#Artistic Development

[glowettee]

✧・゜: how i'm learning to trust my creative intuition :・゜✧:・゜✧

hey lovelies! ✨

i've been thinking a lot about creative intuition lately, that quiet inner voice that nudges you toward certain ideas or projects. for the longest time, i was absolutely terrible at listening to it. i'd get these little sparks of inspiration and immediately talk myself out of them. "that's been done before" or "you don't have the skills for that" or my personal favorite: "who do you think you are?"

sound familiar? thought so.

the thing is, i've slowly been learning that my intuition actually knows what it's talking about. those random ideas that pop into my head at 2am or while i'm in the shower? they're not random at all, they're my creative compass trying to guide me toward what truly lights me up.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ recognizing intuition vs. fear ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

the first big challenge was learning to tell the difference between my intuition and my fear. they can sound weirdly similar sometimes!

my intuition tends to feel like excitement mixed with certainty, like "yes! this!" even when it makes no logical sense. it feels light and expansive, like opening a window in a stuffy room.

fear, on the other hand, feels heavy and contracted. it comes with a lot of "shoulds" and worrying about what other people will think. it's the voice that compares my chapter 1 to someone else's chapter 20.

i started keeping track of when these different voices would speak up, and slowly got better at recognizing which was which.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ creating space to listen ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

intuition doesn't shout. it whispers. and in our noisy, constantly-connected world, those whispers can get completely drowned out.

i realized i needed to create actual space to hear myself think. for me, that looks like:

morning pages: three pages of stream-of-consciousness writing before looking at my phone

solo walks without podcasts or music (just me and my thoughts)

intentional boredom: staring out windows, lying on the floor, letting my mind wander

reducing input before trying to create output (no scrolling before creative sessions)

it's amazing what starts to bubble up when you're not constantly drowning it out with other people's voices and ideas.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ the "stupid idea" notebook ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

one of the most helpful tools has been my "stupid idea" notebook, a judgment-free zone where i write down every creative impulse, no matter how ridiculous it seems.

the name is intentionally silly to remind myself not to take it all so seriously. some ideas truly are stupid, and that's perfectly fine! but some turn out to be the beginnings of something meaningful.

the rule is simple: write it all down, evaluate later. this creates a safe space for intuition to speak without immediately being shut down by my inner critic.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ small intuition experiments ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

trusting your intuition is like building a muscle, you start small and work your way up.

i began with low-stakes creative decisions: which color to use in a drawing, which topic to write about in my journal, which route to take on my walk. when something felt intuitively "right," i'd go with it, even if i couldn't explain why.

gradually, i started trusting my intuition with bigger choices: which project to pursue, which opportunities to say yes to, which creative direction to explore.

with each small win, my confidence in my inner guidance grew stronger.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ embracing the "wrong" turns ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

here's the thing about intuition: sometimes it leads you down paths that seem to go nowhere. i've followed creative impulses that resulted in projects i never finished or ideas that didn't work out.

but i'm learning that these aren't failures, they're necessary detours. every "wrong" turn teaches me something i needed to learn or leads me to connections i wouldn't have made otherwise.

intuition isn't finding the most direct path; it's finding YOUR path, with all its twists and surprises.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ letting go of external validation ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

perhaps the hardest part of trusting my creative intuition has been detaching from external validation. when you follow your intuition, you might create things that don't immediately resonate with others or fit neatly into what's trending.

i'm still working on this one, honestly. but i've noticed that my most intuitive creations... the ones that felt most aligned with my inner voice, are ultimately the ones people connect with most deeply, even if the audience is smaller.

⋆.ೃ࿔:･ a gentle practice ･:࿔ೃ.⋆

trusting your creative intuition isn't a destination, it's an ongoing practice. some days i'm better at it than others. sometimes fear still wins. but each time i choose to listen to that quiet inner knowing, it gets a little louder, a little clearer.

if you're struggling to trust your own creative voice, start small. create tiny spaces of silence. write down the whispers. follow the sparks of excitement. and be patient with yourself when you forget.

xoxo, mindy 🤍

[antonartstudio]

Coloring Pages: Moments with Family

Dive into a heartwarming collection of 30 delightful coloring pages that celebrate the magic of family togetherness! In this enchanting book, your child will join a loving family on various joyful adventures—from playful picnics and exciting hikes to cozy movie nights and creative crafts. Each illustration captures special moments that inspire connection, laughter, and imagination.

Source: "Coloring Pages: Moments with Family | 30 Engaging Designs for Family Connection"

[nicholasandriani]

The truth behind stories, heroines journey, and the war of art: a 1-month plan to pursuing the Artists Journey

Fairy tales are more than true: not because they ” tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell usthat dragons can be beaten. — Neil Gaiman, Coraline In the vast landscape of storytelling, there exists a journey that has captured the imagination of humanity for centuries — the Hero’s Journey. It’s a timeless narrative structure, beautifully explored by Joseph Campbell, that takes our…

[thespivzy]

I like to redraw this picture of Rusty The Boy Robot every few years so I can see my progress

[veil-of-entheos]

When the Moon Calls Out

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[alariko1]

Souvenir shop

[allthedesiredusernamesaretaken]

... listen to music ...

