Not All Creative Blocks Are What They Seem There’s a specific kind of silence that most people don’t notice. It’s not dramatic or loud in its absence. It doesn’t scream or make a scene. It just sits there, heavy, quiet, familiar. It’s the silence that forms when something hurts, and instead of reacting, the bodyContinueContinue reading “When Silence Becomes a Shadow Across Creativity”
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The Problem with Creative Prompts
For a long time, I resisted prompts. Resisted is a nice way to say, they frustrated the crap out of me. Not because I was too cool for them. Not because I didn’t need them.But because every time I sat down with one, I felt like I was being told where to go, and maybe even whoContinueContinue reading “The Problem with Creative Prompts”
The Art of Getting It Wrong
There’s a particular kind of ache that comes when something you made doesn’t match what you imagined. You know what I mean, that moment when you step back from your work, brush still in hand, and realize it’s… not right. Not what you saw in your mind. Not what you hoped it would be. TheContinueContinue reading “The Art of Getting It Wrong”
What Only Your Best Friend Will Tell You About Unlocking Your Creativity
I used to think something was wrong with me. I’d sit at my desk, surrounded by the prettiest scraps, the softest brushes, the juiciest ink colors, and I’d just stare. Nothing would come. And when it did, it felt forced. Like I was trying to be an artist, instead of just being one. And god, that ache. That longingContinueContinue reading “What Only Your Best Friend Will Tell You About Unlocking Your Creativity”
Essential Tools and Materials for Mastering Mixed Media Art
Mixed media is a fantastic way to express your creativity by combining different materials and techniques. 1. Surfaces to Work On First things first, you need a surface to create your masterpiece. Here are some popular options: Canvas: A classic choice for its durability and versatility. Available in various sizes, pre-stretched canvases are perfect forContinueContinue reading “Essential Tools and Materials for Mastering Mixed Media Art”
Unveiling Creative Muse Magazine
I’ve been working behind the scenes, and the moment is finally here! Mark your calendars for January 5, 2024, as I launch the much-anticipated second edition of Creative Muse Magazine. What’s Inside? A Glimpse of Artistic Wonders: Hands-On Projects: Immerse yourself in exciting and inspiring art projects, perfect for unleashing your creative potential. Technique Tutorials:ContinueContinue reading “Unveiling Creative Muse Magazine”
Navigating Self-Doubt and Rediscovering Your Creative Spark
We’ve all been there – those days when everything you touch in the studio turns into a mess, and you start questioning if you’re a fraud, a failure, and if your artistic career has hit a dead end. I recently had one of those days, and it felt like I was navigating through a stormContinueContinue reading “Navigating Self-Doubt and Rediscovering Your Creative Spark”
Embracing Unpredictability: Nurturing Creativity in a Changing World
The world we live in can have a profound impact on our artistic journey, but fear not! With a positive mindset and a few strategies up your sleeve, you can navigate the challenges and keep your creative spark alive. Photo by Deeana Arts on Pexels.com Acknowledge the Impact It’s essential to recognize that the worldContinueContinue reading “Embracing Unpredictability: Nurturing Creativity in a Changing World”
Wade through uncertainty
Being creative comes with an enormous amount of uncertainty. We get ideas as we create about adding a new color or exploring a new technique but it’s the fear of messing the piece up that holds us back. What if we gave it a shot and it was the very thing that took our pieceContinueContinue reading “Wade through uncertainty”
Which song will you sing? Finding the passion that drives you
Each creative must actively wade through the uncertainty that comes with the very act of creating. Whether creating art, music, or the written word…each must explore, question, play and experiment with their subjects and voice in order to find where they sit comfortably and authentically as a creative person. Creatives can’t sit by and waitContinueContinue reading “Which song will you sing? Finding the passion that drives you”
Heidi Cogdill 