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The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 8: A story about a nettle sting while reaching for a bag of dog shit, and why it links to Marcus AureliusA moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I reflect on a nettle sting sustained by reaching for a bag of dog shit, and why it links to Marcus Aurelius.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
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2025-09-0813 min
The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 8: Is the word ’creativity’ a part of the problem?A moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I interrogate the word creativity to see if it's doing my ambitions to see it better understood more harm than good.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books, a...
2025-07-0709 min
The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 7: The missing piece of a dream job!A moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I share my Eureka! moment as I recognised a big lacking part of my dream job puzzle, and ask you to assess yours.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including...
2025-06-1914 min
The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 6: Cowboys and Illustrators? And some thoughts on the productivity trapA moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I explore shared themes between the Yellowstone cowboys and illustrators and challenge the productivity trap.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https...
2025-06-0213 min
The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 5: What Timothy Goodman said to me about the emotion in his artA moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I reflect on something Timothy Goodman said to me in Mexico about emotion in our art and the trappings of disciplines.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books, a...
2025-05-1910 min
The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 4: Natalie’s garden and the importance of environment and cathartic creativityA moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, join me as I listen into the soothing environment that is my neighbour's garden, and consider the importance of catharsis and our environments for creativity.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books...
2025-05-1212 min
The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 3: Thoughts on fear and unpredictability in creative work, and what can helpA moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, thoughts on what's changed after two tough freelancing years and a slightly better start to this year. Talking creative self-efficacy, unpredictability, joy in the unknown, and the need to be out having conversations around passions, attuned with our environment.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition...
2025-05-0112 min
The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 2: Creative self efficacy and personal enrichmentA moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, creative self-efficacy and enrichment for sustainable creativity.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books, a reading list, and 300+ podcasts at https://thecreativecondition.com
Help the Ukrainian Institute's brave creative community...
2025-04-2810 min
The Creative Condition podcastBrew Brain Dump 1: Is the Steven Bartlett Deepfake the beginning of the end of the internet? Tala Schlossberg’s rest, Wilding and the local councilA moment with The Creative Condition founder Ben Tallon as he shares creativity-led thoughts, insights, lessons, feelings, and observations for the duration of one brew (hot beverage).
Today, deepfake Steveb Bartlett and the beginning of the end of the internet, Tala Rae Schlossberg, local wilding, council emails, and getting back to tribal enrichment.
As ever supported by Illustration X https://illustrationx.com
Work with me through the 'PIT STOP' one-stop creativity foundational coaching session or my 'The Creative Condition' workshop now at https://thecreativecondition.com/coach
Access creativity resources including books...
2025-04-2516 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 253: Disney’s ex Head of Innovation and Creativity Duncan WardleFor over 25 years, Duncan Wardle drove creativity and innovation at Disney. He sent Buzz Lightyear into space with NASA, almost had Roger Rabbit eliminated by agents after Princess Diana was put in danger, and oversaw a U.S. President-sanctioned parade for a special turkey at Disneyland.
But more importantly, he's sharing the inner workings of his creative thinking in a superb new cookbook-style recipe format book, The Imagination Emporium.
He joins me to cut through a monstrous amount of topics around AI, imagination, how to break through the misperception that only some people are creative...
2024-12-041h 07
The Creative Condition podcastEp 252: The Dark Night Survival KitThe dark nights are here. It takes more work for those of us on the wintry side of the globe to manage our thoughts and not fall victim to the harsher conditions. Pulled from the 'Anatomy of Creativity' coaching framework and my experiences/the wisdom of others, here are 8 suggestions to help you maintain optimal creativity and good mental health while we're under Gotham skies.
Supported as ever by founding sponsor Illustration X: https://illustrationx.com
The list:
1. Get offline
2. Get out more
3. Read Not the End of the World by H...
2024-11-2751 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 251: Synoptic Office, the New York-based design agency bringing art and culture to more people through techSynoptic Office is an award-winning design agency founded by Caspar Lam and YuJune Park. They work globally with leading cultural, civic, and business organizations to communicate ideas, build experiences, and cultivate new audiences.
We talk about their work across design and education, and their brilliant projects digging into cultural institution archives to bring art to more people via technology.
Caspar and Yujune also share the history of the agency.
https://www.synopticoffice.com/
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2024-11-201h 13
The Creative Condition podcastThe Creativity Diary: Entry 1The first of an ongoing series of thoughts, ideas, suggestions, and tips around creativity and its inner workings.
Biophilia, eco-anxiety, the unconscious mind, less-screen time, Yorkshire Sculpture Park, the imagination in children and adults, 24/7 news cycles and elections, and more are covered.
