I’m obsessed with mastering my creative mind as an illustrator and comic artist. So I started this blog to share my insights on how I do things – stuff that might just be useful for you too.
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Creative Clutter
Creative Clutter is a diary-style blog series that combines daily sketches with unfiltered thoughts on the creative process.
Topics
The Creative Process
8 Decision-Making TipsThinking About ObservingNote-Taking for Artists and Designers3 Things To Do If You’ve Lost The Fun In Your Creative WorkGetting Good Ideas – The Ultimate GuideA Different Approach to Art BlockIdeas, Motivation, and The Best Thing You’ve Ever DoneAfraid of ChangeA Method for Better IdeasOverdoing and Overthinking
Mindset and Motivation
How Positive Affirmations Unlocked My Creative PotentialAn Unusual Guide to Problem-Solving StrategiesThe Power of Small Progress in Art and DesignPlay the Role of Your Future SelfReflect, Get In The Flow and EndureMotivation Posters!How Perfectionism Can Be Good and EmpoweringKeep going!Destroy Your Work!Change Your Mindset
Productivity and Work Techniques
The Daily Check-InHow to Finish Big ProjectsWhy You Need To Do a Big ProjectWhy Your Work System Needs to Adapt!The Habit ChallengeBeing Overwhelmed – Do One ThingJust Start!The Distraction Stop ChecklistHow To Deal With Procrastination
Emotional and Mental Well-Being
How I Take Advantage of Slow Work Periods4 Mistakes That Cause a Creative Void in Your MindWhat a healthy relationship with your art looks likeDon’t Make Hasty DecisionsRemember What Helps YouDo Not Listen!Separate your Inner CriticSTOP! Take a break!