Chris Margocs has recently participated in one of my workshops and writes about this experience from her personal experience. My grandfather was an artist. I remember seeing india-ink sketches of dogs on his wall; I can picture a stub of drawing … Continue reading
The Creative Spark Podcast
Episode 1 - Creativity on the Spot
Creative Spark Podcast Guest: Shana Merlin The Founder of Merlin Works, Shana Merlin, is one of the most experienced and sought after improv teachers in Central Texas. She founded Merlin-Works, in 2003 to provide custom training, interactive presentations, and comedy shows to … Continue reading
10 Most Relevant Questions for Understanding Creativity
What is creativity? Creativity is most commonly defined as an idea that is new and useful. A new idea doesn’t need to invent the wheel; it can be a new combination of old ideas. Steve Jobs said that “creativity is … Continue reading
How Meditation Can Make You More Creative
Meditation can make you more creative. It is a great way to focus your mind and prepare for any creative activity. In my article “The Mindfulness and Creativity Link” I describe how mindfulness and creativity are connected and similar in … Continue reading
Creative Spark
Spreading Creativity in our Community
My goal for 2017 is to spread creativity in a larger community. In my last blog post Fight or Flight – Art in the Times of Uproar I explained why I believe we need more people who are able to think … Continue reading
Fight or Flight? – Art in times of uproar
For many of us, 2016 has been a rough year — a year that brought as much change as uncertainty. It is a year of terror, a brutal war in Syria, and of political developments that are increasingly dividing our … Continue reading
State of Create
Adobe releases new study about creativity.
State of Create is Adobe’s new study that evaluate the role of creativity. Did you know that people who are creative are not only happier and more successful at work but also bring home more money? It’s true. According to … Continue reading
