what creativity looks like before it’s finished I have a habit of playing far too many notes when I first sit down to create something at the piano. They spill from my fingers, float up into the air, fall into my lap like crumbs, threatening to flow out of the Read more…
How a little inattention can be the best thing when it comes to creativity I’m in the benign neglect camp when it comes to watering my plants. A little water when they need it, space when they don’t. And, just like my plants, your creative projects could probably benefit from Read more…
On trusting the creative process when you don’t know where it’s going I’m creating a piano piece with no plan, no vision, and no lightning bolt of inspiration. You don’t need a master plan to start creating something meaningful. It’s enough to begin with a few notes that sound great Read more…
Why formal knowledge isn’t a prerequisite for creativity You don’t need to be able to name the notes to make beautiful music. You don’t need to understand colour theory to paint. And you don’t need to know a plié from a pirouette to dance in your kitchen. I’m an expert Read more…
Why creative work feels different every time Every time I go swimming in the lake near our house it’s a different experience. The light, temperature, colour of the water, patterns on the surface, waves, ducks, people, boats, sky…It’s the same when I sing or play piano. It will never be Read more…
Hey hey, in this week’s Creativity Helm newsletter, I talk about black holes and compare creativity to an event horizon… To find out what they have in common, follow this link ⚫️
Have you ever found yourself so deep in the process of creating something—and it could be anything—that you feel like you’re in danger of losing track of what it is you’re trying to do?
Creativity and mistakes go hand-in-hand., Every creative journey involves uncertainty, but that’s the beauty of it. Mistakes are an essential part of the creative process.
