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Creativity may not be what comes to mind when you think of a mental illness, but it’s worth considering that many creative people are also often diagnosed with anxiety disorders. In fact, creativity is a common trait among those who suffer from anxiety disorders. Yet, it’s not well-known what causes this link or what to …
I write a lot. Most of it is technical academic stuff for work. But, often I’ll pull up a blank page and draft a creative story or some essay on the state of the world—life. It’s something I enjoy doing and it helps me make sense of what’s going on internally in my head. Journaling …
The Silver Lining: How Inflation and a Bad Economy Can Fuel Your Creative Writing Read More »
So, you’ve heard about artificial intelligence (AI) generated art? But do you know about ChatGPT, a language model developed by OpenAI? ChatGPT is a text-generating AI system that can generate coherent conversations and stories in human-like language. I love to write and I’ve been playing with ChatGPT to see what it is capable of. Well, …
Miniature Painting with ChatGPT: 10 Inspiring Ways to Use AI Read More »
As a miniature painter, have you ever found yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated, or doubting your abilities? These feelings may be the result of learned helplessness, a psychological phenomenon that can impact even the most skilled and experienced artists. In this article, I explore the concept of learned helplessness, its prevalence in miniature painting, and its …
What is “Learned Helplessness”? Insights for Artists Read More »
When it comes to coffee and creativity, there’s a longstanding relationship. Countless artists, writers, and musicians have sworn by the drink’s ability to boost their productivity and creativity. And while there’s no scientific evidence to support the claim that coffee makes you more creative, there is some research that suggests caffeine can improve your focus …
Coffee and Creativity: How Caffeine Can Help Your Artistic Side Read More »
Are you looking to improve your hand-eye coordination when it comes to painting miniatures? The fastest way to make tangible leaps in your ability and model painting results is to hone your body’s ability to control and use the brush as an extension of your own hand. Sure, I could suggest “paint more miniatures”, but …
3 Tips to Improve Your Hand-Eye Coordination for Painting Miniatures Read More »
A lot has been said about the relationship between science and art. Some people believe that they are two completely separate entities, while others think that they work together to create a deeper understanding of the world around us. I happen to fall into the latter category, and I believe that both science and art …
Empathy: Why Science and Art Must Go Together (Editorial) Read More »
If you’re looking for something to draw, science has a ton of easy subjects you can try. Scientific drawings of plants were my early favorites. The organic structure of trees and flowers made them easy for me to replicate on paper. My favorite subjects when I was a kid were bare trees in winter. I …
Sketching for Science: Neurons in Fountain Pen Ink Read More »
Are you in a miniature painting slump? Are you stuck in a hobby rut? I know what it’s like. Sometimes, you just don’t want to get out of bed. The loss of inspiration to paint miniatures, or simply do anything related comes over you suddenly… Here’s what I think. I’ve read so much about the …
Miniature Painting Slump? I’m Trying This with Neuroscience Read More »
Are you tired of games or gaming in general? Experiencing gaming fatigue? Gaming burnout or fatigue as it is known is a real issue for any gamer who plays tabletop miniatures games (and even video games). It’s the feeling that you don’t want to play anything related to your gaming hobby. The most common description …
Gaming Burnout Syndrome is Real and How to Solve It Read More »