Music by Dirty Freud
Supported by https://illustrationx.com
https://ui.org.ua to help the Ukrainian Insititute
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2024-11-1334 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 250: UK grey! Talking to applied colour psychology expert Justine Fox about colour in the urban environment and its impact on mental healthWe're heading into dark nights season. These panic-fuelled days can be tough. Here in the UK I often lament the dreary, soggy, TO-LET addled high streets and the way they assail already tested moods. So I picked up the colour psychologist bat phone and called Justine Fox.
Justine is an expert in applied colour psychology and we're getting into the opportunity to do more with our urban environments, to promote more consideration for the impact of colour, and what needs to happen to shift perception away from luxury and folly to a key player in the visual...
2024-11-061h 15
The Creative Condition podcastEp 249: Why watching The Walking Dead gives me comfort and what it tells us about creativityLights off, blankets on, The Walking Dead on, forget about the world's insanity for one hour. Many of us can relate to that feeling, but what are the deeper themes?
I drill down into the sense of comfort I get when I watch survival horror, or played those old Resident Evil games. It's not that I want everything to collapse, but could there be a better balance? What is 'evolutionary mismatch' and what can we learn from this comforting feeling about the foundations of our creativity?
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2024-10-3056 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 248: The personal brand. Standing out by being yourself to the extreme.I don't care what you do. I care who you are. What moves you, what excites you, what you're bad at, what you find funny, what trauma you've suffered. That's your brand. Not your logo, or website, or profession. These things matter, but without knowing yourself and projecting it in everything you do, they are irrelevant.
Today I'm discussing a recent loss of confidence, how it was remedied, and what I learned about the personal brand I always trusted and made a creative industry career possible.
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2024-10-2348 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 247: Drawing, neuroscience and big stories with Natalka Design’s Natalia TalkowskaNatalia Talkowska is a Polish-born, award-winning CEO and Founder of the pioneering neuroscience-led strategic storytelling agency Natalka Design. Founded in 2012, Natalia and her team redefine how businesses communicate, using neuroscience-led visual storytelling for instant ideation and problem-solving to create strategic creative that really resonates with people. Working with renowned brands, including Google, Disney and The British Royal Family and leading agencies and consultancies, including PWC, Ernst and Young, Omnicom and Havas.
We get into the perception of drawing, Natalia's interesting path into the creative industry, and her love of storytelling and its science.
Please take a...
2024-10-161h 19
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: The New Yorker staff writer Kyle ChaykaTakeaway learnings from:
The New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness.
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2024-10-1010 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 246: The New Yorker staff writer and author of ’Filterworld’ Kyle Chayka on the death of creativity by algorithmThe New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness.
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To see the information on the group and individual coaching opportunities, head here!
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Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a...
2024-10-091h 20
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS: Episode 246 with The New Yorker staff writer Kyla ChaykaThe full length episode is also available now!
The New Yorker staff writer and author of Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture Kyla Chayka details the trajectory of the internet from human-curated and cultivated passions to algorithmic conformity and sameness.
Please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to the show! And please, TELL A FRIEND ABOUT THE SHOW!
To see the information on the group and individual coaching opportunities, head here!
https://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The Creative Condition book and the brand new 'Anatomy of Creativity' map.
...
2024-10-0941 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 245: Creating your vision. How visualising your creative utopia can create forward motion and flowCreating a vision on paper helped me to make sense of a very scattered brain and regain some momentarily displaced passions, so I wanted to share the exercise with you.
I was shocked at how many needs, hopes, and fears I brought to the surface during this exercise from The Creative Condition coaching program.
Why have a vision? How fantastic can it be? And what about real-world constraints?
I'd love to see yours, so share at hello@bentallon.com or on Linkedin or Instagram and we can discuss it!
Please take...
2024-10-0236 min
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Mentor and artist Joanna HenlyHere are the key takeaway learnings about creativity from:
After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required.
We get into sensitivity, the importance of 'white space' to think, process, and develop relationships with all things key to optimal creativity.
Joanna moved from London to Lisbon to find more of that white space and time...
2024-09-2613 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art(The full-length edition of this show is also out now)
After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required.
We get into sensitivity, the importance of 'white space' to think, process, and develop relationships with all things key to optimal creativity.
Joanna moved from London to Lisbon to find more of that white space and...
2024-09-2539 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 244: Joanna Henly on change, understanding the self to help others, and balancing mentoring with her art(The highlights edition of this episode is also out now)
After many years working as a full-time illustrator as Miss Led, Joanna Henly has grown. Returning to the show for the 3rd time, Joanna reflects on her 5 years helping others as a mentor, balancing it with her art practice, and the personal understanding and acceptance it's required.
We get into sensitivity, the importance of 'white space' to think, process, and develop relationships with all things key to optimal creativity.
Joanna moved from London to Lisbon to find more of that white space and...
2024-09-251h 32
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Professor Carlos MorenoThe full-length and highlights editions of episode 243 are also out now!
What we learned about creativity from:
Professor Carlos Moreno, a specialist in the intelligent control of complex systems joins me to discuss the urgency to rethink the design of urban infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis among other collective problems.
