Episode 487 of the CMP, a Creativity Matters Podcast — The CMP Turns 17
It’s a birthday moment for the CMP! In this episode, some random highlights from the years, thoughts on how the show has changed and shaped me, and gratitude for those of you who listen. Plus,
- A rainbow hair memory (related to a set of graphic novel panels from a 2007 show, Episode 53)
- Looking back at the image included with the first birthday show, Episode 50
- An update on ICAD for 2023 (I’m doing contours, a la my Slice of Life series from 2019 — take a look back and read more about my plan)
- An +80 goal for the Illustrated Life substack — I hope you’ll subscribe there (free)
- A similar goal at Instagram (tying these to my “birthday month” — which is probably a recipe for disappointment)
- A reminder that you don’t have to justify and defend the choices you make about your art — please don’t!
Substack!
If you want to keep up with more from the CMP, please consider following the Illustrated Life substack. I’ll be sending new content via the substack (so that it arrives in your inbox). Please consider giving it a try. It’s free to follow, and the substack is completely intertwined with the podcast. I definitely see it as the podcast on a page.
Support the CMP
If you enjoy the podcast, I hope you will consider showing support of the Creativity Matters Podcast. There are many ways to help:
- Follow the substack
- Ko-fi (one-time donation)
- Amazon wishlist
- Leave a review of the podcast in your podcast player/app
- Patreon (currently inactive)
Thank you to those of you who have supported the CMP, just as you support other creators and sources of inspiration and guidance when you buy books, sign up for paid workshops and classes, and purchase small works of art from the artists you follow. Support from some of you through the years has made the show possible.
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New to the CMP? Here are a few shows you might try:
- Snow Globe (457)
- Gratitude Cup (455)
- Five Minutes (454)
- Summer Series (445)
- When You Want to Quit (440)
- Panning for Gold (290)
- Red Sun (257)
- Here (319)
- Find a Penny (298)
- Teapots in a Tree (383)
- Slice of Life Contour (356)
- Olive Jars (436)
- Love What You Do (244)
- Illustrated Journal (367)
- The Moments within the Moments (197)
- Scroll Your Feed (362)
- View all podcasts
Listen to Episode 487
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Tools
- Moleskine Art Sketchbook (my most commonly used book for drawing and my illustrated journal)
- Moleskine Art Sketchbook (the REALLY big one — A3 (11.75″ x 16.5″)
- Preppy Fountains Pen 02 – this is one of the best starter/inexpensive fountain pens you can buy!
- Preppy Fountain Pens 03 (multi set)
- Lamy Safari – always a good choice
- TWSBI Eco – my favorite fountain pen in the starter range (although I love my TWSBI Iris Vac even more)
- Dip Pen holder I’ve been using (with maru nibs)
- PILOT Iroshizuku Bottled Fountain Pen Ink (multiple color options)
- Diamine Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
- Noodler’s Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
- Monteverde Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
- Colorverse Fountain Pen Ink (multiple)
- Platinum Carbon Black ink (what’s in my fountain pen)
- Sktchy app for inspiration photos
- Micron 08 (larger nib good for thicker lines or filling in small-medium spaces)
- Micron 01 (favorite for drawing)
- Micron Sampler
- Notes on large format sketchbooks
- ROYGBIV supplies: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, violet
- 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)
Show Information:
- Follow the Illustrated Life substack
- Buy me a Coffee with Ko-Fi (or commission a drawing)
- Start your shopping at Amazon here
- Amazon wishlist
- Patreon
- Start your shopping at Amazon with a CMP link
- Creativity Matters at YouTube (please follow!)
- Creativity Matters Group at Facebook
- oamyoamy at Instagram
- Try Creative Bug with the Living a More Creative Life: 30 Ways in 30 Days class
- Guitar music: Nicholai Heidlas on SoundCloud
