The two ideas, "getting away from your workspace" and "writing down your ideas as they come to you," are critical.
Seeing and experiencing people, places, and things always generates new ideas. Also, having some method of recording your thoughts before they flee is essential.
I take a small notebook/journal everywhere. Some may use a phone app to write, voice record, or something else. Taking interesting photos is great for capturing a vibe or moment - even if you don't consider yourself a photographer.
On "stealing" others ideas: I remember a great quote it took me a few years to understand - Good artists borrow, Great artists steal.
In stealing an idea or work of another, you must develop or and modify it to make your own.
An example; take a song - you change the lyrics, you change the tempo, you change some of the chords. Technically, you started by stealing but finished with an effectively new work.
Many graphic artists and many classical painters started by copying the work of others and then progressed to develop their own creative voice.
If you start with stealing another persons work, focus on how to make it into something uniquely your own.
The two ideas, "getting away from your workspace" and "writing down your ideas as they come to you," are critical.
Seeing and experiencing people, places, and things always generates new ideas. Also, having some method of recording your thoughts before they flee is essential.
I take a small notebook/journal everywhere. Some may use a phone app to write, voice record, or something else. Taking interesting photos is great for capturing a vibe or moment - even if you don't consider yourself a photographer.
No one but you has to see your notes.
Thank you for sharing your own tips here. Glad to see that some of my own brainstorming techniques are relatable. 😊
On "stealing" others ideas: I remember a great quote it took me a few years to understand - Good artists borrow, Great artists steal.
In stealing an idea or work of another, you must develop or and modify it to make your own.
An example; take a song - you change the lyrics, you change the tempo, you change some of the chords. Technically, you started by stealing but finished with an effectively new work.
Many graphic artists and many classical painters started by copying the work of others and then progressed to develop their own creative voice.
If you start with stealing another persons work, focus on how to make it into something uniquely your own.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you being here. 😊
I really identified with the brainstorming notes. Espescially the idea to get inspired in nature. Works for me. Congrats on #50
Thank you, Lee. Always nice to hear from you. Cheers! 😊