TRY SOMETHING NEW!

I'm trying to become proficient with Photoshop and illustrator. I'm old school and prefer a brush, but the computer is just another tool to use. Each method has it's advantages and disadvantages. To stay current everyone should at least understand the new tools if not be able to jump back and forth between mediums. You can have your favorites but the more you know then the more doors are open to your creative expressions. I've posted my normal style the kid on the "big wheel" and my playing in photoshop the "wise cat". The learning is a little slow but really fun.

GET INSPIRED, EXPLORE!!!

My work takes me to some very strange places and ideas. I've said it before and its worth repeating, the bigger your world the more creative. Search the web to get new ideas. Don't steal, but use them for inspiration. Think about your goals and interests and go beyond the normal search on google for info. A truly creative person is also a great researcher.
The web is a gold mine of random information to spark creativity. Explore!
One of the fun sites I like to visit is SuperPunch. All he does is find interesting items and post links. There is always something new to give you a spark. Give it a try.

http://superpunch.blogspot.com/

ONE DEADLINE TO THE NEXT

Comic-con is now past and Toy Fair is looming. We have the Dallas show in Oct. and then the New York Toy fair.
A great way to stay creative is to get involved. When you get involved you seem to accumulate deadlines. Nothing spur's activity and creativity like a deadline. It will keep you young.