Community Pool: Stephen Brewster
One question. What’s the biggest thing you’ve learn about creativity? Stephen Brewster answers: “Creativity takes time, effort and hustle. It’s more sweat than it is magic.”
Don’t Do Sequels
Success! You’ve conquered adversity and created something awesome. Oh no…now people are expecting you to do it again. What if you can’t produce something as good? What if your next project is a complete failure? Now you’re petrified. You’re scared to attempt anything. You’re afraid you can’t measure up to your past success.
I’m a Liar
I’m a liar. In fifth grade I decided to reinvent myself. So I spun a story explaining that I was Australian. And I had been too ashamed to tell people because I was adopted. So from then on I spoke with a fake Australian accent and was mister dramatic. It got me some attention for…
Power Up!
I ran across these real life Power-Up Box pieces of art while researching for another blog. I had to smile. Can you believe someone actually got arrested for placing these things in public?! Apparently a bomb-squad was called in.
Overexcitement Block
My most recent creativity block: Overexcitement block. This is the kind of block that comes from so much excitement about new projects and possibilities, that you fail to find inspiration for the everyday tasks. Let me explain.
Community Pool: Paul Clifford
One question. What’s the biggest thing you’ve learn about creativity? Paul Clifford answers: “Creativity happens best in community. The lonely artist is a myth.”
Game Night
Sometimes creative blocks are best broken by fun. So try this: grab a few friends and have a game night. If you get the right people together with the right games, creativity will happen.
Redefine
You can define yourself however you like. Did you know that? If you decide you want to be a foody, start experimenting with food. If you want to be artistic, start painting. In college you go through a stage of self-discovery. Every path and passion is open to you. But who says it should stop…
6 Things I Found On My Walk
I was totally drained. No creativity. How can I help other people overcome their creative blocks when I’m blocked myself? So I went on a walk. Not my usual thing. In fact, walking in Corpus Christi in the middle of summer is like asking to be burned at the stake. But I walked.
Break Something
Feeling creatively blocked? When was the last time you broke something? When you break things, it releases a giddy, nervous feeling which is fantastic for creativity. Danger and rule-breaking stir up our adrenaline. Fight-or-flight kicks in. We must survive. Our brain begins to think creatively to protect us from danger.