Category: Creative Clutter

  • Focus on the One Project That Matters

    The thing about me is that I like doing too many things. For a long time, I thought I could make that work. But the truth is, it feels like I’m swimming against the current. Rather than putting all my energy into one thing and completing it, I scatter myself. I start and plan a…

  • Overcome the Need to Always Do What You “Should”

    We live in a world of endless ‘shoulds’. You should create more. You should work harder. You should start painting again. The weight of these expectations can be overwhelming, leading to feelings of insecurity and internal conflict. But what if there’s a more effective way to approach the demands of our creative minds? A few…

  • Reset Through Change

    Sometimes, you just need a reset! At the end of last week, instead of sticking to my usual routine, I spent four days creating a short animation in a completely different style and process than I normally use. It wasn’t a big, strategic decision; I only felt like doing something else for a while. Honestly,…

  • Self-Doubt’s Antidote

    Have you ever looked at your work and felt your motivation slipping away as self-doubt starts to creep in? I’ve felt that many times, especially as someone who feels things deeply and cares a lot. But recently, I came across a new way of thinking that really helped, particularly for people like me. On “The…

  • Sketchbook Challenge

    Have you ever wanted to actually finish a sketchbook? Me too. I have several lying around my flat, half-used and forgotten. Therefore, I decided to start a little sketchbook challenge for myself. The goal is simple: pick up my sketchbook and draw something whenever I feel bored or tired. Yes, tired. I often want to…