One of the best ways to increase creativity is to try something new. Even though the new skill you’re trying out may not be directly related to the project you’re working on, you’ll find that stretching your creative muscles in one area allows other ideas to incubate unconsciously. At the end of your experiment, you’ll … Continue Reading
Archive for November, 2008
Weekend Project: Try Something New
Posted in: Weekend Project
Tags: Brainstorming, Dick Blick, No Media Kings, […]
0 21 NOV
Tags: Brainstorming, Dick Blick, No Media Kings, […]
0 21 NOV
Capturing Your Best Ideas
Posted in: Creative Process
Tags: creative, mind-mapping, organize ideas
0 20 NOV
Tags: creative, mind-mapping, organize ideas
0 20 NOV
Many of us seem to have our best ideas while we’re doing semi-unconscious tasks and our minds are allowed to wander. You know, in the shower, or in the bathroom, or when we have our hands in a sink full of dishes, or while we’re mowing, or when they wake up in the middle of … Continue Reading
I shouldn’t be surprised – Picasso came first. My husband has attempted this same feat both on film and video. We saw it first in a string of commercials for Sprint. It’s amazing how far innovation and creativity have come in sixty years. Obviously, we stand on the shoulders of those who came before us. … Continue Reading
This is the first part of an ongoing series by Creative Perch titled, “How to Get Your Creative Groove On.” Part 1: First, You Need a Problem Creativity is associated with “the expression of highly original ideas.”1 Being highly original doesn’t always come easily. Luckily for us creative professionals, there are practical things we can do … Continue Reading
Google announced today the debut of the availability of Time Life’s million-plus picture archive via the Google search engine. This archive is truly amazing. Years and years of fashion, art, and history are recorded here – more stories than you could ever imagine. Take a few minutes to sift through the archive and be inspired … Continue Reading
