause whenever a particular "layer" feels significant to you.
The Crumpled Feeling
Write a word or draw an image representing something troubling on paper. Crumple it up, glue it into your artwork in its wrinkled state, and incorporate colors or shapes around it—symbolizing that fractures are also part of the whole.
Tracing Paths
Glue down old tickets, letters, or newspaper clippings and add lines representing paths or networks—as if you were mapping out your own personal history.
Inner Symbol of Protection
Use metallic paper, buttons, and fabric scraps to create a symbol that offers you protection (e.g., a shield, a cloak, a circle). Tune in to whether looking at it makes you feel stronger.
The Invisible Dialogue
Glue two......place various elements (e.g., a leaf and a postage stamp) far apart. Draw lines or patterns between them—as if they were conversing with each other.
Color Mirror
Paint spontaneously using brushes or sponges, choosing colors intuitively. Afterward, give it a name: "This is me right now"—without passing judgment.
Time Window
Take an old photo or a newspaper clipping, paste a window made of tracing paper over it, and paint inside it to show how you view that time today.
The Place of Calm
Create a small sanctuary on paper using map fragments, fabric, paint, and paper. A room, an island, or a cabin—it doesn't matter if it is realistic or fantastical.
These exercises are designed for self-exploration: making feelings visible, processing memories, and discovering inner symbols. They are open-ended—there is no right or wrong.
7-Day Art Therapy Challenge
It is structured so that each day has a different focus: ranging from lighthearted play and experimentation to deeper self-reflection. Duration: 10–20 minutes each—depending on how much time you wish to spend.
Day 1 – Playful Start
Exercise: Paper Scrap Storm
Tear three different types of paper (e.g., colored cardstock, newspaper, wrapping paper) into irregular pieces and glue them down to create a sense of movement—like wind, waves, or a swirl.
👉 Goal: Loosen up; start without pressure or expectations.
Day 2 – Sensing Color
Exercise: Color Mirror
Pick up brushes or sponges and paint intuitively using the colors that draw you in. Afterward, give it a name: "This is me right now."
👉 Goal: Connect with your current mood. Day 3 – Exploring Textures
Exercise: Texture Rubbing
Place a potato mesh bag, aluminum foil, or sandpaper under a sheet of paper and rub over it with a colored pencil or marker. Combine multiple textures on a single sheet.
👉 Goal: Discover surprising effects and playfully try something new.
Day 4 – Layers of Memory
Exercise: Layered Collage
Work in multiple layers: an old book page, tracing paper, a scrap of fabric, paint. Each layer represents a phase of life or a thought.
👉 Goal: Visually layer the past and the present.
Day 5 – Transforming Feelings
Exercise: The Crumpled Feeling
Write a word or make a small sketch representing a troubling feeling on paper. Crumple it up, glue it onto your artwork, and create a design around it using colors or patterns until it transforms.
👉 Goal: Accept the negative and creatively reshape it.
Day 6 – The Inner Dialogue
Exercise: Invisible Connection
Glue two different elements (e.g., a button and a postage stamp, a leaf and a ticket) far apart from each other. Draw or paint lines, patterns, or symbols between them—as if they were communicating.
👉 Goal: Depict relationships, tensions, or connections.
Day 7 – Your Safe Place
Exercise: A Place of Calm
Create your sanctuary on paper: an island, a room, or an imaginary house. Use maps, fabric, washi tape, or paint. What matters isn't beauty, but the feeling of safety and comfort.
👉 Goal: Create a resource you can return to internally.
This takes you on a short creative journey: from lightness and exploration to self-empowerment.
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