Author and pioneer of The 15-minute City, Carlos is a huge proponent of humancentric design, putting communities, creativity, and collective voices over capitalism-led planning.
He explains his vision, why we have become so disconnected, and disaffected, and the...
2024-09-1914 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 243: Designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos MorenoThe highlights episode is also out now!
Professor Carlos Moreno, a specialist in the intelligent control of complex systems joins me to discuss the urgency to rethink the design of urban infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis among other collective problems.
Author and pioneer of The 15-minute City, Carlos is a huge proponent of humancentric design, putting communities, creativity, and collective voices over capitalism-led planning.
He explains his vision, why we have become so disconnected, and disaffected, and the role of the automotive industry in breaking up neighbourhoods, leading to marginalisation...
2024-09-181h 30
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of: designing creative, community & human first cities with Professor Carlos MorenoThe full-length episode is also out now!
Professor Carlos Moreno, a specialist in the intelligent control of complex systems joins me to discuss the urgency to rethink the design of urban infrastructure in the face of the climate crisis among other collective problems.
Author and pioneer of The 15-minute City, Carlos is a huge proponent of humancentric design, putting communities, creativity, and collective voices over capitalism-led planning.
He explains his vision, why we have become so disconnected, and disaffected, and the role of the automotive industry in breaking up neighbourhoods, leading to marginalisation...
2024-09-1844 min
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Incoming TBWA Global CEO Erin RileyYou can listen to both the highlights and full-length episode with Erin now!
There's a lot of fear out there. Pitching. Testing. Neurotesting. Data power. Nobody wants to fail and so nobody succeeds in the way those big, juicy, swaggering advertising campaigns can when the right balance of idea, risk, and attention to detail is struck.
Erin Riley is moving up from U.S. CEO of TBWA/Chiat/Day, one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, to Global CEO of TBWA and we sit down right after the news to discuss why she wants to...
2024-09-1211 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 242: TBWA incoming Global CEO Erin Riley is Fighting for Creativity!There's a lot of fear out there. Pitching. Testing. Neurotesting. Data power. Nobody wants to fail and so nobody succeeds in the way those big, juicy, swaggering advertising campaigns can when the right balance of idea, risk, and attention to detail is struck.
Erin Riley is moving up from U.S. CEO of TBWA/Chiat/Day, one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, to Global CEO of TBWA and we sit down right after the news to discuss why she wants to fight for creativity, to break through the algorithmic flattening of culture, and cultivate working environments...
2024-09-111h 20
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of episode 242 with TBWA Incoming global CEO Erin RileyThe full length version of this episode is also out now!
There's a lot of fear out there. Pitching. Testing. Neurotesting. Data power. Nobody wants to fail and so nobody succeeds in the way those big, juicy, swaggering advertising campaigns can when the right balance of idea, risk, and attention to detail is struck.
Erin Riley is moving up from U.S. CEO of TBWA/Chiat/Day, one of the world's biggest advertising agencies, to Global CEO of TBWA and we sit down right after the news to discuss why she wants to fight for...
2024-09-1136 min
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: multidisciplinary artist Sara PrinslooWhat we learned about creativity from multidisciplinary artist Sara Prinsloo!
You can listen to the highlights and the full-length episode now.
Sara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.
From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride in who you are and your people is a golden source of inspiration.
Sara also balances...
2024-09-0514 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 241: Roots, personality, and telling an authentic story with multidisciplinary artist Sara PrinslooSara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.
From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride in who you are and your people is a golden source of inspiration.
Sara also balances full-time work in teaching, as a technician, and conducts workshops to help young people by helping them connect to their creativity.
https://www...
2024-09-041h 09
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of episode 241: Sara Prinsloo on roots, personality, and telling an authentic storyThe full-length version of episode 241 is also available now.
Sara Prinsloo tells stories across many different mediums. She's an artist who draws upon her working-class roots and personality and is not afraid to use her flaws to blistering creative effect.
From 'trashy Barbie' installations to sculpture and drawing, we discuss the links between her personality and this spectrum of work, and why pride in who you are and your people is a golden source of inspiration.
Sara also balances full-time work in teaching, as a technician, and conducts workshops to help young people...
2024-09-0435 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 240 part 2: Dirty EnergyIn the last episode, 'The Power of Naughty', I explored the benefits of chaos energy well channeled. But what do we do with the little f**kers? In this episode, I read the 'Dirty Energy' chapter of The Creative Condition book, in which several teachers, community workers, and professionals share thoughts on how we provide better tools for embattled young people to express themselves, and tap into a unique form of creativity.
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Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration...
