In this episode of the InkSpark podcast, Kati, Tracy, and Stephanie discuss creativity and Stephanie's journey from fashion design to teaching kids craft.

We explore the importance of teaching techniques and how copying other people's creations helps us learn and develop our own style.

We talk about creativity and ADHD, and how our being part of a community helps us both in being creative and managing the "boring" stuff.

Big Ideas:

• Creativity is a process
• Teaching techniques is essential
• ADHD influences creative processes
• Having likeminded creative friends is important for our own creativity

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If you haven't listened to part one of Barb's interview yet, go and listen to it first!

In part 2 of our interview with cartoonist and animal lover Barb Nigg, she shares her journey and talks about the importance of lots of different experiences for storytelling. She talks about the role of writing in cartoons and other creative activities she enjoys. Barb also shares her thoughts on creativity, the importance of rest, and the inspiration she draws from her stinky dogs and horses.

She highlights the need for empathy and how parental expectations can affect children's creativity. We cover a wide range of topics about art, creativity, and teaching. We talk about the importance of keeping it simple in art, the challenges of judging other people's artwork, and the value of communication through creative pursuits. We also shared our experiences with sharing our creative work and just how important a supportive community can be.

Our conversation with Barb explores creativity, how she sparks it, and how she deals with creative challenges. Barb shares insights into her creative process, childhood experiences, and the importance of imagination. We also dive into strategies for overcoming self-doubt and creative blocks, and the need for balance in creativity. As an added bonus, we get to know Barb's farting dogs and clever horses!

Takeaways

• Creativity is a human characteristic
• Creativity requires a balance of input and downtime