CREATIVITY KEYS 1-5

The most common question I’m asked when public speaking is, “How do you get your ideas?” So I’ve decided to address that question and list creativity keys/tips on Twitter @Lucky_Bunny. All the keys listed are from personal experience through years of art making, designing, writing stand-up comedy, etc. In the future, I’ll go into greater detail and elaborate on them but for now, it’s best to think and meditate on the keys so they’ll be absorbed by your subconscious and become second nature. Currently my creativity list is at 63 keys and growing, I hope you find them useful!

Here’s a recap from this week…

Creativity Key #1: Quantity breeds quality. Generate lots of ideas without out judging. The more darts thrown, the greater chance of a bullseye.

Creativity Key #2: Caffeine & other stimulants. Microsoft provides unlimited free cola to employees. Warhol was addicted to amphetamine.

Creativity Key #3: Open-mindedness. Being receptive to different ideas and new experiences and changing the way you think about them.

Creativity Key #4: Simplify. When I embark on a new project, organizing & decluttering is a must. Muses like a clean, inviting workspace.

Creativity Key #5: Relaxation. The biggest key to creativity & health. Eliminate stress & tapping the collective unconscious becomes easier.

Gas Mask Bunny Tee PROCESS PART 2: Here’s where things get fun…printing the tees! As you’ll see in the pics, rather than select colors ahead of time, I elected to add ink in a random fashion to the first layer. I chose to do this so each shirt would be different from the next. Nothing is more boring than having a pre-determined result so it’s fun to “play” on press and have faith that things will work out. Going with the flow, being loose and open to the unexpected is always my goal when art making.

Time to get creative

I have a solo art show in less than two months and I’m still without a workspace for the first time in 10 years. Love the anxiety building and interested to see how things pan out.

Okay, internet strike over. Now here’s something that looks amazing, SO excited for this.

Via Ittybittymymy.

Robert Willams @ Cal State Northridge 3.10.10

Some pics of two 9ft. sculptures by artist, Robert Williams. I’ve admired Robert’s work for 20 years so it was great meeting him and seeing his paintings and other art in person. Critics find Robert’s work distasteful while others find it mind expanding as Mr. Williams sets out to show the viewer something they haven’t seen (his words). I agree with the latter as I find much inspiration in those going against the grain. Those squeamish or turned off by the subject matter are missing the point. Robert is the definition of a true innovator, rebel, legend, and one hell of a nice guy.