2024-08-2936 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 240 part 1: The Power of NaughtyFollowing on from the brilliant historian Professor Carl Chinn, I wanted to paint a layered picture of what it means to be working class, and the challenges we face in the arts in 2024. It is not a new phenomenon, but it is a problem that has been exacerbated over the 14 years from 2010-2024 under a Conservative government that preferred to heighten police powers and cut away arts and youth funding during a mental health crisis.
As we move toward a glimmer of hope with a new Labour government, I read the 'Power of Naughty' chapter from The...
2024-08-2849 min
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE)You can also enjoy the full-length and highlights episode now.
Here's what we learned from Professor Carl Chinn discussing the working class and the arts in the 21st century.
History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.
Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian...
2024-08-2214 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of ’Being working class!’ Historian Professor Carl Chinn (MBE) on the class ceiling in the arts and societyYou can also enjoy the full-length episode now.
History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.
Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour of...
2024-08-2139 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 239: Being working class! Historian professor Carl Chinn on the class ceiling in the arts and societyYou can also enjoy the shorter highlights episode now.
History has rarely been kind to the working class. Nor has the arts. Too often, those of us who make it into the creative industry and sustain careers do so despite our background and the class ceiling, not because of it.
Professor Carl Chinn grew up in working-class Birmingham, surrounded by family, hearing stories that would prove his inspiration to become a successful historian. His work covers the history of Birmingham, the original peaky blinder gangs, and the urban working class and he earned the honour...
2024-08-211h 22
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Ragged Edge founder Max OttignonHere are the takeaway creativity tips from London branding agency Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live in conversation at D&AD New Blood Festival. Both the highlights and the full episode with Max are available now!
Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.
With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we...
2024-08-1512 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD New Blood FestivalYou can also hear the full-length episode 238 now!
Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.
With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge difference.
This chat between Ben Tallon and Max took place live at D&AD...
2024-08-1436 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 238: The creative opportunity in the age of convergence! Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon live at D&AD FestivalThe highlights of episode 238 are also available for those with less time!
Ragged Edge founder Max Ottignon voices his concern over the trappings of algorithms, and the flattening of creativity and culture as we chase engagement and online attention. But he also highlights the huge opportunity to stand out in the sea of same with brave acts of creativity.
With soul, personality, love of craft, and putting ideas above aesthetics we designers, illustrators, artists, and others leading with creativity can make a huge difference.
This chat between Ben Tallon and Max took place...
2024-08-141h 17
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin AliHere are this week's takeaway learnings about creativity from chemical engineer and author of Power Up! Yasmin Ali.
The full-length edit and highlights edition of this show are also out now!
From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.
Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in...
2024-08-0813 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of episode 237 with Power Up! author and chemical engineer in renewable energy Yasmin AliThe full-length edit of this show is also out now!
From the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.
Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.
She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly innovation...
2024-08-0740 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 237: Power Up! Innovation, imagination and ideas in renewable energy with chemical engineer Yasmin AliFrom the moment our eyes open we rely on energy. The breakfast we eat, the clothes we dress in, and the machines that connect us all need incredibly complex global systems to function efficiently.
Chemical engineer Yasmin Ali works in the heart of those systems. She now works in the renewable energy sector, and her recent book, Power Up: An Engineer's Adventures in Sustainable Energy is a mind-blowing overview of how it all works.
She joins us to discuss creativity's role, particularly innovation and ideas in energy advances. Yasmin shares many superb stories from her...
2024-08-071h 15
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Stephen BlissHere are five things we learned about creativity from Stephen Bliss.
Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.
We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)
Since then, Stephen has been busy bringing his new world 'Fear City' to life, first through...
2024-08-0117 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 236: Stephen Bliss has a dark new bunny. From Rockstar and GTA art to ’Thumper’ comic via ’Fear City’Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.
We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)
Since then, Stephen has been busy bringing his new world 'Fear City' to life, first through NFT releases, and now via 'Thumper', a comic led by a rather macabre...
2024-07-311h 00
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of episode 236 with former Rockstar Game lead artist Stephen BlissThe full-length episode is out now!
Stephen Bliss returns to discuss his creativity and his artistic endeavours since moving on from his iconic role as lead artist at Rockstar Games, including Fear City, and 'Thumper' his new comic by Scout Comics.
We first talked a few years ago when Stephen was in the midst of his superb 'I, Frankenstein' series of artworks. (https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/ep-70-stephen-bliss-on-his-iconic-grand-theft-auto/id1038442077?i=1000385250009)
Since then, Stephen has been busy bringing his new world 'Fear City' to life, first through NFT releases, and now via...
2024-07-3132 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of former Rockstar Games Senior Artist Stephen Bliss in Brooklyn(The full-length chat can be heard on episode 70 of 'The Creative Condition'.)
Illustrator and artist Stephen Bliss moved to America to take on a job with Rockstar Games. Nobody could have envisioned the explosion of controversy that was the Grand Theft Auto video game series.
I met Stephen in Brooklyn to talk about his journey pre-Rockstar, how it felt to be the man behind the cult video game artwork, and his fascinating new direction since leaving the company.
