Episode 418 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — thoughts on prompts, prompt sets, prompt-driven inspiration, and the reusability of a prompt set

In this episode of the CMP,  lots of talk about prompts, how we respond to prompts (sometimes differently at different times), how we might approach the same prompt differently when repeating it, and how a set of prompts can provide a reusable set of options that work well in an illustrated journaling methodology. This discussion stems, in part, from doing the #illustrateyourweek challenge with the Creativity Matters Podcast group at Facebook. (We’re in Week 5 right now.)

The drawing I started while recording this show was this inspiration pick from Sktchy — a girl blowing bubbles. The drawing was a lot of fun and a good challenge with the need to get both hands in place relative to the face. It was a fun one to do.

Mentioned in this Episode (or Related)

• Episode 240: Considering Copic (has When Wanderer’s Cease to Roam in it)
• Episode 232: Wander (doesn’t have the book in it, but still a favorite show)
• When Wanderers Cease to Roam: A Traveler’s Journal of Staying Put (Vivian Swift)
• Episode 352: Draw Your Day
• Draw Your Day (Samantha Dion Baker)
• 365 Days: A Diary (Julie Doucet)
• Episode 325: Ordinary Life

      

Tools

• Uni-Gel Alpha Shaker pencil (mine is listed as “slightly firm” – but it’s super cushy; they do come in other softness/hardness ratings. I really do love this shaker!)
• Pentel Hi-Polymer Block Eraser, Large, White (these things disappear like socks; you can never have too many white erasers lying around)
• Moleskine Art Sketchbook (what I’m using for regular drawing)
• Moleskine Art Sketchbook — the REALLY big one —  A3 (11.75″ x 16.5″)
• Micron Pens
• Sktchy app for inspiration photos

Show Information:

• Patreon page – support the CMP and get access to some special things
• Buy me a Coffee with Ko-Fi
• Amazon wishlist
• Creativity Matters Group at Facebook
• oamyoamy at Instagram
• Try Creative Bug with the Living a More Creative Life: 30 Ways in 30 Days class
• Try Trello
• Guitar music: Nicholai Heidlas on SoundCloud