What is it about a new enthusiasm that makes us want to run out and spend money?
With my new focus on art making, the possibilities to buy are endless. New books. The incredibly seductive lure of the art supply store. Surely I need to get a new journal every week, right?
Creativity
Back to Class: Designing My Art School Curriculum
I always loved school, but I didn’t love getting an F in high school art. Now that I’m gearing myself toward making art, I am eager to learn and improve. I’m also eager to be financially prudent.
So it’s back to school for me, with my own art school curriculum.
Getting Real, Getting Vulnerable, Getting Visual
This is a long time coming, this shift away from ‘authority blogging’ and toward a more, well, fun way to blog. In this video, I share what’s coming on the Original Impulse blog this year regarding creativity, art making and living my original impulse…out in the open.
If you don’t have time or don’t care to watch the video (but it’s 3:33 long, a magical number), simply scroll down to see the art below…that will show you in a snap what’s up.
Take the Permission You Need and Create Something
Brenda Ueland, author of If You Want to Write, asserted that “Everybody is talented, original, and has something important to say.”
I love this. This belief highlights our innate creativity and power. We do have something important to say, by virtue of being human and having lived our own, unique experience.
So why does writing or any other creative act require permission?
Seven Steps to Get Your Groove Back When You’ve Lost Your Writing Rhythm
Despite our best intentions, life’s distractions can easily derail us from our writing. But even though it may feel like it, you’re not starting from scratch. Try these seven simple steps to resume – and refresh – your writing groove.
Scott Belsky Changed My Life at WDS
Scott Belsky, founder of Behance and author of Making Things Happen, was one of the people I most anticipated hearing at the World Domination Summit.
As a coach for creatives, I, like Scott, am obsessed with how we bring our brilliant ideas into form.
But it wasn’t long before Scott was sharing ideas that go beyond how I think about productivity and creativity.
Why You're Not Creating Like You Want
I recently polled my Impulses subscribers, asking what was blocking their creative satisfaction.
What do you think is the biggest thing lacking in people’s lives? Guess.
That’s right. Time.
Lack of time is the #1 obstacle people cite as stopping them from creating. I know you guessed it because it’s your excuse, too.
An excuse, not a real obstacle? Yes and no. There’s one way that we make ourselves victims of time. Read on and see if this is you.
Prioritizing for Creatives With Too Many Ideas
You’re gifted with tons of ideas, which all seem great. And you want to do all of them now. The problem is, you’re not the goddess Kali, gifted with many arms and the ability to multitask. You have to choose. You have to prioritize. Every client and student I’ve worked with has this challenge. I […]
Buff Up Your Creativity: Ten Creative Capabilities Enhanced by Travel
I gave this article to my Curious Boulder participants to remind them that travel itself is a creativity workshop. Formerly published in 2009 here, I offer these perspectives to you again, so your summer travel may incite your creative juju. Creativity is a combination of skills, qualities and perspectives that allows someone to bring ideas […]
How to Be More Creative
The creative spark strikes us and lights us up, allowing us to savor those ‘aha’ moments where something new makes sense and can change our lives.