[chuwenjie]

My concept paintings for the romantic duet in KPop: Demon Hunters!

[rbsilluminated]

The beginning: my introduction

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I am imagining the future of this space to almost be comparable to a commonplace book, a documentation of sorts, that will be reflective of who I am.

Artistically, that is.

Lately I have been feeling like I'm not taking myself seriously, I'm not actively creating or consuming creative media to the level that truly makes me happy. I want this year to be different. Creating is my reason for living, it is fundamental to my happiness and I need to consciously focus on this to improve my emotional state, and I want to dedicate myself to my own development as a sign of respect and love for myself.

I felt a blog would be the best tool for this, it's something I can actively add to wherever I am and that can be easily shared with other people. It's also a public space (in an online sense) which makes me feel a level of accountability without pressure, which is something I find I need because I tend to stick to a perfectionist mindset in an academic scene.

It's still winter for me, so taking the time to be slow is still important, my goals aren't going to be rigid but they are going to be beneficial to my progress and I am going to aim to complete them all by the end of the year.

I know there is some discourse on the validity of new years resolutions, but to me I think spending some time to focus on yourself in a way that is reflective can be good for you if you're being graceful to yourself. I won't be mad at myself If I don't complete these and you shouldn't be mad at yourself for not completing any resolutions you might make. I also tried to choose ones which would be easily attainable for me to give myself emotional space and decrease the possibility of stressing out.

I want to read or watch at least 35 new pieces of media. Most of my inspiration comes from my favourite pieces of media, both fiction and non fiction. Seeing the world-building and character exploration in Lord of the Rings always strikes a cord and gives me energy to think about my own worlds and stories, Tolkien's work is moving because of the pure unconstrained expression of his inner world. Seeing the mixed media approach to animation in Puella Magi Madoka Magica reminds me to experiment and to reflect on influences like folklore and mythology as tools of communication. The emotional themes of girlhood being explored through ideas of power and hope, without sexual themes or objectification, is truly unmatched for me because it feels like an honest representation of emotion. Being able to understand parts of myself through media is important to me, so I want to dedicate time to explore this part of myself.

I want to analyse and understand why I love the artists I do. There are so many artists who speak to me in a way that I can barely even comprehend and I want to develop the skills to articulate the connections that I feel. I want to try and write at least one post a month about an artist that I like, and explore their influences and their process to see how it can impact my own.

I want to travel a lot. I am in a privileged position at the moment because of my working schedule and living arrangements, which means that I could be travelling and exploring every week. I want to try and go somewhere new at least once a month, whether that's by myself or with other people. Currently a significant amount of my time is spent inside, which as you can imagine is not very good for your mental health.

I want to try lots of new food. This isn't exactly related to art but I think with how current trends are going, that it will be important to discuss food and how good it is. I love food so much, finding new places to eat and new things to try is a big highlight when I'm in another place or even at home. Food has always felt almost religious to me, it's a blessing that I can enjoy so many things from all over the world.

I want to meet more people. I want to create works that are reflective and that people can feel connected to, to do this I need to see all the different types of people that are out there. I'm not sure how this one will go, because I have historically been quite socially anxious but I will try my best to meet and talk to someone new every month.

These little missions should help me develop my creative senses, experiences like this have in the past so I feel that they are like little battery packs for my brain.

This is the end of my first post so I will use this space to say some very important things for you to keep in mind if you are going to interact.

I don't tolerate bigotry. I don't want to follow unnecessary discourse. If you are a proshipper, you are weird, don't interact.

My posts might not always be emotionally appropriate for every age range, however, I will do my best to tag posts for their content.

I will not privately interact with anyone.

Okay bye bye, hope you've all started the new year happy and well :)

[hiwaaranit]

I genuinely feel like I’m going insane sometimes

[once-upon-a-reblog]

November 7: Your daily creative pep-talk

Hey, creative? Your art matters more now than it ever did. Let's make sure it gets finished.

[bethfuller]

backgrounds for my thesis animation

instagram // print shop

[antonartstudio]

Coloring Pages: Robots and Gadgets | 30 Imaginative Pages for Creative Minds

Dive into the exciting world of robots with this fantastic collection of 30 imaginative coloring pages! Inside, your child will embark on a thrilling journey, from friendly robots with big smiles to helpful gadgets that make life easier. Each page invites young artists to explore the wonders of technology, whether it’s a playful robotic dog, a diligent robot-helper in the kitchen, or a flying drone soaring through the clouds. Every illustration is designed to ignite creativity and inspire imaginative play.

Source: Coloring Pages: Robots and Gadgets

[jettpack]

Concept art I did for the indie rhythm adventure game Overpass By Michael Bean, back in 2017 or 2018

[gaydivorcetual]

I am actually so serious I think it really messes with a childs creativity and joy to tell them to never make a mary sue OC. Like that unbridaled form of joy where you make a self insert OC who super cool and everyone loves them and they have every superpower in the world SHOULD be something a kid makes, it nourishes their ability to create things for fun and not be stifled by "oh but what if my character is too overpowered and cringey...". whatever