We're diving into some creative mashup magic today, friends! Timothy Kimo Brien is here to sprinkle a little fun into your artistic habits, inspired by Mike Brennan's workbook, *Make Fun a Habit*. We're tackling Chapter 25, aptly named "Monster Mashup," where we learn that mixing things up can lead to some surprisingly tasty outcomes—yes, even that Elvis burger with peanut butter and bananas! So, whether you're a culinary whiz or just someone who likes to throw random pantry items together, this episode's all about experimenting, blending, and creating something uniquely you. Grab your favorite snacks and get ready to unleash your inner artist—who knows what deliciously weird things you might whip up!
Making Fun A Habit Series
30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips.
Assignment
Questions
- Where can you identify products or ideas that you encounter everyday that were the results of a mashup?
- What two different category or themes do you find interesting? What would happen if you mashed the two up together?
Action Items
- Create two columns on a page on the first colum write down the first category and on the second column write a category that you would like to mashup the first category with. Once you write these categories down begin to brainstorm. Once you are done create a third column with the ideas of the mashup from the first two columns
Tips
- Look for inspiration in unexpected places
- Use visualization techniques
- Don't be afraid to fail
- Have fun
Takeaways:
- Using Mike Brennan's workbook, we can transform our creative habits by making fun a daily routine, which is a game-changer.
- The 'Monster Mashup' concept encourages us to combine unexpected elements in our art, leading to delightful surprises.
- Exploring our pantries for mashup inspiration can lead to deliciously unique culinary creations and artistic experiences alike.
- Don't fear failure in your creative endeavors; every experiment brings you closer to discovering what truly works for you!
- Visualizing your creative projects can help you map out your ideas even before you start gathering materials.
- Remember, art should be fun! Embrace the ridiculousness and enjoy the process of creation without taking it all too seriously.
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