constraints
Setting Artificial Limits
The Accidental Creative podcast is focusing on limits in its latest episode [http://www.accidentalcreative.com/podcasts/ac/ac-podcast-set-artificial-limits/] : > “Complete freedom from boundaries should be the goal for any creative pro, right? Wrong. True creative freedom has healthy boundaries. Here are a few ways to set boundaries that provide
The Creative Advantage of Limits
Augusten Burroughs writes about constraints [http://www.fastcompany.com/3008745/takeaway/augusten-burroughs-creative-advantages-limits] in an excerpt from his book, “This is How.” > Limits force improvisation. Improvisation creates new things. Welcome to the club! (via Brian Clark [https://twitter.com/copyblogger/status/327465829950160896])
You Dont Have To Take My Word For It Heres Jack
You don’t have to take my word for it. Here’s Jack White on constraints and creativity.
Constraints are Inevitable
Brooks Jensen [http://daily.lenswork.com/2013/03/the-death-of-the-straight-line.html] brings up a good point about the increasing choices in photographic technology and what it means for the future: > “I see nothing on the horizon that would indicate we will have fewer choices five years from now than we
A Deeper Look at Constraints and Creativity
Harvard Business Review [http://blogs.hbr.org/cs/2013/01/how_intelligent_constraints_dr.html] weighs in on the link between constraints and creativity: > A study conducted at the University of Amsterdam’s Department of Social Psychology proved that tough obstacles can prompt people to open their minds, look
Evan Calkins on Constraints
Another great example of constraints from a successful artist today…Blaine Hogan interviews Evan Calkins [http://blainehogan.com/post/1067/hoban-press-calling-card-giveaway-and-interview/] : > “I’m a big fan of designing within constraints. A letterpress printed business card has some pretty serious constraints.” Evan creates beautiful calling cards using very old (some
Experience
These words from Patrick Rhone’s Reflections [http://letter.ly/patrickrhone] newsletter have been bouncing around in my head all week: > “I often wonder why we don’t seek to create or capitalize on the opportunities to create a great experience in our everyday lives more often. > I
What Film Does that Digital Can't
Lesser photography doesn’t necessarily mean analogue photography, it just means finding ways to boost your creativity by recognizing the power of constraints, editing and storytelling. For some photographers, that means choosing film over pixels. Why? There are still some things film does better, while remaining a constraint. There are
Comfort Is Where Art Goes To Die
Comfort is where art goes to die.
Chased by Constraints
One of the best examples of constraints leading to more creativity is Chased by the Light, a project by veteran nature photographer Jim Brandenburg. In the mid-90s, Brandenburg decided to venture into the North woods of Minnesota with his film camera and shoot for 90 days straight. The constraint? He