creativity — Blog — Morgan Vena

At no point should we admit to ourselves that we have it all figured out completely. The moment we think we have it all figured out, we become obsolete. Technology and the pace of life moves fast so you have to move with it.

5 Things to do at home to Bust Out of the Creative Block

Ah yes, you're sitting there at your desk, minding your own business when all of a sudden you get smacked in the head by a creative block. Who threw it?? Who knows. But... now it's sitting there staring at you in the face. Great. You can't get motivated to start and it's become impossible to move it aside. Here are a few things to do to throw that block away and really get those creative juices going. (Hint: It starts with doing simple things that have zero to no pressure.)

Your Project is Approved... Now What?

3 Things to Know Before Downloading Procreate

Learning Procreate was a game changer in my design and finding my own personal style. The app has a lot of freedom and flexibility which is perfect for someone like me who just wants to play around and undo her thousands of mistakes whenever she wants. With a lot of freedom though, it can be easy to get overwhelmed with the software and quit. Which, I did at first because I literally had no idea what I wanted to do. So, with that, here are some things to consider before getting into this app.

Top 5 Reasons You Are a Creative Human Being

I just want to tell you 5 quick reasons why you're a creative human being. It's important that you believe in your creativity for your physical and mental health, your outlook on life and your effect on those around you. This is not only in your work life, but also your personal life too! If you have a corner in your mind that allows you to think freely, you're less likely to micromanage, stress and be frustrated in other parts of the day.

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3 Simple Steps to Help You Speak Graphic Designer

Sometimes, talking to a graphic designer about what you are envisioning can be really difficult! They don't know what you want, and it's difficult to put your vision into words. But can I just say, you reading this article means you're probably already a wonderful client because you're being proactive! Anyway, allow me to decipher the Rosetta Stone of that crazy graphic design language.