One of the things I love most about being an author is being able to partner with and support other creatives. When you buy my book, you're not just funding my creative work; you're funding the artists I partner with - and in the future will partner with. In this exclusive post for patrons I share about the journey I've been on (and am still on) to build partnerships in my creative career. When you do creative work, don't go it alone. Find your people. But that doesn't mean it comes quickly....
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4 steps to the creative process
It starts with an idea. A spark. Inspiration. Like attending a creative arts conference or a lego art exhibit. That was my summer. Then it's about building in the routine.
Lego Art
Some things speak better than my words can. I went to the lego art exhibit by Nathan Sawaya and took in his art and his words. Inspiration for anyone, but especially creatives. Take a look:
On taking creative risks
The end of last year I heard 3 sermons in a row, and from different speakers, about God rewarding risk (referencing the parable of the talents). It seemed like apt timing with me taking a risk and publishing a quirky meta short story. Niche in every sense. And nearly a year later, I regret nothing.… Continue reading On taking creative risks
Studying the Greats: Who do you wanna be?
Who do you wanna be when you grow up? Not "grow up" as a person, but grow as an artist. Deciding that is a starting point. Then studying them, that's one of the greatest keys to growth.
The obligation of an artist
You know your education is more than the word on the page, the brush on the canvas, the graceful movement or theatrical quip, more than the combination of melody and harmony. I've been pondering the role of an artist, what our responsibility is and what can depend on our brand. What qualifies as our role and what is "out of our lane". I don't have that all figured out, but here's where I'm at right now...
My Creative Fashion Month: All the outfits!
My month of creative fashion that I posted for free on Patreon is over, and I wanna know: What'd ya think? What was your favorite outfit/favorite day? Above is a photogrid of all the outfits, and below is a slideshow of all the pics...
Tip for Creating: Ask Big!
The world is conspiring to bring your creation, your dream, to life. Are you conspiring with it, or are you keeping it out of the loop? You have a huge support team around you - friends, family, colleagues, mentors, social media connections, creators that have gone before and don't know your name yet. So many… Continue reading Tip for Creating: Ask Big!
Tip for Creating: Don’t make it perfect
At first: Don't make it perfect. Make it wild. Make it experimental. Make it fun. Make it imaginative. Make it risky. Make it yours. Perfect can come later. For now, just make it. ~~~ Hey yo, I post creative & dreamerly tips like this on my Patreon. If ya need a burst of inspiration,… Continue reading Tip for Creating: Don’t make it perfect
Creative coaching for just $2/month
My Patreon is for two types of people. 1. Do you believe in my dream? If you've been following me awhile, maybe you've bought in wholeheartedly to what I'm doing. Maybe when you say you believe in me, you actually believe in me. If that's you: Do you believe in my dream, like that my… Continue reading Creative coaching for just $2/month