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!


Abstract

Michael Michalko

What's not taught in school

About creative thinking.


Window view of trees

Donald M. Rattner

The Psychology of Space

Impact of environment.


Da Vinci

Leonardo da Vinci

Genius habits

Arte & Scienza · Sfumato · Dimostrazione · Corporalita · Sensazione · Connessione · Curiosita

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…


Fostering Creativity in Children

Abby Connors

Music and movement

Help children learn.

4 Steps of Creativity

ADVENTure #14

Graham Wallas' Creativity Step 1

Preparation pulls together the beginning of the problem-solving process.

Perfect Personal Essay

Perfect Personal Essay

Why You Have to Make Up with Your Siblings

If you don't show me your broken heart, then I can't find myself in your story.

Creativity Illuminator

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The Great Creativity Illuminator

Creative thinking shifts perspective.

Joy Sikorski

Joy Sikorski

Whimsical drawing lessons

From How to Draw a Clam and Squeaky Chalk.

Painting

Robert Joyner

Mastering Watercolors: 4 Drawing Skills

Take your at from average to exceptional.


Symbol of Arnold

Modern Day Muses

The Muses Hire a Bodyguard

Protection from Arnold.


Home

Molly Anderson

Fear: Muse & motivator

How your fears can prompt you to action.


Creativity 101

James C. Kaufman, PhD

Is Creativity Indefinable?

The many different ways in which someone can be creative.


Creative Outlets

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Creative Outlets

A lifetime of creative opportunity.


Collage

Jill Allison Bryan

Garden Variety Overwhelm and Lowering Expectations

How small seeds of creativity grow into big things.

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