According to Graham Wallas, creativity consists of 5 stages: Preperation, Incubation (in the unconscious mind), Intimation (that creative feeling), Illumination (in the conscious mind) and finally Verification (elaboration and application). There are many who have come up with the most insane creative ideas, but aren't even aware of the whole process involved in it, while on the other hand...there are many who are aware what it takes to be creative but can't get those creative juices flowing. It's a very tricky business.
Not that these blogs guarantee to to stir up your creative juices, but they do highlight some interesting points on how you can channel your mind to experience that 'aha' moment and also present other creative ideas that are inspiring and can perhaps trigger a tiny spark in your brain.
Life Literacy Labs
Life Literacy Labs is a blog run by C.A. Kobu aka 'Creative Alchemist' who is on a quest to help creative people streamline and execute their ideas. She writes inspiring articles about the creative process, personality, well being, personal, professional and social relationships; its a creative lab for creatives, artists, writers and entrepreneurs. (Link)
My Creativity Blog
My Creativity Blog is run by Terry Holliday who is an artist and an art teacher, this blog also features articles by Lara DeHaven and Amy Chokshi, a Spanish teacher and a fountain artist respectively. The blog features some interesting ideas for boosting one's creativity through personal experience, inspirational content and fascinating practices like Aromatherapy. (Link)
Creative Something
This blog is handled by Tanner Christensen who is a creative online producer and a consultant. He writes well drafted articles on everything that is related to creativity, from creative habits to creative sins, from inspirational videos to useful online resources for creative inspiration. "If you are looking for creative inspiration, motivation, ideas, or insights, you've come to the right place" he says. (Link)
Creativity Central
This is a blog about business ideas, creativity, innovation and brainstorming by Marty Baker who writes thought provoking articles and also features interviews of creative geniuses. What I like the most about his blog is that most of his articles are inspired by real-life examples or ideas that gel perfectly with creativity. (Link)
Marked By The Muse
The creative guru behind Marked By The Muse is Stephey Baker who writes about creative living, creative process, inspiration and the ups 'n downs of an artistic life. She has a gripping style of writing with a little bit of spirituality mixed in it. "We are all creators practicing the art of living. We are all artists creating a unique masterpiece - called Life." she says. (Link)
Mildly Creative
There is a mildly creative guy behind this blog who believes that "when you flirt with an art form, you run the risk of being smitten." Ken Robert, not only writes about creativity but also illustrates it through his drawings. He believes that creativity is all about letting go and having some fun, therefore focuses on lightening up a bit to stir up those creative juices. (Link)
Today's Creative Blog
Today's Creative Blog is a place where you'll find something inspiring every single day. Kim, the owner of this blog loves creative projects and has created a place where she features creativity and shares them with people who appreciate it. A busy mom who also teaches fitness classes has created a wonderful community of creative people. (Link)
If you know of some more blogs that can get those creative juices flowing, then do share them with us and our readers in the comment section below.
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Some very, very inspiring resources here. Really I don't think there's any reason not to feel creative after browsing just a few of the blogs listed here.
With that said, thank you for featuring my blog Creative Something, I hope readers find it helpful!
This is a great post. Very Inspiring. I loved learning about new creative sites and visiting their spaces. Also enjoyed the recap by Graham Wallas. There are so many stages we enter consciously and unconsciously as artists that sometimes it's so automatic we can be amazed and wonder how the heck did "THAT" show up on my blank page! Where did "IT" come from. I know that's how I felt when creating a still life called
Awake Butterfly: emerging from the cocoon of fear. Other times we deny our creativity because we're to busy entertaining fear. When working with creatives, I witness fear being the only thing that keeps inspiration from inspiring and making those inner ideas come true. I believe the best advice that has ever been given to artists is by Van Gogh. He says the following: IF YOU HEAR A VOICE WITHIN YOU SAYING, 'YOU ARE NOT A PAINTER,' THEN BY ALL MEANS PAINT AND THAT VOICE WILL BE SILENCED.~ VINCENT VAN GOGH
Thank you so much for featuring Marked by the Muse™ - it's an honor to be a part of so many inspiring blogs! What a treat - thanks again!
~ Stephey
Thank you so much for featuring My Creativity Blog in this article. I am honored to have my blog listed with the others. ~Terry
@Tanner:You are most welcome...its always refreshing to read your articles. :)
@Stephey: Thats an inspiring quote...thanks for sharing. And you are right...inspiration hits us when we least expect it provided we learn to let go off the fear within us.
@Terry: You most welcome...we love the inspirational quotes that you share with your readers. :)
I would like to recommend http://www.sustainablycreative.net/-- Check them out. Thanks!
Thanks for the suggestion Elisa...will surely check it out. :)
@Tanner:You are most welcome...its always refreshing to read your articles. :)
@Stephey: Thats an inspiring quote...thanks for sharing. And you are right...inspiration hits us when we least expect it provided we learn to let go off the fear within us.
@Terry: You most welcome...we love the inspirational quotes that you share with your readers. :)
Thank you so much for featuring My Creativity Blog in this article. I am honored to have my blog listed with the others. ~Terry