Creativity Matters Podcast (CMP)

Full written post: Be Open to the Not QuiteSupport Illustrated Life and the CMPIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you will consider showing support of the Creativity Matters Podcast. There are many ways to help:* Subscribe to Illustrated Life* Ko-fi (one-time donation)The CMP dates back to 2006. Thank you to those of you who have supported the CMP, just as you support other creators and sources of inspiration and guidance when you buy books, sign up for paid workshops and classes, and purchase small works of art from the artists you follow. Your support makes the podcast and Illustrated Life possible.Guitar music: Nicholai HeidlasLinks to books and products at Amazon.com are affiliate links. Always use your library when possible. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Full written post: Not a GardenerSupport Illustrated Life and the CMPIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you will consider showing support of the Creativity Matters Podcast. There are many ways to help:* Subscribe to Illustrated Life* Ko-fi (one-time donation)The CMP dates back to 2006. Thank you to those of you who have supported the CMP, just as you support other creators and sources of inspiration and guidance when you buy books, sign up for paid workshops and classes, and purchase small works of art from the artists you follow. Your support makes the podcast and Illustrated Life possible.Guitar music: Nicholai HeidlasLinks to books and products at Amazon.com are affiliate links. Always use your library when possible. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

This episode is me sitting back down at a microphone, in the most makeshift way possible, and seeing how it feels to do a voiceover after a long break. Full written post: Crow, Dove, PoetSupport Illustrated Life and the CMPIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you will consider showing support of the Creativity Matters Podcast. There are many ways to help:* Subscribe to Illustrated Life* Ko-fi (one-time donation)The CMP dates back to 2006. Thank you to those of you who have supported the CMP, just as you support other creators and sources of inspiration and guidance when you buy books, sign up for paid workshops and classes, and purchase small works of art from the artists you follow. Your support makes the podcast and Illustrated Life possible.Guitar music: Nicholai HeidlasLinks to books and products at Amazon.com are affiliate links. Always use your library when possible. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 501 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — a year of consistent publishing and the lighting of milk jug luminaries.This episode is a voiceover of a recent post on Illustrated Life:Support the CMPIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you will consider showing support of the Creativity Matters Podcast. There are many ways to help:* Subscribe to Illustrated Life* Ko-fi (one-time donation)* Amazon wishlistTh CMP dates back to 2006. Thank you to those of you who have supported the CMP, just as you support other creators and sources of inspiration and guidance when you buy books, sign up for paid workshops and classes, and purchase small works of art from the artists you follow. Your support makes the podcast and Illustrated Life possible.Guitar music: Nicholai HeidlasLinks to books and products at Amazon.com are affiliate links. Always use your library when possible. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 500 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — a children’s book and a love of synonymsThis episode is a discussion of a wonderful children’s book, The Right Word: Roget and His Thesaurus, written by Jen Bryant and illustrated by Melissa Sweet.This episode is mostly a voiceover for a recent post on Illustrated Life:Support the CMPIf you enjoy the podcast, I hope you will consider showing support of the Creativity Matters Podcast. There are many ways to help:* Subscribe to Illustrated Life* Ko-fi (one-time donation)* Amazon wishlistTh CMP dates back to 2006. Thank you to those of you who have supported the CMP, just as you support other creators and sources of inspiration and guidance when you buy books, sign up for paid workshops and classes, and purchase small works of art from the artists you follow. Your support makes the podcast and Illustrated Life possible.Guitar music: Nicholai Heidlas Links to books and products at Amazon.com are affiliate links. Always use your library when possible. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 499 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Index Card Art and the Summer Index-Card-a-Day Challenge Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 498 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Sending the Invitation; Take the Chance Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 497 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — a one-cup mindset, silver linings, adaptability, drawing cups, and more. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 496 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — 100+ ideas for lists to include in your journals, planners, and sketchbooks Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 495 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Earworms, classical music, 100 day project, and growth through repeated showing up Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 494 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — 12 Strategies for Journal Privacy Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 493 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Am I a writer? Am I an artist? I am both? But is that enough? Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 492 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Crossing a line into the children's library Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 491 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Substack "A Blinker Speeds Up" intro Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 490 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — November Gratitude, a Gratitude Cloak, and a Series of Vignettes Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 489 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Waiting, Muffins, and November Gratitude Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 488 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Glimmers, Glammers, Gratitudes, and Small Things Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 487 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — The CMP turns 17, plus index card art, a substack goal, stop justifying your art, and more. