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.


Friedman's sketch

Donald M. Rattner

Creativity Tactic #40

Pick up a pencil.


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…


Crafting

Marjorie Sarnat

Practical Ways to Encourage Creativity in Kids

Creative kids are often daydreamers.

Classic Flyer Sled

ADVENTure #3 Bonus Project

Classic Flyer Sled Ornament

Craft a clever "Rosebud" poetry sled gift-away.

Erasmus

Estelle Erasmus

Writing that gets noticed

Get your essay writing ideas flowing and seen.

A Piece at a Time

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A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.

Bird

Joy Sikorski

Draw a little bird

From Squeaky Chalk.


Terpsichore

9 Greek muses

Terpsichore

Muse of music and dance.


Dream

Molly Anderson

The Dream as muse

Dreams contain riddles, hints and clues.


Genius Habits

Genius Habits

Stimulate Creative Genius

Five habits.


A Piece at a Time

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A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.


Collage

Jill Allison Bryan

Spoiled food leads to fresh start

Reframing is such an easy to use, yet powerful, tool.

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