I feel the need to be creative, but can't figure out what sort of outlet is the best to get my ideas out. How do I figure out what sort of creativity I have? [more inside]
posted on Sep 17, 2008 - 14 answers

I'm trying to cultivate a certain kind of beauty in life - something exemplified by the likes of Dumbo feather, pass it on and Keri Smith's blog. Where else can I find such beauty? [more inside]
posted on Aug 12, 2008 - 4 answers

followup to this question: how does one create and develop a persona? [more inside]
posted on Aug 4, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I get into performance art? [more inside]
posted on Jul 28, 2008 - 14 answers

Advice for the non-artist about trying art? [more inside]
posted on Mar 13, 2008 - 27 answers

I'm looking for really terrible creative works made by well-regarded artists. For example, Picasso's secret crappy drawings, or John Coltrane playing out of tune. I welcome examples from all creative pursuits from all eras: literature, music, art, dance, theatre, film, architecture, graphic design, etc. [more inside]
posted on Mar 4, 2008 - 41 answers

I need to recultivate my artsy hobbies, most specifically my writing and drawing. The problem is that I can't seem to initiate anything - I have no new ideas, nothing to work on. I'd also like to grow as a writer, but I'm my own worst critic and stop before I start (fear of failure and whatnot) - I'd like to hone my skills but I'm petrified of, well, sucking. [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 22 answers

Advice or sources for dealing with inspirational overload? [more inside]
posted on Feb 26, 2008 - 8 answers

LostPassionAndCreativityFilter: How does one rekindle one's skill in the zany, lateral, eccentric, imaginative, radical, random, funny, artistic, and kind? [more inside]
posted on Jun 20, 2007 - 21 answers

We're holding a salon tomorrow (in the artsy sense of the word), and are looking for good activities to suggest for those who might not be blatantly artistic. [more inside]
posted on Apr 19, 2007 - 9 answers

Inspired by this Mefi post: Do you know of any other creative declarations of love? [more inside]
posted on Dec 11, 2006 - 16 answers

I'm looking for suggestions which will help me develop a more disciplined attitude toward my creative endeavors. [more inside]
posted on Oct 31, 2006 - 12 answers

My boss has a presentation-via-artwork to make at a managers meeting early next week and has delegated this to me. She's vetoed my first three ideas and I'm stumped. Someone help me! [more inside]
posted on Oct 8, 2006 - 26 answers

I am looking for creative works by people with obsessive-compulsive disorder. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2006 - 16 answers

What inspires you to create things? [more, inside]
posted on Nov 14, 2004 - 21 answers