New York City and its wealth of ripped subway posters have provided the basis for his...
2024-07-3033 min
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Judoka Alex PaskeWhat we learned from Alex Paske, who is a judoka.
The full and highlights episodes are out now!
Alex fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash.
We sit down to discuss how 10,000 hours of the craft must be put in to stand a chance of entering the optimal performance zone and finding the flow r...
2024-07-2510 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of The creativity of Olympic gold with former rugby 7s Fiji and England coach Ben RyanThe full conversation can be heard on episode 152 of 'The Creative Condition' podcast.
When Ben Ryan, one of the most innovative coaches in world sport left his position as England rugby 7s coach, he was all set to take a comfortable role at a sports consultancy company.
Then he saw a tweet advertising a vacancy for the national Fiji rugby 7s job. With twenty minutes to accept or decline the role, he listened to his raging instincts and set out on one of the all-time great sporting stories, taking them, through countless challenges, to an...
2024-07-2546 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 235: Flow states in fight sports, adaptive creativity, and mastering our art with judoka Alex PaskeAlex Paske is a judoka. He fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash.
We sit down to discuss how 10,000 hours of the craft must be put in to stand a chance of entering the optimal performance zone and finding the flow required to succeed. Alex explores how creativity, innovation, and adaptation are key, and why there are many...
2024-07-241h 10
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of episode 235, flow states in fight sports and adaptive creativity with judoka Alex PaskeThe full episode is also out now if you have more time to indulge!
Alex Paske is a judoka. He fights at the highest level against people who might want to hurt him. He must respond in real-time, seeking the flow state and forward motion. If he listens to the voices in his head, positive or negative, it could be over for him in a flash.
We sit down to discuss how 10,000 hours of the craft must be put in to stand a chance of entering the optimal performance zone and finding the flow required...
2024-07-2434 min
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Digital and social media trainer Andrew Miles DavisWhat we learned about creativity from episode 234 with digital and social media trainer Andrew Miles Davis. The full and highlights episodes are out now!
Andrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt.
But he's not extinct, far from it. He's an expert and trains the world's leading businesses to stay current in an ever-changing arena.
Now he joins a floundering illustrator and author to paint us a...
2024-07-1808 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 234: Social media, digital marketing, AI, authenticity and algorithms with trainer Andrew Miles DavisAndrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt.
But he's not extinct, far from it. He's an expert and trains the world's leading businesses to stay current in an ever-changing arena.
Now he joins a floundering illustrator and author to paint us a picture of the current digital and social media landscape so we can make better decisions to enable our creativity in the places we'd most love to...
2024-07-171h 10
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of Episode 234, digital and social media marketing with Andrew Miles DavisThe full-length version of episode 234 is available now for those with more time to listen!
Andrew Miles Davis is a digital dinosaur - he was here, learning, seeing, and mastering the social media game before most of us had even heard the cough and screech of a dial-up connection attempt.
But he's not extinct, far from it. He's an expert and trains the world's leading businesses to stay current in an ever-changing arena.
Now he joins a floundering illustrator and author to paint us a picture of the current digital and social media...
2024-07-1734 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of episode 75 with Sir John Hegarty. The power of creativity in the digital ageA highlights edition of episode 75 of The Creative Condition (Arrest All Mimics at the time).
Sir John Hegarty, one of the most imaginative, innovative minds the creative industry has ever welcomed, provides advice and insights into the power of creativity that have grown more relevant since we recorded this conversation.
Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024
Sir John's new course: https://www.businessofcreativity.com/
and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org...
2024-07-1134 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 233: A very human creative project and why it balanced my AI terrorHow a sequence of unforeseen events including an illustration commission for The Guardian newspaper, an AI and creativity discussion panel, and a live podcast at D&AD New Blood Festival came together to renew much of my confidence in human creativity despite the rise of the machine.
Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024
and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/article/2024/jul/03/zadie-smith-on-hope-trepidation-and-rebirth-after-14-years-of-the-tories
Hosted...
2024-07-1035 min
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: Brandon Consultants’ founder Richard TaylorWhat we learned about creativity from Brandon Consultants’ founder Richard Taylor:
Roots grow deep. Origin stories matter.
You don’t have to reinvent the wheel to innovate
Considered candour saves everyone time and frees up creativity
Helping the human in front of you sets the foundations for great work
If someone works hard and is good at what they do, get out of the way
The full episode 232 in long and highlights form is out now!
R...
2024-07-0407 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of episode 232 with Brandon founder Richard Taylor on commercial creativity learningsThe full length episode is also available now!
Richard Taylor has spent over 30 years in the design industry, working across branding, visual identity, packaging, and much more. For the past 12 or so years, he'd headed Brandon:
"In a chaotic world, great brands can be ignored. We’re here to help.
