Octopus (Creativity Matters Podcast 448)

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