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!


Abstract

Michael Michalko

What's not taught in school

About creative thinking.


Daily routines of famous creatives

Donald M. Rattner

Designate a Creative Space

Establishing place.


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

Validate creative ideas

Valuing ideas in children.

Inner child

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Embracing your inner child

Children are the ultimate role models for playfulness.

Perfect Personal Essay

Nancy Slonim Aronie

Crafting the story only you can write

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

Creativity Illuminator

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The Great Creativity Illuminator

Creative thinking shifts perspective.

Collage Cubies

Chris Dunmire

Collage Cubies: Innovative 3D Paper Art

Free cubie templates to get you started!


Muses

Modern Day Muses

Another Fine Myth

Supporting your creative process.


Dream

Molly Anderson

The Dream as muse

Dreams contain riddles, hints and clues.


da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

Genius habits: Arte & Scienza

Using both sides of your brain.


Creativity Illuminator

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The Great Creativity Illuminator

Creative thinking shifts perspective.


Painting

Riva Weinstein

Part-Time Art / Full-Time Life

How can we can take a step back and infuse mundane moments with extraordinary creative energy?

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