Make a tiny space for your art and your masterpiece will follow
Everything around you seems to fight against making your art. You don’t have the time. You can’t focus. You have to buy dog food and take out the trash.
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Author: Siobhan Ford
Stop believing in “The Muse”
When people talk about creativity, they often talk about “The Muse.” Supposedly, a mystical creature floats down from the heavens and gives them their ideas. They never know when The Muse will come.
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Everyone Loves Jim Henson, But Few Understand The Scope Of His Creative Genius
Your first introduction to Jim Henson could have been Labyrinth, Fraggle Rock, Sesame Street, or the Muppet Show. You could’ve fallen in love with Miss Piggy, Kermit, Big Bird, or any of the dozens of characters he gave life to.
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5 Ways Designers Should Develop Empathy
Empathy. It’s a virtue. It’s a valuable quality in any human being. It’s a distinct advantage in connecting to people. It’s also kind of the latest design buzzword. But it’s not just a trend.
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When Should We Ignore Criticism?
A fairly well-known and respected graphic designer once openly criticized something I had written and shared publicly. He did a poor job with his feedback however, as his only remark—in its entirety—was: “This guy doesn’t get it.”
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