I write a lot about how routine is a great way to increase creativity, but sometimes you really need something new in order to get inspired. I’d love to go on a vacation every time I get stuck, but of…
Planning a day trip to inspire you
How do you know when a creative project is done?
I hear from artists about this all the time. You “finish” a long-term creative project, except… you don’t feel finished. You keep tinkering, editing, playing with little nit-picky details, and still, you can’t put it away. So how do you…
The little treat rejection system for artists
Jokes about little treats are all over social media. I feel like weekly someone sends me a meme or a TikTok about little treats. You probably already have a sense of what a little treat is; that $7 latte to…
Winter Artist Dates
Artist dates are important year-round. We already have a list of some options that might work for you, including autumn artist dates, but here is a list of ten winter artist date ideas so that you can flex your creative…
Self care tips for winter blues
Self care tips for winter blues It’s normal to get a little down in the winter. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, the temperatures are colder and it’s harder to get time in the sun. Some people suffer…