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.


Friedman's sketch

Donald M. Rattner

Creativity Tactic #40

Pick up a pencil.


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

Prepare to Be Amazed

Creative ideas appear unexpectedly.

Anecdote

Anecdote

Two neighbors

Crab apples and winters.

Funny Fingers

Matthew Dicks

Storytelling: How to Be Funny

Humor is an exceptionally powerful tool in communication.

A Piece at a Time

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A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.

Painting

Robert Joyner

Loose Watercolor Landscape

Embrace the unpredictable nature of watercolors.


Symbol of Shadow

Modern Day Muses

Shadow

Step into the dark side.


Home

Molly Anderson

Prompts to bring you home

Finding your true home.


Creativity 101

James C. Kaufman, PhD

Creativity and Mysticism

The history of creativity research started with mysticism.


Creative Outlets

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Creative Outlets

A lifetime of creative opportunity.


The VanGogh Blues

Eric Maisel

Crafting a Starting Ritual

To use regularly and routinely.

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