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Build Your Own Studio I: Why
Photo courtesy of SXC. Today we begin a series of posts exploring the importance of constructing a space to explore your creativity, whether you call it a studio, workshop, office, nook or by some...
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Surf’s Up, Condensed: Top Creativity Links For October 8, 2012
Photo courtesy SXC. The Secret Phrase Top Innovators Use Warren Berger, author of the blog (and forthcoming book) A More Beautiful Question, asserts in this post on the Harvard Businesss Review blog...
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In The Studio With … Julien Clancy
Julien Clancy, unafraid to do what it takes to get the interview. Today we continue our interview series exploring the inner workings of the creative life with Julien Clancy, a radio producer based in...
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Creativity Classic: The Booklet That Started It All
Last month, as I was sorting through some boxes that had remained unopened after our move earlier this year, I stumbled upon a personal artifact that represents the origin of my passion for...
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Surf’s Up, Condensed: Top Creativity Links for October 27, 2012
Illustration courtesy of SXC. The No. 1 Enemy of Creativity: Fear of Failure Great post by management writer and entrepreneur Peter Sims about the role that failure and iteration play in creative...
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Build Your Studio II: How
Photo courtesy of Simon Gurney via SXC. Today, we continue our series on creating personal creative workspaces by covering a few tips on actually constructing or arranging the space. Clearly, the kind...
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The Artist @ Work: Helen Aldous of Artonomy
Helen Aldous, owner of Artonomy. Today, we hear some words of business wisdom from the British artist-entrepreneur Helen Aldous of Artonomy. Helen is a printmaker and illustrator who also provides web...
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Surf’s Up Condensed: Top Creativity Links for December 8, 2012
Photo courtesy SXC. Today’s post is all about music and the holidays! Making Music Together Connects Brains | Science Daily That feeling of unity experienced when singing or playing instruments with...
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Recommended Reading: Inspired! By Marcia Yudkin
Marcia Yudkin has been helping writers, info-preneurs and other creative people for many years. She has written many books on PR, strategic marketing and copywriting, so I was excited when I read in...
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12 Reasons Why I Choose Creativity Over Cynicism and Despair
Photo courtesy SXC. These are dark times – literally, with the coming of the winter solstice, as well as metaphorically, what with the horrible news of multiple mass shootings this month in the United...
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13 Tips To Improve Your Creativity in 2013
Photos courtesy of SXC. It’s a new year! As unoriginal as it may seem, the beginning of our calendar year is an excellent time to re-dedicate oneself to creative activity. The catch is that sometimes...
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Surf’s Up, Condensed: Top Creativity Posts for January 21, 2013
Photo courtesy of SXC. Make It Visual | Design Thinking Tim Brown, CEO of design consultancy IDEO, gives a quick tip for nurturing emerging creative ideas: find a way to make it visual. He explains...
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In The Studio With … Kenny Thames
Today we speak with Kenny Thames, a pianist, composer, music teacher, author and speaker who lives in Phoenix. I’ve interviewed Kenny several times as part of my work as managing editor (and later...
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Surf’s Up, Condensed: Top Creativity Links for February 7, 2013
Photo courtesy SXC. Why Creativity Is Like A Slot Machine | Brain Pickings Maria Popova discusses the book How To Think Like A Great Graphic Designer by Debbie Millman, paying particular attention to...
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In the Studio With … Patricia Sahertian
A self-portrait of Patricia Sahertian. Today on the blog we feature Patricia Sahertian, a New York-born artist who now lives in an historic neighborhood in downtown Phoenix. I met Patricia through...
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App of the Month: Creative Whack Pack
This is the first in a series of reviews of smartphone apps that relate to creativity and innovation. What It Is : Roger Von Oech, author of the creativity classics “A Whack on the Side of the Head”...
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Surf’s Up, Condensed: Top Creativity Links for March 10, 2013
Photo courtesy of SXC. A Growing Push for Data-Driven Documentary Filmmaking | Current.org Interesting report about a talk given by Wendy Levy, the director of arts consultancy group New Arts AXIS,...
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Guest post: Getting out of the way of your creative momentum
A recent creation of Lisa Ferreri, creator of the World of Wiffledust. Lisa’s a little camera shy and sent us this beautiful art work in lieu of a headshot. Editor’s note: Today we have a special...
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Surf’s Up, Condensed: Top Creativity Links For April 11, 2013
Photo courtesy of SXC. Why Finding Time Is Better Than Having Time | Ancient Artist Delightful post by Sue Smith about the challenges of making time for art in a busy life that includes other sorts of...
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App of the Month: Zite
(This is another in a series of posts evaluating smartphone apps that aid the creative process.) What It Is : Zite is an application for smartphones and tablets that helps readers find interesting...
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