In this episode of the Origins of Creativity, award-winning children's book author and illustrator Brian Lies shares his journey into the world of writing and illustration, including the influences from his childhood, the importance of curiosity in creativity, and the creative process behind his latest book, Catnap. He highlights the significance of practice, the role of supportive environments, and the transformative nature of creativity in various hobbies. Brian also offers valuable advice for aspiring creatives, encouraging them to overcome doubts and embrace their artistic journeys.
You can find out more about Brian Lies at https://www.brianlies.com/
You can also find him on X at https://x.com/BrianLiesbooks, Bluesky @brianlies.bsky.social, and Threads at https://www.threads.com/@brianlies
Book mentioned in this episode:
Drawing on the Right Side of The Brain by Betty Edwards
Link to Amazon: https://a.co/d/iFMvjpL
Website: www.booklingmedia.com/podcast
Bluesky: @OriginsofCreativityPodcast.com
Hosted by: Becky Gehrisch
Produced by BooklingMedia
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