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I tend to be really hard on myself when it comes to creative projects, but lately I've been trying to relax and enjoy it more, and I think it shows in the work. I feel more daring, more invested, more inspired. I find it's a lot easier to spark new ideas when you aren't wasting mental energy fixating on whether something is good but instead focused on having fun. People are intuitive. They can pick up what you're putting down.
Apr 10, 2024
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It's way too easy to over-write, over-paint, over-create. Just because it felt easy doesn't mean that it's bad. In fact, that zen feeling of inspiration *should* feel effortless. Don't let your work ethic ruin something good.
At the very least, step back before you do more. If it needs more work, you'll know the next time you look at it.
Sep 1, 2024
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I find that my creativity often sparks from indignation of some sort. Even if it's personal and internal such as "I don't think I could do this". Wait what??? What did you just say??? Hold my beer! I'm LEARNING IT RIGHT NOW. I don't know sometimes we kinda fall into the comfort zone and this kills the fun. Its good to be a little obsessive. It keeps you going. I think creativity is more about experimentation and pushing your limits than just exercising some craft. Practice us something but feeling creative, allowing your brain to make connections, to come up with ideas and desire to make them involves so many things. โก
Feb 11, 2025
Been seeing so many of the โI rebranded this company the way I thought would look coolโ and I always thought that was corny / silly / an easy cop out creatively. And then this weekend while on vacation I thought of a brand Iโm really into and thought why not try???
Turns out sometimes itโs fun to just do the thing. In 2025 Iโm trying to keep an open mind with these design prompts and lean into them as opposed to critique them from a distance.
Dec 26, 2024
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a brief moment of comfort in this cold corporate existence
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What happens behind the wheel is, frankly, none of my business. I'd rather spend my time picking songs/sipping coffee/taking in the scene.
Driving is so pedestrian.
Mar 21, 2024
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I swear to god this shit is too powerful. It doesnโt always work out the way I hoped but the win/loss ratio is definitely in my favour. We are social creatures. We like helping each other. Just do it. Ask me for something if you want. Who knows what Iโll say.
Jan 20, 2025