Creativity
Creativity impacts all of our lives. In our everyday existence, everything is either human made or a wonder of the universe.
Because everything in our existence is either made by humans or a universal wonder, I know we all have the capacity to be creative. It is a human ability. I use this knowledge as core knowledge to remind myself that I can be creative. Sometimes, whether or not you consider yourself creative is a key to opening doors. This self-identification makes things so. Ideas come before actions. And there are so many ways to be creative!
What Is Creativity?
Anyone can be creative, if they chose to be. Posts under this section will help you reframe how you see creativity and make it more accessible.
Persistence
Persistence. Painting skin tones is a difficult skill I could spend years perfecting. Getting a face to look right is hard because we spend so
Making Mistakes
When learning any new skill, making mistakes is inevitable. A couple years ago I started this painting. I saw a really cool image of a
Overcoming a White Page or Canvas
Sometimes overcoming a white page or a white canvas can feel overwhelming. Procrastination is not always about putting off something enjoyable. I love to draw.
Beginning, Again
Beginning, Again I am starting over and beginning again. A decade or more ago I wrote snippets of characterizations, a few short stories, 2 dreadful
Aubrey Beardsley Tarot
An Aubrey Beardsley Tarot set! While I have written about Aubrey Beardsley in the past, he is always worth a second mention. First a quick
How to Be a Better Writer
Write write write write write! Seriously, the only way to get better is to practice. I have been reviewing all of my old blogger
Science of the Mind
Decades of research have been done about creativity. Posts under this heading highlight some of the current research being done. With this information you can hack your own creativity.
Fostering And Developing a Creative Practice
Some things kill creativity. Others help it blossom. Posts under this heading discuss ways to foster creativity and how to develop an ongoing creative practice.
Persistence
Persistence. Painting skin tones is a difficult skill I could spend years perfecting. Getting a face to look right is hard because we spend so
Making Mistakes
When learning any new skill, making mistakes is inevitable. A couple years ago I started this painting. I saw a really cool image of a
Overcoming a White Page or Canvas
Sometimes overcoming a white page or a white canvas can feel overwhelming. Procrastination is not always about putting off something enjoyable. I love to draw.
Creating A Group For Mutual Support
Humans are social beings. Being creative is a social activity, if only that our creations or solutions are seen by others. Each of us can recruit or join other people and we can support one another. The world can always use a bit more creativity