We switch brands on by understanding how they connect with people. Some call it research; we call it rigorous naivety. Exploring without arrogance or assumption to build a genuine picture of the real world.
So we can unearth insights that help aw...
2024-07-0341 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 232: Commercial Creativity learnings with Brandon Consultants founder Richard TaylorThe highlights episode is also available now!
Richard Taylor has spent over 30 years in the design industry, working across branding, visual identity, packaging, and much more. For the past 12 or so years, he'd headed Brandon:
"In a chaotic world, great brands can be ignored. We’re here to help.
We switch brands on by understanding how they connect with people. Some call it research; we call it rigorous naivety. Exploring without arrogance or assumption to build a genuine picture of the real world.
So we can unearth insights that help awaken br...
2024-07-031h 19
The Creative Condition podcastWhat we learned about creativity from: UNICEF’s Elinor SamuelssonWhat we learned about creativity from UNICEF's Office of Innovation's Elinor Samuelsson.
Nature’s systems run through everything – adopt them!
Boredom is an abundant source of creativity, imagination, and understanding ourselves
Studying and observing our feelings enables us to own them for a happier life
Enabling true creativity requires great organisation and preparation
Language can cast spells!
AI is still evil, but there are beautiful uses of it
Elinor Samuelsson lets us insi...
2024-06-2707 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 231: UNICEF Office of Innovation’s Elinor Samuelsson on the role of creativity, imagination, strategy, empathy, and design in helping the world’s m...(The highlights of this episode are also out now, for those with less time or patience to listen to my waffling!)
Elinor Samuelsson lets us inside the work of UNICEF's Office of Innovation, which uses imagination, innovation, invention, and play to create across complex global systems.
Language barriers, cultural differences, lack of technology, missing ambition, and access to vital services are just a few of the challenges that form puzzle-like project briefs for Elinor and her team when they seek to establish the children most in need of support. Creativity, design, and innovative systems can...
2024-06-261h 26
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of UNICEF Office of Innovation’s Elinor SamuelssonThis is the crunched edition of episode 231 for those with less time or patience for my prattling! The full-length episode is also out now.
Elinor Samuelsson lets us inside the work of UNICEF's Office of Innovation, which uses imagination, innovation, invention, and play to create across complex global systems.
Language barriers, cultural differences, lack of technology, missing ambition, and access to vital services are just a few of the challenges that form puzzle-like project briefs for Elinor and her team when they seek to establish the children most in need of support. Creativity, design, and...
2024-06-2641 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 230: Invisible Hands - trusting instinct and flow when logic says no'Invisible Hands' was a term American writer and professor Joseph Campbell used to describe the sense of flow in the right direction when creating purely, when following our bliss.
I've become fascinated by it, and explore the idea in this episode.
Logic is often king in our frightened brains, but when we commit to what instinct and the wellspring of our being suggest is right for us, and create accordingly, it's amazing how doors open, and people who can help us emerge in our lives.
Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who...
2024-06-1927 min
The Creative Condition podcastAI TERMS EMERGENCYSeemingly overnight, Meta, Adobe, and Squarespace, among others, have issued robust terms to users that would see creative industry professionals surrender their work to train Artificial Intelligence models.
This is a ramble from a confused illustrator who would rather not hit the big red button on Instagram, and would rather not have to quit Photoshop for the last time. But what does it mean to accept such an invasion of privacy, and how do we all feel?
It's a worrying precedent and a corporate play that suggests the tightening of the net in late-stage capitalism.
2024-06-1844 min
The Creative Condition podcastHIGHLIGHTS of episode 229 with BBC football commentator Alistair Bruce-BallThis week's episode HIGHLIGHTS for those who can't spare the time for the long-form FULL episode. Enjoy!
Radio remains a timeless and unique medium in the age of abundant TV and film streaming services. There's an intimacy and a human quality that has seen it endure despite countless technological advances, and it invites the imagination of the listeners in a way no TV broadcast ever could.
Football commentary represents arguably the most passionate form of commentary, but what of the creativity of the people whose trained voices take us as close to the action as...
2024-06-1428 min
The Creative Condition podcast5 things we learned about creativity from: BBC 5 Live football commentator Alistair Bruce-BallThe first in a new series of takeaway episodes in which I distill 5 key takeaway tips about creativity from this week's guest conversation.
The full conversation is available now on episode 229, and you can see the video version of this podcast on The Creative Condition Youtube channel.
Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk/news/5992/trendx_-_april_2024
and the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.ua
Alistair will be covering Euro 2024 on the BBC: https://www...
2024-06-1408 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 229: Football commentator Alistair Bruce-Ball on sports broadcasting, responsive creativity, adapting in the moment, and owning your personalityRadio remains a timeless and unique medium in the age of abundant TV and film streaming services. There's an intimacy and a human quality that has seen it endure despite countless technological advances, and it invites the imagination of the listeners in a way no TV broadcast ever could.
