THE ART JOURNAL
Crafting Cohesion: How to Create and Utilize A Mood Board
Creating a mood board is a transformative and foundational step in capturing and communicating the emotional and aesthetic resonance of a project. By embracing a dynamic and exploratory approach, curating a cohesive visual narrative, and fostering a spirit of thematic depth and resonance, you craft a visual tool that captures the aspirational essence of your creative inspiration and vision.
Time Away: Creative Rest and Reset
The creative process is characterized by a rhythm of activity and rest, where periods of busyness are balanced by necessary pauses for reflection, inspiration, and rejuvenation. Let’s explore the importance and benefits of taking creative breaks away from your work, remembering that there is a transformative and essential nature of rest in nurturing creativity.
10 Easy Ways to Spark Your Creativity Now
Have your creative ideas stopped coming as frequently? Unfortunately, it happens to the best of us. Here are ten ways to get out of a creative rut:
Is making art selfish?
If you google this question, the answers are varied and pretty dramatic. Looking at the results, I thought, are there really that many people who think being an artist is self-serving or selfish, and why? Why are there so many articles written by artists who agree that artists are selfish?
Are you creative enough to call yourself an artist?
The truth is everyone is creative; everyone’s creativity is valid; creativity is everywhere and all around us; creativity is not a type. Your creativity is not determined by birth.