Piet Mondrian is known for De Stijl paintings

The Great Creativity Illuminator

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The Great Creativity Illuminator

Curious? Crack your openness to experience and let the light shine in!


Imposter Syndrome

Mark Coleman

Imposter Syndrome

Quieting the voice of self-doubt.


Window view of trees

Donald M. Rattner

The Psychology of Space

Impact of environment.


Joy Sikorski

Joy Sikorski

Whimsical drawing lessons

From How to Draw a Clam and Squeaky Chalk.

Mondrian and the artists who shaped modern design


By Chris Dunmire | Posted 4/3/26

Each time I watch Green Acres, my eye catches the Mondrian-style painting hanging on the wall as Lisa "adores the penthouse view." The square-and-rectangle piece hanging in the living room is undoubtedly a less-expensive prop than a multi-million dollar Sotheby's piece and a fascinating thread into how design movements rise. More …


Duology bookset by D.L. Taylor

On discipline and the quiet work that turns ideas into books


By Chris Dunmire | Updated 2/25/26

I had the pleasure of attending a book release party where I met two standout YA fantasy authors, D.L. Taylor and Logan Karlie, celebrating the release of the second installment in Taylor’s duology The Beasts We Bury and The Beasts We Raise. More …


Dear Muse typewriter letter

How collaboration and focus help you finish what you start


By Susan M. Brackney | Updated 2/15/26

Dear Muse,

My creative energy is like a Ping-Pong ball bouncing off the walls, and there are not enough lifetimes for me to accomplish all of my goals. I'm very frustrated, because I can't seem to concentrate on one project at a time or even place them in any order of importance. More…


Fostering Creativity in Children

Abby Connors

Improvisation Helps Children Learn

10 Ways to engagement.

Anecdote

Anecdote

Two neighbors

Crab apples and winters.

Perfect Personal Essay

Nancy Slonim Aronie

Crafting the story only you can write

Write in a way that moves, connects, and resonates.

A Piece at a Time

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A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.

Joy Sikorski

Joy Sikorski

Whimsical drawing lessons

From How to Draw a Clam and Squeaky Chalk.

Pig

Joy Sikorski

Draw a cute pig

From How to Draw a Clam.


Albert

Modern Day Muses

Einstein-like

Imagine and innovate with Albert.


Home

Molly Anderson

Fear: Muse & motivator

How your fears can prompt you to action.


Genius Habits

Genius Habits

Shape the Anatomy of Creative Genius

Five habits.


A Piece at a Time

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A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.


Dance

Rita Farin

Building Confidence During Transition

I've noticed that we all exhibit some chipmunk behavior as we go through life acquiring all sorts of experiences.

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