Have you ever sat down to create and literally not a single thing comes to mind?  Everything just goes blank.  Pencil tapping, staring out the window, humming to yourself.  You wait for something to come to you and it just doesn’t?  I have been talking about lack of inspiration on

As the Bravely Original blog continues to grow and we explore topics all across the creative space, I’ve noticed a particular theme keeps popping up.  So many things I choose to cover here somehow link back to our fundamental human need for rest.  Isn’t that interesting?  I’ve thought about it

How is your creative process looking? Has the work we’ve done this month got you feeling more confident in yourself and your creativity? We’ve spent the past few weeks overcoming the misconceptions and excuses around the creative process, looking at other artists’ creative processes, and molding our own.  Today I

As we continue our conversation about the power of the creative process, unlocking the potential of “how” we do what we do, I want to expand on last week’s quotes from creatives to talk about the value of drawing inspiration from others.  More specifically, we’re going to dig into how

I’m dedicating the month of May to honing in on our own unique creative processes, otherwise known as the “how” of what we do. Last week, I gave you a few tips for how to demystify yours and really make it work for you.  Today, I’m going to let you

Are you ready to put yourself out there?  Say it with me: YES! I AM READY. Last week, we reflected on how we feel about sharing our work and today, armed with that self-awareness, we are going to get started!  I want to talk about the power of social media

“This is it, don’t get scared now.”   (Name that movie!) We’re a quarter of the way into 2021 and we’ve spent time focusing on action planning, self-love, and fulfillment of our needs.  Not bad for three months, right?  You didn’t know it at the time, but we’ve been steadily

One of our most fundamental needs, as humans, and as artists, is connection.  There is an element of creative work, however, that can border on the verge of isolating.  You know what I mean. You’re following your internal inspiration and sometimes it seems like nothing else exists.  And don’t get

Motivation: a strong will to act toward accomplishment. See also: an elusive but essential component in every creative’s toolbox. We all know that creative work isn’t something that can be delivered at the snap of our fingers.  And as much as we might long for the muse-led life, it’s not

I’ve dedicated the month of March to recognizing our needs and making sure that meeting them is a priority.  Now I want to shift gears ever so slightly and talk about needs on a larger scale, meaning that in addition to being aware of our own needs, we need to

Hello February! It’s officially the “month of love” but I will be honest: I’m not big on Valentine’s Day. I have always found it a bit contrived. This year, though, I decided to use the spirit of love that comes with this season and apply it in a way that

In December we set some goals and throughout January, we’ve been adjusting, revising and getting really clear on those goals. Now it’s time to solidify an action plan, envision the year ahead and take the opportunity to plan out your path for success!  There are many questions to ask yourself,

Paintbrushes.  Vocal exercises.  Camera lenses.  Every creative, regardless of medium, has tools that are essential in bringing their inspiration to life.  Without these tools, their work would cease to exist.  The same can be said for our personal tools, the things that help us stay clear on our goals and