Tapping into Creativity
As I get creative inspiration from outside sources, like the Design House, I thought this blog post by Sean Hodge of “12 Ways to Tap into and Endless Well of Creativity” gave really useful advice for any type of artist. Here they are listed in a nutshell with further explanation on the PSDTUTS (Photoshop Tutorials) blog.
1. Mine your subconscious and dreams
2. Keep a drawing journal and doodle regularly
3. Study artists you admire
4. Look at the natural world around you
5. Look to other disciplines
6. Look to art and design history
7. Experiment with combining concepts and styles
8. Shoot lots of pictures
9. Look at old advertisements, kitch and ephemera
10. Find inspiration online
11. Set regular habits
12. Develop your creative process
I also like this blogger’s post on The Artist’s Way about relying on enthusiasm rather than discipline for creativity. This brought about a thought provoking discussion at this post and gave me a fresh new perspective. Most of the time, I find, the creative comes when you’re not looking for it or forcing it to happen.
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I'm an artist, wife and mother of two boys. I started my illustration business, The Occasional Palette over 35 years ago, when my oldest son was an infant. Once my children were in school, I began painting decorative, faux finishes and murals through my second business, Casart, now over 30 years old. My third business, Casart Coverings, is a springboard from my second. Click on the link on the sidebar to see innovative, custom, designer wallcovering, removable and reusable wallpaper and coordinating decor.