Football commentary represents arguably the most passionate form of commentary, but what of the creativity of the people whose trained voices take us as close to the action as possible without stepping foot in stadiums? How does it work, how do we get into such a career, and...
2024-06-121h 09
The Creative Condition podcastEp 228: The problem with perfectionism in a creative environment with University of Chicago professor & author of ’Flawed’ Greg ChassonPerfectionism can be extremely damaging to creativity. We live in the age of data, in which the bottom line creates a culture of fear. Here uncertainty is the enemy, and algorithmic creativity is causing a dramatic level rise in the sea of same.
In the creative industry, this could be a death sentence, so I spoke to Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neuroscience, and author of 'Flawed' Greg Chasson at length about the neuroscience and effects of perfectionism.
As a man with a career built on imperfection, it was a joy to hear it...
2024-06-051h 08
The Creative Condition podcastEp 227: DRAMA! A conversation with drama teacher Abby Lucas about the untapped mental health & education fuelAbby Lucas teaches drama and English at secondary/high school level in the midst of a growing mental health crisis.
She sees the the positive impact it has on young people, their wellbeing, their communication skills, their learning, and their ability to take control of their lives.
But she is only able to teach it within the curriculum for one hour each week.
We discuss the tragic educational and wellbeing omission that is drama, the benefits of expanding its presence in the curriculum, and our frustrations in depth.
Sponsored as ever...
2024-05-291h 44
The Creative Condition podcastEp 226: Shoplifting Ian Wright. What my Woolworth’s ban taught me about creativityIt took me a long time to acknowledge the shame of being caught shoplifting. At age 13, I stole an Ian Wright football figurine and got caught, earning me a UK-wide ban from Woolworth's department store.
It took years to own this one, but when I did, I saw so many lessons in the importance of the shadow self, what such missteps can teach us about our personality, and its value in our creativity.
Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.com who have a superb new quarterly illustration trends report here: https://www.illustrationx.com/uk...
2024-05-2225 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 225: Collaborate. Don’t gatekeep. Abi Everett (Evergooood) & Steph Martin (Stuff) on collaborationMultidisciplinary artist and designers Abi Everett (Evergooood) and Steph Martin (Stuff) are close friends and regular collaborators. They join me in conversation about the dangers of (conscious or unconscious) gatekeeping, which underpins 'More Than One Seat', their new project created to encourage collaboration, and not the kind of gatekeeping Steph became aware of while working in the advertising industry.
This a great example of the joys of being a champion for another, in encouraging growth, and collaborative play, which leads to great ideas and optimal creativity.
You can find out more about 'More Than One...
2024-05-151h 14
The Creative Condition podcastEp 224: RISK! And why it’s critical for creative growth and big ideasI had to explain to my kids why manageable jeopardy is good for them on this morning's nursery run. This tested my understanding and articulation of it. Then I get home and YouTube's algorithm tosses me Jimmy Carr telling Steven Bartlett why risk and living life without too much fear is crucial for young people and their mental health.It all set in motion a train of thought about jeopardy's role in optimal creativity... join me and climb aboard.Sponsored as ever by https://illustrationx.comand the Ukrainian Institute https://ui.org.uahttps://bentallon.comhttps://bentallonwriter.com/shop for The...
2024-05-081h 01
The Creative Condition podcastEp 213: Gush Mundae, Bulletproof agency founder on violence, adversity, hustling and heartGush Mundae moved to a racially divided UK from Delhi, India and experienced more than his fair share of discrimination and abuse. Through hip hop and street art culture, he found belonging, and would later use £2k of his savings to start Bulletproof, a creative agency that is 25 years old, and now spans 8 countries.We get into Gush's response to the challenges he and his family faced in those early years, the power of art, the values he continues to run Bulletproof on today, and his desire to contribute to positive changes in education.The show is supported by founding s...
