Online Library & Resource Center - Creative Careers

Creative Careers

Book: The Career Guide for Creative and Unconventional People
http://www.creativecareers.com/

Workplace creativity articles
http://www.creativityforlife.com/#Workplace%20Creativity%20Articles

Mind Tools.com
http://www.mindtools.com/index.html
Essential skills for an excellent career. MindTools.com is one of the Internet's most-visited career skills resources.

Art

Learn to Draw
http://www.learn-to-draw.com/

Introduction to Pastel Painting
http://www.learn-to-draw-and-paint.com/pastel-painting.html

American Artist Magazine
http://www.myamericanartist.com/

Glossary of Art Terms
http://www.rexart.com/glossary.html

Styles of Art
http://library.thinkquest.org/J001159/artstyle.htm

Beauty Care

List of Beauty Associations
http://www.beautyweb.com/beauty_associations.htm

Cosmetology Terms & Definitions Study Guides
http://www.studystack.com/flashcard-4523

Beauty Glossary
http://www.free-beauty-tips.com/glossary.html

Signs of a Good Esthetician
http://spas.about.com/od/facialtreatments/a/estheticians.htm

Cooking & Catering

Government Food Safety Information
http://www.foodsafety.gov/

Food Safety and Inspection Service
http://www.fsis.usda.gov/

Food Network (TV channel)
http://www.foodnetwork.com/

The Cook’s Thesaurus
http://www.foodsubs.com/

Common Cooking Conversions
http://www.onlineconversion.com/cooking_volume.htm

National Association of Catering Executives
http://www.nace.net/

Catering Business Overview
http://www.entrepreneur.com/businessideas/1113.html

Cooking Basics from Better Homes & Gardens
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/

Glossary of Cooking Terms
http://www.bhg.com/recipes/how-to/cooking-basics/glossary-of-cooking-terms/

Creative Writing

Creative Writing Prompts – Help get your story started
http://www.creativewritingprompts.com/

Creative Writing 101
http://www.dailywritingtips.com/creative-writing-101/

Fashion Merchandising & Design

Fashion Glossary
http://www.dressking.com/search/glossary.htm

Florist/Floral Design

About Flowers
http://www.aboutflowers.com/flower-a-plant-information-and-photos.html
Flower and plant information and photos

American Institute of Floral Designers
http://www.aifd.org/

Flower Glossary
http://www.teleflora.com/flowerglossary.asp

Floral Design Magazine
http://www.floraldesignmagazine.com/

Interior Decorating

Glossary of Interior Design Terms
http://interiordec.about.com/od/glossary/Glossary_of_Interior_Design_Terms.htm

Interior Design Magazine
http://www.interiordesign.net/

Careers in Interior Design
http://www.careersininteriordesign.com/
Learn more about the different career paths in interior design.

Photography

American Museum of Photography (virtual museum)
http://www.photographymuseum.com/

Dictionary of film and digital photography
http://photonotes.org/dictionary/

Glossary of Photographic Terms (Kodak)
http://www.kodak.com/global/en/consumer/glossary/glossaryContents.shtml

Definitions of different types of photography
http://www.mediacollege.com/photography/types/

History of Photography
http://photo.net/history/timeline

Digital photography tips
http://digitalphotography.tipcentral.net/

Sewing & Dressmaking

Introduction on How to Sew
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Sew./

Free sewing and craft projects, articles, and more.
http://www.sewing.org/

Different types of hand stitches
http://www.alternative-windows.com/stitches.htm

Informative Dressmaking Research Site
http://dressmakingresearch.com/

Wedding Consultant

Association of Bridal Consultants
http://www.bridalassn.com/default.aspx

National Association of Wedding Professionals
http://www.nawp.com/

Writing Stories for Children

Writer’s Digest – Writing Children’s Literature
http://www.writersdigest.com/Childrens/

Information on how to write a children’s book.
http://www.best-childrens-books.com/how-to-write-a-childrens-book.html