In Episode 167 of The Adventures in Arting Podcast, my mom (and co-host!) Eileen and I ease back into the podcasting groove by reflecting on what we’ve been up to and sharing a framework to help you reignite your creativity—especially after a break. Listen below:
Whether you’ve stepped away from making art, writing, or any kind of creative practice, this episode is here to help you get going again—with kindness and curiosity.
The Arc of Creativity: Reflection –> Inspiration –> Action
I structured this episode around a simple but powerful idea: creativity flows in a cycle, not a straight line. We move through:
- Reflection – Taking stock of where you are and what’s been going on
- Inspiration – Reconnecting with what sparks excitement
- Action – Moving forward with intention (even if it’s just one small step)
We go through 10 questions to guide you through this cycle—and yes, I’ve even created a downloadable version for members of My Art Practice!
What’s Inside the Episode?
Here are just a few of the things we talk about:
- The surprising joy of a new crossbody bag
- Why reflection is so important (and how it reframes time away as valuable)
- The emotional difference between Henry Moore and Georgia O’Keeffe
- My five-year-old’s deep thoughts about love and water
- The power of small, sustainable steps for building creative momentum
- How Steve (my husband!) is now editing the podcast
- Letting go of “shoulds” and honoring what really fuels you
We also get personal about caretaking, aging, parenting, tech resistance, and the eternal struggle with clutter—because creativity is never just about the paintbrush, right?
A Quick Reminder
If you’re listening the week this episode comes out (first week of April!), membership at My Art Practice is open! (If you’re catching this later, you can always join the waitlist here.)
My Art Practice is an online community – an artistic home – for artists who want to create, connect, and thrive—on their own time, in their own way.
Whether you’re just easing back into your creative work or you’ve been at it full steam ahead, I hope this episode gives you space to pause, reflect, and feel re-inspired.
- Members: Download the 10 Questions PDF in the classroom
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As always, thanks for being here.
