How to Get Your Creative Groove On is an original series by Perch. This week we explore the value in asking a novice for creative input. Week 16: Ask a Novice Most of us achieve our greatest creative work by the age of 40 and by age 45 have advanced into the expert stage of … Continue Reading
Archive for March, 2009
Spring is almost here! Personally, I’m ready to shed winter’s overcast clouds and embrace the life and brilliance of spring. However, in my gut I’ve been counting the days til summer with a sense of dread, because I know the onslaught of busyness is waiting at my doorstep. I’ve felt dry creatively, ready to be … Continue Reading
Every Monday is Tip Day! Grab a cup of coffee and get over the Monday morning bump with tips, tools, and inspiration from Perch. This Week: Try FreeMind 0.9 Beta As you know, I am a fan of mind-mapping software because it allows me to brainstorm and track my ideas with my mind maps for various … Continue Reading
Last week in this series, we discussed how words frame our world and the importance of expanding our vocabularies. This week we look at identifying the source of the kinds of roadblocks we experience as creators and innovators. Part 11: Identify the Problem On her blog The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin recommends identifying the problem … Continue Reading
“Art is everywhere. It finds its origin in everything and ultimately reflects the beauty of the Creator.” – Chris Wilcox, Chris Paul Design, LLC I discovered this beautiful picture by chotda on Flickr. It made me giddy in the same way spreading out a Pantone swatch book or cracking open a new favorite book does. … Continue Reading



