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Color Theory and Color Tools for Creatives
Here's a quick introduction to color theory and three easy-to-use digital color palette tools.
Kristen
Feb 23, 20244 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 29, 20233 min read


A Second Thing I Learned About Creativity in 2023: Just Do the Work
Learn the simplest strategy ever for making progress on your biggest goals.
Kristen
Dec 8, 20234 min read


Collage Art for Grown Ups: Creativity Plus Glue
Collage art is accessible to almost everyone, young and old. Learn how it started, what it looks like, and why you should try it.
Kristen
Oct 27, 20233 min read


Discovering Gyotaku: Exploring the Traditional Japanese Art of Fish Printing and Its Artisans
Learn about the traditional Japanese art of gyotaku or fish printing.
Kristen
Oct 20, 20235 min read


Learn about Paper Quilling
Learn about paper quilling including tools, techniques, resources, and inspiration.
Kristen
Oct 13, 20235 min read


Create Like a Design Thinker
See how to use a design thinking mindset and model to grow your creativity.
Kristen
Sep 15, 20234 min read


All Shapes and Sizes
Learn a bit about the art element shape and how it can help you with your art and drawing practice.
Kristen
Aug 25, 20233 min read


A Line is Not Just a Line
Learn the basics about lines as one of the seven elements of art.
Kristen
Aug 18, 20232 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
Aug 11, 20233 min read


Eight Reasons to Draw Even When You Think You Can't
Even if you think you're no good at drawing, there's evidence that suggests you should. It might make you healthier and your brain better.
Kristen
Aug 4, 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.
Kristen
Jul 28, 20233 min read


Keep Creativity Joyful
Creativity is supposed to be fun. If it's not, it may be time to step away from what you're working on. Make your art, chase joy.
Kristen
Jul 21, 20232 min read


Set Yourself Up for Flow
Learn eight practices to help get you into a state of flow more easily. If flow is key to happiness, why not be intentional about it?
Kristen
Jul 14, 20233 min read


Self-directed pep talk
Last week, I signed up to take Bonnie Christine's Immersion course. It's an 8-week self-directed course covering everything a person...
Kristen
Mar 5, 20234 min read


Is soapmaking art?
F​or reasons I can't explain (or at least, I won't take the time to over-analyze and explain right now), it's important to me to call...
Kristen
Dec 11, 20223 min read


Dave Grohl, Artist
One of the books I listened to over the summer was Dave Grohl's memoir, The Storyteller: Tales of Life and Music. Grohl is a man in his...
Kristen
Nov 4, 20224 min read


And for my next act...
What do you want to be when you grow up? That’s a question we’re asked from the moment we’re able to comprehend the concept of growing...
Kristen
Apr 14, 20222 min read
Do the best you can
until you know better. Then when you know better,
do better.
Maya Angelou
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