Color Theory and Color Tools for Creatives
Here's a quick introduction to color theory and three easy-to-use digital color palette tools.
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Kristen
Feb 164 min read
Making Goals and Building Creative Habits
See the value of simple habits in reaching small, medium, and large goals.
Kristen
Feb 93 min read
What Kind of Creative Are You? Six quizzes about creative identity
These six quizzes are a fun way to think about your creativity
Kristen
Feb 22 min read
Set Your Vision for Living a Creative Life
This is a collection of videos offering advice for setting a vision of the creative life you want to live
Kristen
Jan 263 min read
Always Learning: The Joy of a Growth Mindset
An experience and example of the power of a growth mindset
Kristen
Jan 192 min read
Connecting Your Purpose to Creativity
Consider how you connect your purpose with your creativity
Kristen
Jan 124 min read
Eight Questions to Help You Find Your Purpose
When you're ready to define your purpose, these questions can help
Kristen
Jan 53 min read
What's Your Why? 2024 Edition
Eight approaches to describing your why or your purpose in life
Kristen
Dec 29, 20233 min read
Creativity Mantras: Actions for living a creative life
Consider these eight mantras that encourage the actions that lead to the creative life you want.
Kristen
Dec 22, 20233 min read
A Fourth Thing I Learned About Creativity in 2023: Try New Things
Trying new things is at the heart of creativity. Say yes to playing with new and different methods, practices, and tools.
Kristen
Dec 15, 20233 min read
A Third Thing I Learned About Creativity in 2023: Slow Down, Take Your Time
Creativity takes time. Learn how to make peace with that and enjoy the slow process of making good art.
Kristen
Nov 24, 20234 min read
Meditation as Self-Care: Charge Your Health and Creativity Through Mindfulness Practices
Get an overview of meditation and mindfulness practices for better health and more creativity.
Kristen
Oct 6, 20234 min read
Learn About Scratchboard
Learn about scratchboard or scratch art, a unique and fun artform for kids and adults
Kristen
Sep 29, 20236 min read
Design Thinking a Creative Life
Find out how to apply the design thinking method and mindset to designing a more creative life.
Kristen
Sep 21, 20233 min read
Master of My Craft
A reflection on being a writer as a child and an adult
Kristen
Sep 15, 20234 min read
Create Like a Design Thinker
See how to use a design thinking mindset and model to grow your creativity.
Kristen
Sep 8, 20234 min read
An Introduction to Design Thinking
An introduction to design thinking as a method for creative problem-solving and innovation.
Kristen
Sep 1, 20232 min read
Goodbye Bacon & Wine
A post introducing a change from a stand alone blog called Bacon & Wine to a new site and blog called Pondering Acres.
Kristen
Aug 11, 20233 min read
How to Draw a Mandala
Get a quick introduction to the history of mandalas and a simple tutorial on how to draw them.
Kristen
Jul 28, 20233 min read
Defining Creativity
Creativity is hard to define. It's a mash-up of ideas and failure and fun. It's also a human trait that can go dormant if we're not careful.
Do the best you can
until you know better. Then when you know better,
do better.
Maya Angelou
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