There’s more than one way to use chatbots for writing. I think many people think of chatbots simply as text generators, and they miss the idea that it can serve …

I often go through a cycle. I get excited about making something, I think and dream about it, but when it comes to actually doing the thing, I hesitate. I …

I learned about the concept of the dérive from the book Creative Acts for Curious People. The book is from the Stanford d.school, and it has a series of practices …

I’ve been using a rhythm to guide my creative practice. I call it absorb, reflect, respond. In the morning, I’ve made it a habit to absorb something new, often by …

For most of my life, I’ve been told, directly and indirectly, that results are what matter. That achievements are the proof of effort. And honestly, my inner critic has adopted …

One of my favorite creative prompts comes from Creative Acts for Curious People by Sarah Stein Greenberg. It’s called the dérive. Basically, you go for a walk. But instead of …

ChatGPT isn’t just for generating content. I use it for coaching. I much prefer talking to my real coach. But those calls are scheduled, and sometimes I get stuck in …

I often wonder about the deeper why of making art. Not just the technical or aesthetic reasons, but the spiritual ones. What role does the artist really play in society? …

Smooth is nice. But in art? Too much ease can be a trap. When everything flows, it’s easy to cruise on autopilot. Friction stops you. Makes you pay attention. Forces …

A couple of years ago, I joined my friend Michael Tarnoff on the You and I Make a Thing podcast to create self-portraits in the style of Chuck Close. It …

When I stall out, they kick me into gear. They help me avoid decision paralysis. No more sitting there, blank page, blank brain. Instead: one playful nudge. Just enough to …

Years ago, I started a practice I call Meditative Ideation. It’s a way to quiet the mind and let creative ideas flow. Ideas show up for art, music, sculptures, automata. …

Creative frustration is real. It sneaks in, makes everything feel pointless, and turns your once-exciting ideas into a chore. I’ve been there. Lately, I’ve struggled to start my daily art …

Resistance is sneaky. It shows up disguised as doubt, fear, and distraction. It whispers lies to keep you from creating. “If it’s not perfect, it’s not worth doing.”This voice demands …

I’ve been thinking a lot about play, joy, and enthusiasm, especially as they relate to my multipotentiality. Then I came across a German term that hits home: Funktionslust. Loosely translated, …

My mind is a wanderer. Discovery pulls me in every direction. I love that. But it also means focus is a constant battle, especially in the evenings when my energy …

Can you hear yourself over all the noise? Lately, I’ve been asking myself this a lot. For someone as easily distractible as me, doomscrolling is a trap. Instagram, Threads, Bluesky, …

I get to be creative every day in both my work and play and for whatever reason I sometimes lose that creative energy and get stuck. Being creative over many …

Politics are terrible right now. No way around it. But that’s not a reason to stop creating. If anything, it’s a reason to make more. In my studio, there’s a …

I’ve been reading How to Be Avant-Garde: Modern Artists and the Quest to End Art by Morgan Falconer. It’s been lighting my mind on fire, so I’ve been interrogating ChatGPT …

The Everything Conference last August 2024 was a game-changer. I met fellow multipotentialites, swapped ideas, and left more fired up than ever. No one blinks when you say, “I’m interested …

You sit down at your studio table to create. But first, you have to be here. Fully. Distractions pull at you—notifications, obligations, self-doubt. Ignore them! Creativity needs presence. It’s in …

I’ve been running my creative life with a weekly sprint plan for years. It’s simple. It works. It’s built for my multipotentialite (and neurodivergent) brain that loves to explore everything …

This is my mantra. A reminder to just get moving. The “Don’t Think” part comes from Ray Bradbury. He said thinking kills creativity. I’m stuck on a new project. Happens …

Do you use mind mapping? I love it, especially for getting past creative blocks. I keep it simple. I grab a pen and paper – that’s all I need. No …