Creativity Resources
Creativity Resources
What do we mean when we say we want to have more creativity in our lives? Is it about getting unstuck in a beloved creative practice? Is it about utilizing art-making as a tool for insight, stress relief or simply play?
Whatever answers you might be seeking, here are some of our favourite resources on the subject of creativity.
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Creativity & Self Expression
The Artist's Way: A Spiritual Path to Higher Creativity by Julia Cameron
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
The Practice: Shipping Creative Work by Seth Godin
Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by
Ignore Everybody: And 39 Other Keys to Creativity by Hugh McLeod
The Creative Cure: How Finding and Freeing Your Inner Artist Can Heal Your Life by Jacob Nordby
The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks & Win Your Inner Creative Battles by Steven Pressfield
The Creative Act: A Way of Being by Rick Rubin
Using Art-Making for Wellness
250 Brief, Creative & Practical Art Therapy Techniques by Susan I. Buchalter
Draw Yourself Calm by Amy Maricle
Webcomics We Love
“Horace & Abigail” by Athena Cooper - Tilted Windmills’ little webcomic about the adventures of an anxious tortoise and a wheelchair-using mouse. Currently on hiatus, but we may get back to it someday.
“Strange Planet” by Nathan W. Pyle - New comics about these wonderful and incredibly literal beings can be found on Instagram and Facebook. Now also a cartoon series on Apple TV+
“
” by Grant Snider - New comics can be found right here on Substack and describe the artist’s inner world as he grapples with life’s big questions and how they impact his creative practice.“Zen Pencils” by Gavin Aung Than - Inspirational quotes illustrated in comic form including many on the subject of creativity.