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Where Art, Education & Imagination Intersect
This blog explores the role of art in education, creative intelligence, and cultural storytelling. Blending research with reflection, each post offers an inspiring pause; a connection to art, memory, and meaning across time and place.
Here, you'll find reflective essays on art in education, on what inspires us, creative living and on being an artist.
Let each entry be a spark for your thinking, educational journey and art.
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Thought Leadership in the Digital Age of Education
Education as leadership: In the 21st century, education is no longer defined by the four walls of a classroom, or even by static curricula. It is shaped by visionaries who can navigate complexity, inspire innovation, and re-imagine what learning can be. At the heart of this transformation lies a powerful concept: thought leadership in digital education.
Louise Sommer
Jun 93 min read
Jonna Jinton: The Power of Authentic Living and the Creative Dance
In an age of fast-paced digital consumption and curated perfection, there are rare artists who remind us of the unfiltered beauty of life.
Louise Sommer
Apr 243 min read
Where All Threads Meet: A New Chapter in Creativity, Communication & Cultural Learning
Discover how Louise Sommer blends art, education, psychology, and cultural storytelling to create a unique, creative consultancy for today’s learners, educators, and creatives. She says: "My work has always centered around one essential question: How do we communicate knowledge in ways that resonate across backgrounds, intelligences, and cultures?"
Louise Sommer
Apr 192 min read
Be more like Carrie from Sex & the City: Stop Chasing Trends. Create your OWN path.
We need to return to depth, originality, and courage in our writing. We need to take blogging back from the machine.
Louise Sommer
Apr 145 min read
Top 5 Fun and Fearless Essentials for Creative Blogging in 2025
Turn Up Your Influence, Visibility & Creative Magic. “Girls just wanna have fun!” and bloggers just wanna create, shine & express themself.
Louise Sommer
Feb 103 min read
5 Fun Ways to Reignite Your Blog Mojo (and fall in love with writing all over again)
But here’s the good news: your blog mojo isn’t gone—it’s just waiting for a little spark. Try one of these five FUN ways to bring the magic.
Louise Sommer
Jan 313 min read
Simple steps to turn Your Blog into a Beacon of Meaning: How to Educate, Empower & Create Impact with Soul just like Oprah
In a world buzzing with clickbait and chaotic content, your blog can be a lighthouse of meaning. A place where people can breathe and feel.
Louise Sommer
Jan 293 min read
From Art to Action: How Culture Shapes the Way We Communicate
Culture is a powerful lens through which we view the world. It shapes our language, values, even how we communicate and understand others.
Louise Sommer
Jan 264 min read
The Timeless Allure of the Grail: What Indiana Jones Got Right About the Creative Quest
The legend of the Holy Grail, much like the adventures of Indiana Jones, continues to captivate our imaginations.
Louise Sommer
Jun 13, 20243 min read
Whispers of the Unseen: The Myth of the Muses and the Magical Vision of Remedios Varo
Remedios Varo wasn’t just painting from imagination; she was painting from a mythic state of consciousness. She lived in tune with the muse.
Louise Sommer
Jun 5, 20244 min read
Shirley MacLaine and the Creative Awakening
Like me, Shirley MacLaine, in her best-selling spiritual memoir 'The Camino', shared her own mystical journey along the same trail.
Louise Sommer
May 22, 20244 min read
Gertrude Bell: Explorer, Diplomat, Visionary. A Legacy Beyond the Desert
Gertrude Bell’s story goes far beyond exploration. Discover the real diplomat, visionary, and cultural bridge-builder who shaped the modern Middle East. Learn how her creative intelligence and cross-cultural empathy offer timeless lessons for today. Written by artist and storyteller Louise Sommer. Explore creativity, history, and cultural myths at louisesommer.co. #GertrudeBell #CreativeIntelligence
Louise Sommer
May 31, 20212 min read
Gertrude Bell Was More Than a Queen of the Desert: Why Cultural Intelligence Still Matters
Discover the real Gertrude Bell; scholar, adventurer, and cultural diplomat. Explore how Hollywood misrepresented her legacy in Queen of the Desert and learn why her true story of cultural intelligence, empathy, and leadership still matters today. Dive into a richer narrative of history, creativity, and women’s empowerment with Louise Sommer at louisesommer.co. #GertrudeBell #CreativeLiving
Louise Sommer
Oct 19, 20193 min read
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