#creative exercises

I saw it when it came out and never watched it again. It was like a weird children's cartoon. Though if she had actually made that show for small children, like 4-8 year olds, with no real continuity or plot, just an episode of the week with some message about friendship or not stealing or learning how to apologize, I think it could have actually been her best work.

Sadly she doesn't know how to maintain friendships, not steal, or apologize herself. So I get why she shafted it.

But being a little less flippant, it did feel like a children's show which made it weird that Jack oozed her classic tortured twink energy. It was weirdly uncomfortable to watch in that regard. It felt like it was designed for a much younger audience and then had the wrong texture all about it.

But I could have seen her possibly making Zoophobia more like her version of Dragon Tales and being very successful if she could tone herself down and be more mature as a person.

Children's shows/stories are actually one of the hardest things to make as an adult. It's a great way for a creative person to test themselves in how well they have mastered their craft. It's an exercise done in everything from acting to creative writing classes.

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Not Rick Riordan “oh the Greek gods have khakis now” modern. I’m talking Coffee Goddess, I’m talking Procrastination Gods, I’m talking the God of Wasted time and Stolen moments.

Day 82

The day before yesterday I repeated that rescue mechallenge I dared to create where I “rescue” as many people as I can from a fire or some kind of emergency involving the stairs. It’s 3 floors and I managed to save 34 people according to Fitbit which is up from the 20 or 24 I did last time.

Every morning it seems as though a hundred things are clawing for my attention. Maybe you can relate to the feeling.

When I first wake up there are emails which have piled up during the night, dozens of notifications on social media, and the increasingly heavy pressure to start the day and get to work.

By the time I’ve made it into the office the list of things that need my attention feels entirely endless. There never really feels like I have time to be creative. I rarely feel like I can push all the distractions off long enough to really think.

My team needs me to solve a problem that bubbled up yesterday, my boss needs help with something urgent, and if I don’t get the work done today I know it will be there tomorrow in addition to even more stuff. My relationships need attention too. An old friend is in town and wants to plan dinner, my family keeps calling, I need to schedule a vet visit for my dog.

When it comes down to it: the reality is there will always be something to get in the way of creativity.

It should come as no real surprise: creative thinking is often viewed as secondary because it’s akin to play, experimentation, and change. Who has time for play and experimentation when there’s very real work sitting in front of them? Why try changing anything if things are working reasonably enough?

This is one myth around creative thinking we must break: if you don’t make time for creativity, it won’t happen.

Those who regularly practice creativity do so intentionally. They make creativity part of their routine, they regularly find excuses to experiment and play, and they schedule time for reflection and creative self-fulfillment.

If there's no time for creativity, it's because you haven't made time for it. No excuse.

If you want to make more time for creativity, I recommend trying three things:

1. Make creativity an intentional act first thing in the morning.

Wake up 30 minutes to an hour or more earlier than usual. Set aside that time for writing, painting, meditation, a mindful walk around the neighborhood, anything that encourages creative thought.

By getting it out of the way, first thing in the day, you limit the potential for distractions. Starting your day with a creative intent also helps set your mentality for the rest of the day.

2. Embed creativity into anything you can get away with.

If you're having trouble finding the time to be creative, try incorporating a little creativity into everything you're already doing.

How might you make your work a bit different? What would happen if you took a different route to wherever it is you need to go? Who could you pull into brainstorming that you normally wouldn't? Where could you try adjusting your environment or tools, just to see what happens?

3. Schedule time for yourself.

If you regularly find it difficult to find time for creativity, set aside small chunks of time throughout the day as dedicated creative thinking blocks.

You can use the time to challenge yourself, to produce creative work, or as a means of simply thinking and allowing yourself space to ruminate on ideas.

Making a mood board postcard for 2026.

Set Decor Magazine - INSIDE LLEWYN DAVIS

I decided I wanted to do an extra reading from Set Decor magazine as I find their articles really beneficial for helping me understand more about cinema and the world of Production Design!!

Set Decorator - Susan Bode Tyson SDSA Production Designer - Jess Gonchor CBS Films

The Coen Brother's wanted to make this film to explore the life of a troubled musician in 1961 NYC, focusing on the folk music scene. The film looks at themes of authenticity, music, as well as the struggle of identity.

The art dept. team recreate the Greenwich Village folk music scene of early 1960's, focusing on period-specific details as well as creating an authentic atmosphere.

Susan Bode Tyson discusses all the challenges with creating a period-specific set while still maintaining authenticity. She highlights it is the importance of attention to detail that truly makes the set feel real, and also lots and lots of thorough research. As well as this, the team also had to transform different locations across New York City.

The Gaslight Cafe is a pivotal moment in the story and a very significant set, with the design team emphasising the importance of capturing the essence of the folk music scene.

With set pieces, the production has to be absolutely perfect, as to be able to fully immersive the audience in the story. Any mistakes take the viewer outside the film, losing on focus on the core of the narrative.