Working Methods
A Constraint Gives an Idea a Working Edge
A creative constraint can turn a vague idea into a workable next move. Learn how to choose a limit, test its fit and…
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Materials
Paper, Screen or Index Cards for Sorting Fragments?
Paper, screen or index cards for sorting fragments: see which format suits your material and make a clear choice about…
Creative Habits
The Sketchbook Before the Finished Work
Learn how to use a sketchbook before a piece is finished: choose a format, organise experiments and make pages easy to…
Revision
The First-Draft Trap: Editing Before There Is Enough to Edit
The first-draft trap is polishing sentences before an idea has taken shape. Separate drafting from revision to make…
Starting Points
A Ten-Minute Object Study for a Quiet Afternoon
A ten-minute object study turns one familiar object into fresh drawing material by revealing how its outline and…
A working belief
Make the next move visible.
Creative work is not a mysterious event. It is a series of choices you can try, inspect and adjust.