E52 - Is Your Creativity Healthy and Vibrant? Simple steps to happier creative days!

Keep Your creativity thriving by focusing on your wellbeing.
With Guest: Licensed Artist, Patty Iba In this episode of 'Create Today with Beth Buffington,' I chat with the talented illustrator and licensed artist, Patty Iba about her creative process, and how she keeps herself—and her art—healthy and vibrant. We explore Patty's artistic journey, from her early creative ideals, to how she changed her mindset to become a successful illustrator. Patty shares her daily rituals, quiet moments, healthy eating, and exercise, that sustain her creativity. Join us for inspiring tips on how to balance your own creativity and wellness! Register to the Create-Today Workshops! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 00:56 Patty Iba's Creative Journey 01:24 Discovering Graphic Design 02:19 Transition to Art Licensing 03:57 Joining the Create Today Community 04:51 Learning Procreate 05:39 Balancing Traditional and Digital Art 13:09 Creative Rituals and Maintaining Balance 23:28 Understanding Your Creative Process 24:19 Organizing Creative Chaos 25:21 From Idea to Project: Emo the Octopus 26:02 The Journey of Emo: Inspiration and Development 32:21 Advice for Aspiring Creatives 32:50 Nurturing Your Creative Self 33:33 The Importance of Play in Creativity 34:24 Capturing and Developing Ideas 40:05 The Intuitive Artist's Approach 41:53 Balancing Creativity and Self-Care 43:59 Connecting with Patty Iba How to connect with Patty Iba: Website = https://pattyiba-art.com Instagram = https://www.instagram.com/pattyiba.art/ Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/PattyIbaArt LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattyiba/ Etsy Shop = https://www.etsy.com/shop/PattyIbaArt Offerings at BDI Create.Today Register to the Create-Today Workshops! https://www.bdi-create.today/workshop-events-calendar Register for “Learn the Art of Procreate”
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