We love a good inspirational quote. It is often difficult to put into words one's own feelings on a particular subject, so when someone else eloquently sums it up, that "A-ha!" moment can be incredibly invigorating. When it comes...
"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day of the year."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
It's hard to believe, but the eve of 2015 is upon us. Whether or not you habitually make resolutions for the new...
Name: Sarah Todd Taylor
Age: 42
Hometown: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion, Wales
Occupation: Higher Education
Places: I have lived in Yorkshire and Wales and have visited Florence, Barcelona and Berlin. In the United Kingdom, I have stayed in Scotland, Derbyshire, the Lake District and Dartmoor. I...
Thinking about taking the leap from "casual doodler" to "serious artist"? We know that this idea can sometimes feel overwhelming, as trying to put on paper something that seems so clear in your mind is not always easy. To...
Looking for a literary component for your next vacation? Why not actually step into the mind of your favourite author as you explore the places that inspired some incredibly influential pieces of writing? To help plan your next trip,...
For our "X Questions With" series, we're speaking with talented individuals from around the world who have inspired us with their creativity and passion. If you have a story to tell or someone you'd like to see profiled, let...
There's a certain unpleasant stigma surrounding doodles. For whatever reason, they've gained a bad reputation as being "lazy," or the art of the untalented. Doodles, however, are exactly the opposite of that: They are the mark of a busy...
If you tell someone that you are a writer, they will no doubt be ready to offer you unsolicited opinions regarding story arcs or character development. If you actually ask for advice, this outpouring of "helpful" tips and suggestions is likely...
If you're stuck in a rut and looking for some encouraging advice, you've come to the right place. Here are some thought-provoking, and hopefully creatively inspiring, points that have been made by some of our favourite artists.
Pablo Picasso
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It's easy to get in a creative rut. Relying on what's worked for you in the past is a smart choice, but not necessarily a challenging or exciting one. If you need to take your artistic output to the...