Up: [[Expressive Art Ideas - A Long List]] Created: 2024-03-16 Or tv show, podcast, piece of art After experiencing, pause and consider what stood out for me. A big idea, specific scene, detail, emotional resonance, a memory it unearthed. Ask how I can bring this idea/detail into my chosen medium. Fine if I don’t know the answer. Set a timer and create my response. Make something that feels *connected to* or begins with whatever stood out. It’s fine if I immediately depart from that idea. When done, title the piece and name the source material. Ask myself if it’s asking for more time or energy. If no, I’m done. If yes, make a plan. #### Benefits Rachel had a nice list of the benefits of this process: - You keep creating in a low stakes way. - You are creating a balance between consuming and creating. - You have a library of ideas and inspiration to go back to in times when you are feeling stuck. - Your creative confidence builds with taking small actions. - You can try out new ideas, mediums, etc in a safe tiny way. - You become a super cool badass cultural pioneer, responding to the offerings of the world! Idea from [Rachel Rose](https://www.workshopmuse.com), Expressive Arts educator. Note: This process would also work for Narrative Art (see [[The Two Kinds of Art I Want to Make]]).