Too often, creativity is overly romanticized. It is talked or thought about as being something separate from or in opposition to work. It is as if we think that what we call work requires effort, consistency, and dedication, but creativity does not. Creativity, we assume is the result of inspiration alone. This could not be … Continue reading The Work Of Art
You cannot force creative ideas to come your way. They arrive when they arrive. And sometimes they do not arrive at all. But this does not mean that you should simply wait until inspiration strikes to do creative work. It is called work because you have to show up and you have to put forth … Continue reading Working For Inspiration
Do what pleases you. This is not a call to be selfish or hedonistic. But when it comes to art, creativity, or any other kind of self expression, you are your most important audience. Make what you would like to see, hear, taste, feel, or experience. Draw, paint, write, sing, play, or build for yourself … Continue reading Please Yourself
Do not let anyone tell you that creative work is impractical. Conformity is impractical. Complacency is impractical. Ignoring inspiration, denying your impulse to create, and resigning yourself to a the dubious safety of mundanity is impractical. A lifetime of regret and remorse over wasted desire and talent is impractical. Draw. Paint. Write. Sing. Dance. Act. … Continue reading Practical Creativity
Creativity does not like pressure. It does not like timelines, deadlines, or ultimatums. It does not like to be told what to do or when to do it. Creativity prefers space, openness, and room to breathe. It is not easily forced or coerced. It needs to be allowed to flow freely. Creativity cannot be demanded, … Continue reading Allow Creativity
