From Broken Toys to Artistic Joys: A Tinkering Journey

Today, we’re diving into the art of tinkering, and trust me, it’s not just for the DIY enthusiasts or that friend who can fix anything with duct tape! We're chatting about how to bring the fun back into our creative lives with insights from Mike Brennan's book, "Make Fun a Habit." I mean, who doesn’t need a little sprinkle of joy while navigating the wild world of creativity? We're sharing stories that’ll make you chuckle, like Mike's childhood escapades with model cars and milk bone sculptures (yes, you heard that right). Plus, we’ll tackle some thought-provoking questions to help you unleash your inner artist, whether it’s watercolor or something a bit more... avant-garde. So grab your favorite snack, kick back, and let’s get ready to make some artistic messes together!Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips. AssignmentQuestionsHow can you incorporate some of the Savanah bananas creativity into you own life and work?Who is your audience or fans?What would it look like if you put your fans first?Action ItemsMake a costume contestHave a sing alongHave a dance partyHave a talent showTipsBe creative and innovativeHave funBe interactiveDon't be afraid to failTakeaways: In this episode, we dive into the art of tinkering and how it can unleash our inner creativity and help us make fun a habit in our art-making journey. Mike Brennan's book is a 30-day workbook designed to inject fun back into your creative process, making art less about perfection and more about joy. We discussed how childhood experiences with model cars and sculptures can teach us valuable lessons about experimentation and embracing mistakes in our artistic endeavors. The importance of asking questions and learning from others in your creative community is highlighted as a way to overcome challenges and improve your skills. Links referenced in this episode:findapodcasttkbpodcaststudio.comfindapodcast.about.xyztimothy.brien.substack.comCompanies mentioned in this episode: Create Art Podcasting Mike Brennan Creative Chats Make Fun a Habit Find a Podcast TKB Podcast Studios Bob Ross Tia Sunshine How do I get such great guests?PodMatch I use Podmatch to get the best guests on the show. Check out PodMatch if you want to guest on other podcasts or if you have a podcast and need guests for your show. Guests from PodmatchMake Sharing your podcast easierUse Podcast Beacon for the best NFS products to share your podcast while out and about or at conferences. Reach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email [email protected] I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: [email protected] YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at findapodcastabout.xyz.For all of my projects check out my portfolio website TKBPodcaststudio.com where I help my clients through quiet professionalism lead through the noise. Special AskLet me know what you think about the podcast by taking a survey. 2024 Listener Survey yes it is 2025, but hey I am late to the game on this. Thank you ahead of time to help me make this more of what you are wanting to hear. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy