For many creators, we get to a point where we wonder if we're ever going to make it, be noticed, have an audience. We begin to wonder if anyone cares. Join me as I talk about staying motivated and keeping things in perspective. 

It isn't always easy to receive feedback on your creative output, but it's an important part of being an artist. Join me as I talk about giving and receiving constructive criticism. 

Cooking is something everyone does, but can it be considered art? Join me as I explore another aspect of creativity. 

When someone sees something you've created, you want them to remember it. Join me as I talk about first impressions in art and why they matter.

While our conscious mind notices certain things, our unconscious mind picks up on everything we encounter. Join me as I look into exploring out senses and how doing so can help make out creative output more robust and meaningful. 

Can striving for perfection in our art be a good thing? Or is it just wasted time? Join me as I explore the idea of being "not perfect, but good enough."

In this episode I discuss the power and magic of poetry, how we can learn from it, and how we can make it more relatable for younger readers. 

We all deal with being uncertain in our creativity, but you can push through it. Listen in as I talk about where uncertainty comes from and how you can overcome it.

Oftentimes, we're told we need to follow the rules when it comes to art, but where's the fun in that? The rules serve a purpose, but are they really necessary? Join me as I try to convince you to throw out the rule book and do your own thing.

Sometimes we have to make sacrifices in order to explore our creativity. Join me as I talk about the difficulties with deciding what to sacrifice and the small changes you can make - little sacrifices - to have more time to be creative.