Tag: inspiration sources
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Finding Creative Energy in Crows
4–5 minutesCrows symbolize creativity, even outside of their appearance in my work. Despite heavy revisions and distractions, including pets and parenting, they remind us to embrace the everyday sparks that ignite our artistic passions.
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The Art of Dabbling: Why I Don’t Stick to One Medium and Never Will
3–5 minutesDabbling in different art mediums is a form of creative exploration. It challenges the assumption you have to stick to one craft, allowing you to rekindle inspiration and overcome creative blocks by shifting between mediums.
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Fiction and Fantasy Candles: Gifts for Readers, Writers & Dreamers
5–8 minutesCandles are a popular go-to gift for good reason. They’re small and easy to transport, and you don’t have to worry about whether they fit with the recipient’s decor. Also, “no thanks, I have enough candles” hasn’t really been said by anyone ever. If you think giving someone a candle feels generic and impersonal, you’ll…
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Ideas That Matter with Emilie Kefalas
5–7 minutesOne of author Emilie Kefalas’ core beliefs is that there are no bad ideas, and she was more than happy to share her thoughts on this subject.
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Advice From the Pros (And How to Take It)
4–7 minutesEditor’s Note: This post has been updated for formatting. For updated thoughts and expanded advice, check out my latest take. Last week, my duties as an intern took me to various classrooms. Several designers were visiting for SCADstyle to give lectures, talk on panels and meet students. I attended the events and shadowed some of