2024-02-281h 15
The Creative Condition podcastCreative stories #4: The Hockney Soldier. How art and design books tell our story'The Hockney Soldier' is a short story pondering how art and design books are symbolic in bringing us closer to the horrors of war, that can feel removed from our reality. But also, the way creativity bonds us.Supported by Illustration X: https://illustrationx.comand the Ukrainian Institute. Connect with and champion Ukrainian art and culture now at: https://ui.org.ua/Written, presented, and produced by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.com and https://bentallonwriter.comMusic by Dirty Freud: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2c5NcXidirDDqL3sc3vW8S
2024-02-2128 min
The Creative Condition podcastCreative Stories #3: Simon Schrödinger. A cat story for overthinkers.Simon is missing. The posters are up, and it sets in motion a bout of gross overthinking. A hypothetical thought experiment for the fellow sensitive people.Supported by founding sponsor https://illustrationx.comMusic by Dirty Freud https://open.spotify.com/artist/2c5NcXidirDDqL3sc3vW8SPresented and written by Ben Tallon https://bentallon.comhttps://bentallonwriter.com
2024-02-0717 min
The Creative Condition podcastQuestion 1: When starting again, how valid is a portfolio full of personal work?The first in a series of audience question-focused episodes of the podcast. This one is from designer Steve Cardwell, wondering about the validity of a portfolio comprised of personal work when starting afresh, or changing direction in an arts career.Any further responses to the question, questions for future episodes, or opinions on the question-based format are most welcome!Supported by Illustration X, who represent the best of global illustrators and animators at https://illustrationx.comHosted by Ben Tallon, https://bentallon.comThe Creative Condition book will be out in March 2024https://defaultica.com/
2023-12-201h 13
The Creative Condition podcastEp 206: Murugiah, interdimensional artist *not* talking h0rseshit about ever-evolving creativityIn 2018 I met Murugiah for episode 102 of The Creative Condition Podcast. He had results, and he was freelancing successfully as an illustrator and artist, but there was a fragility about him. The earliest seeds of his current, flourishing art style were starting to flower, but they were mere dots in the soil.In 2020, on 'Cabin Cast 5', bright green buds had emerged, and spots of colour were trying to push out.Now as we stare down both barrels of 2024, he returns and things are in full bloom. And yet, he says he's been talking utter h0rseshit this entire time...
2023-12-131h 24
The Creative Condition podcastWill I Ever Feel Comfortable Pricing My Creativity? Design Week x Ben Tallon columnColumn 7 in the ongoing series of articles written by The Creative Condition host and illustrator Ben Tallon.Exploring the nature and behaviour of creativity, the latest looks at vulnerability and it's potential value in sending the right message to potential clients.You can read any of the previous columns at designweek.co.ukThe Creative Condition is sponsored by Illustration X. You can see their global roster of artists, illustrators, and animators at illustrationx.combentallon.combentallonwriter.com
2023-11-0908 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 202: Nutrition, whole body mental health & creativity with psychologist Kimberley WilsonWe all know - on some level at least - the importance of good nutrition for good health. But how many of us equate it to effective creativity? It took me the longest time to start eating, every day, to fuel a firing brain, and positive mood, to give myself the best chance of hitting my optimal performance zone.It's been a revelation, and that was in part to do with Kimberley Wilson. Kimberley is a psychologist specialising in nutrition, who educates about 'whole body mental health.'Kimberley's life-altering book, 'Unprocessed: How the Food We Eat is Fuelling the Mental...
2023-11-071h 08
The Creative Condition podcastThe Creative Condition Book: Chapter 1 ReadingAs The Creative Condition Book Kickstarter launches, here is an exclusive 1st chapter of the book, 'What is Creativity.'You can support the campaign by getting your copy ahead of the March 2024 release and bringing the idea to life. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/creativecondition/the-creative-condition-bookSupported by the brilliant Illustration X, founding sponsor of The Creative Condition podcast. View their global roster of illustrators and animators at https://illustrationx.comHosted by Ben Tallon:bentallon.combentallonwriter.com
2023-10-2620 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 200 part 2: Why I’m fighting for creativity & The Creative Condition book Kickstarter!After 2 years of writing, 10 years of study and research, a lifetime of observation and lived experience, and 200 podcast episodes, 'The Creative Condition' book is ready, and I need your help!Creativity has been an infinite joy in my life. It has become my calling. It brings together communities, energises societies, empowers individuals, and has enabled the continued survival of our species. And yet it continues to be lumped in the same basket as artistry and marginalised at every level of education.Here is what creativity means to me, what I'd like to change, why I've chosen to write another book...
2023-10-2440 min
The Creative Condition podcastDesign Week x Ben Tallon article 7: The two types of creativityThe two types of creativity: Are you balancing your intellectual and emotional creativity? It's the key to staying motivated, passionate, and energised. Here's why.Column 7 in the ongoing series of articles written by The Creative Condition host and illustrator Ben Tallon.Exploring the nature and behaviour of creativity, the latest looks at vulnerability and it's potential value in sending the right message to potential clients.You can read any of the previous columns at designweek.co.ukThe Creative Condition is sponsored by Illustration X. You can see their global roster of artists, illustrators, and animators at illustrationx.combentallon.combentallonwriter.com
2023-09-2506 min
The Creative Condition podcastEp 194: The Artist AI Audit: Art automation is here. What does it mean for your practice and career?Automation is here. At first subconsciously, then consciously, I found myself factoring AI into my decision-making - the work I chose to create, the direction I chose to push forward in, and the broader value of each of my skills.As an artist, illustrator, letterer, podcaster, writer, and speaker, each of my disciplines came under the lens of this new technology.Like all tech before it, much good and bad will come of it. So where do we, as independent artists, illustrators, designers, and writers fit into the conversation? I chose to conduct an audit of my practice and share...
2023-06-291h 04