In Daniel Pink's vision of the near future, Americans value artists and creative thinkers as much as computer programmers, good design is a necessity, and empathy is essential to all products and services. In this article, the author discusses what Pink, author of "A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers will Rule the Future," has to say on creative thinking and describes the six essential right-brain-directed aptitudes that creative thinkers should master. These are: (1) Good Design; (2) Narrative; (3) Symphony; (4) Empathy; (5) Play; and (6) Meaning. Many of these right-brain thinking skills could easily be incorporated into art projects or become sketchbook assignments. (Contains 1 online resource.)