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 486 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Alphabet primer and fun with the abecedary, morning stories and a window view, the illustrated journal, and more. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 485 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Thoughts on inviting the unexpected, wandering the library, a Julia Cameron read-along, and more Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 484 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Thoughts on morning writing, crafting a habit stack, seeing, AI tools, looking for glimmers of hope, and more Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 482 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Journaling in winter (or December), illustrated journaling, and the inspiring When Wanderers Cease to Roam Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 483 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Thoughts on the new year, on DNF's, and on illustrated journaling Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 481 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — December journaling, trying illustrated journaling, and slowing down to enjoy the remainder of the year and "make a note" Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 480 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — December journaling, drawing ornaments, the "Year the Tree Stayed Up," and a sweet book about ornaments Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 479 of the Creativity Matters Podcast — A December list of prompts for illustrated journaling Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 478 of the Creativity Matters Podcast — Continued gratitude tracking in November, an unexpected discovery about the Christmas cactus, November light, and new awareness of "simply grateful" Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 477 of the Creativity Matters Podcast — Continued gratitude tracking in November, the blooming of a Christmas cactus, appreciation for changed perspective and slowing down Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 476 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Continued gratitude tracking in November, a timelapse of the sky in motion, the gratitude lens, and remembering we have to individually make the choice each and every day Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 475 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Continued gratitude tracking in November, gratitude mindset, and a gratitude shield Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 474 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Day-by-day gratitude tracking in November, gratitude mindset, and the sometimes uneasy fit of it Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 473 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — Ushering in a month of November gratitude Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 472 of the Creativity Matters Podcast — Closing out October drawing and permission to "stop" a project that isn't working Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 471 of the Creativity Matters Podcast — Urban sketching, Inktoportraits and October drawing, and maybe a bird or two Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 470 of the Creativity Matters Podcast — Letting yourself begin, being a beginner, beginner mindset, the importance of repetition, and a bird story. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 469 of the Creativity Matters Podcast — Mindfulness, slowing down, finding your voice, and a review of Draw Yourself Calm by Amy Maricle. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 468 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: A continuation of the discussion on loosening up, staying loose, and balancing the loose and the tight in your art, sketchbooks, and creative processes. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 467 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: Thoughts on loosening up, staying loose, and balancing the loose and the tight. (Part 1 of 2) Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 466 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: Cleaning out the trunk, finding a "lost" notebook cover (when I wasn't looking), and thinking about why we make and keep art Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 465 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: Planning for a summer series, Index-Card-a-Day, enjoying and finding your creative lane, and more Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 464 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: Are you waiting for someday rather than living your best creative life right now? Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 463 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: Creative nudges, a list for April, and some regular spiraling creative life. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 462 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: An artist? Not an artist? The value of doing the work and doing what you love. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 461 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: Some thoughts on the 100 day project, finishing the 100 day dress challenge, and a series of inspiring quotes Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 460 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: Continued discussion of the stitch journal embroidery project, choosing an icon a day, and similar approaches in a sketchbook or journal Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 459 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: A morning parked by the ocean, a stitch journal embroidery project, and an icon a day Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 458 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: A Mysterious Delivery, Reading a Magical Book, Some New Year's Reminders and Nudges for Keeping a Journal, and More Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 457 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: a half hour of quiet snow globe talk. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 456 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: a December list for drawing, journaling, and recording in your illustrated journal! Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe

Episode 455 of the Creativity Matters Podcast: a gratitude mindset, November light, and a simple cup. Get full access to Illustrated Life at illustratedlife.substack.com/subscribe