What is creativity, why is it important to cultivate creativity, and how do you do that? These are just a few of the questions Sarah, Ping, and Dorien will be answering on this week’s episode of Thriving Women Artists. They also share their stories of trying new things to add that spark of creativity to their work.
 
KEY TAKEAWAYS

Creativity is about more than just making something. You can be creative in so many ways, such as finding solutions from a different perspective.
Creativity is also about playfulness, letting go, using your imagination and being curious.
Being scared to fail is the opposite of being creative. It’s not about the outcome, it’s about the process.
Routines are very valuable but some of the best creativity can come outside of our routines.
While Dorien’s right shoulder was injured she found new ways of being creative using her left hand to paint. She used her situation to her advantage.
Sarah is blocking an entire day to try something new, like visiting new places and taking part in courses.
If you have 5 minutes you can do something creative, it doesn't have to be an entire day. Even if that’s just listening to music and getting lost in it.

 
BEST MOMENTS
‘If you practice being creative, you get better at it’
‘I wish I had 48 hours a day’
‘Let the paint guide me, let the source guide me’
‘Part of cultivating creativity is like keeping the cookie jar full’
 
READING LIST
Cultivating Creativity: Daily Rituals for Visual Inspiration by Maria Fabrizio
Cultivating Creativity: Reconnecting with yourself and becoming more self-aware through writing by Lilliana Rose
Cultivating Creativity: A Practical Guide to Unlocking Your Creative Potential by Joe Bailey
Nurturing Young Innovators: Cultivating Creativity in the classroom, Home and Community by Laura McLaughlin Taddei and Stephanie Smith Buhai
 
ABOUT THE PODCAST
A serious and fun podcast for female creatives hosted by Ping, Dorien and Sarah, three happy artists from Amsterdam.  This podcast will inspire you to make a living out of your art. We welcome you to be part of this community of like-minded people.
www.thrivingwomenartists.com
www.instagram.com/twapodcast
 
 ABOUT THE HOSTS
Ping He
Ping is a watercolor artist. Her work is inspired by nature and her motherhood experience. She develops her greeting cards brand and teachers Botanical Illustration courses online and offline.
www.pinghe.art
info@pinghe.art
www.instagram.com/pinghe.art
Sarah van Dongen
Sarah is a children’s book illustrator and visual artist. She takes her sketchbooks and art supplies everywhere, which results in illustrations based on observation and daily life.
www.sarahvandongen.com
sarahvandongenillustration@gmail.com
www.instagram.com/sarahvandongenillustrations
Dorien Bellaar:
Dorien is an illustration artist. Her work is mainly focused on illustration for children, editorial/food illustration, hand lettering, and she likes to combine those into both traditional and digital art.
www.dorienbellaar.nl
hello@dorienbellaar.nl
www.instagram.com/dorienbellaar

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