Art, Artists and Money

Practical money tips for people in the arts.

Top Ten Reasons To Start Creativity Coaching

Can you see yourself working as a creativity coach? Take some time to explore all facets of your creativity, whether you are a hobbyist or a veteran performer. Discover the possibilities!

Creativity Management - Measurement, Benchmarking, and Improvement

Contrary to common perception, creativity can be made tangible, measurable and useable. In terms of measurement, benchmarking and improvement, the first step is to decide on definitions, the second is to decide on methods of measurement and finally, to monitor each measurement for improvement.

Are You Inventive Enough to be an Inventor? Some Guidelines to Invention Success!

Inventors make a ton of money when the invention is needed and when the process is done properly. There are different types of inventions. Some inventions are more practical, making the everyday lives of individuals easier (pens for example), some inventions are simply for entertainment purposes (television), and some inventions are multi-purpose (educational devices that are also entertaining).

Creativity, Innovation, and Science - Separate and Distinct or Not?

There is a pervasive belief that creativity and innovation are separate and distinct from the concept of science. That creativity and innovation cannot be scientific. This is completely false.

How To Entertain A Thought

Entertaining a thought? Here are a few tips for throwing the perfect mind party...

Who Wants To Be A Creative Genius?

Do you want to be more creative? Train your brain using these simple techniques.

The Power Of Your Intuition

Have you ever wondered why some people have the uncanny ability to sense the rightness and wrongness of a situation, to judge people quickly and accurately, and to come up with ideas and insights separately from their own logic or training? They have developed the power of their intuition and you can too.

Codifying Creativity

Can we codify creativity? Within these few words are a number of principles that must be identified and resolved before we can really answer the question.

Revenge of the Sith - Creativity and Structure

The common belief is that lack of structure and randomness enhances creative output, whereas in truth, creativity is enhanced when it is organised, systematic and based on highly structured processes. This article will use Episode III of the Star Wars trilogy – Revenge of the Sith – to demonstrate that point.

7 Things Sapping Your Creativity Right Now

This article will help you gain awareness into things you might be doing (or not doing) to hinder your creative process.

The Bible - The Word of God

What is the Bible? How does it impact our lives? How does it make you feel when you read and study it?

Climbing Out of the Rut

If inspiration came in a pill or drink we’d all be filled with inspiration all day long - over inspired even. Unfortunately inspiration is something that for too many of us comes infrequently. In today's society, we barely have a moment to be still let alone be inspired.

The Quilt: What May Be Fabric To One May Be A Special Memory To Another

The lines begin forming to fill plates with a delicious bounty, but my thoughts were not immediately moved toward the tables filled with homemade delicacies. What captured my attention was the spiritual energy of my grandmother near a table adorned with something other than our family meal. She was smiling with pride as if to relay she felt very lucky to be remembered so.

Putting First Things First: The Tale of the Squeaking Bed

Travel to a place not seen by many - a keynote speaker's bedroom! Paul Meshanko shares the very tame, but tremendously funny story of his squeaking bed while offering practical suggestions to reduce the friction and determine the priorities in our own lives.