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.


Joy Sikorski

Joy Sikorski

Whimsical drawing lessons

From How to Draw a Clam and Squeaky Chalk.

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…


Art

Marjorie Sarnat

Are You a Closet Creative?

Creative people have an ability to identify and solve problems.

Snakecycle

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Why does Positive Playfullness matter?

The return on investment pays for itself.

Boring Meeting

Matthew Dicks

8 Audience Engagement Hacks

Audience attention and engagement are not givens.

A Piece at a Time

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A Piece at a Time

A book written in 30 days.

Pterodactyl

Joy Sikorski

Draw a pterodactyl

From Squeaky Chalk.


Symbol of Lull

Modern Day Muses

Lull

Muse of pauses, breaks, and diversion.


Home

Molly Anderson

Fear: Muse & motivator

How your fears can prompt you to action.


Creativity 101

James C. Kaufman, PhD

Studying Workplace Creativity

Research or pop psychology?


Creative Outlets

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Creative Outlets

A lifetime of creative opportunity.


The VanGogh Blues

Eric Maisel

6 Ideas to Taking a Creative Escape

A little time-out-of-time that you carve from your schedule.

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