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Sustainably Creative by Michael Nobbs

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Resting, recuperating (and watching some tennis)


Resting, recuperating (and watching some tennis)" title="Resting, recuperating (and watching some tennis)

Thank you to everyone who sent me good wishes after my last blog post. My energy is slowly returning. I helped it along by taking a day-away yesterday in Cardiff…

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Rediscovering a sense of wonder


Rediscovering a sense of wonder

I’ve been feeling a little sorry for myself recently.

I had a coldy/fluey thing a few weeks ago, that passed quickly enough, but left me tried and listless. I’m still waiting for more normal level of energy (normal for me!) to return.

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Why it’s best to be a “One-Thing-at-a-Time Artist” if you want to get stuff done


The iPad, only does one thing at a time (and this drawn one doesn't even do that)

I’m sitting my my studio at the moment not working and constantly checking online to see if the new iPhone software is available to download on iTunes.

I’ve been excited about the new software for one main reason, it’s going to bring “multi-tasking” to the iPhone.

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Being inspired by Chris Guillebeau


Chris Guillebeau by Stephanie Zito

I first came across Chris Guillebeau a little more than a year ago when he asked me to be involved with his project, The Unconventional Guide to Art and Money. I was immediately impressed with his clear ambition and outlook, his wish to inform and entertain, to spread the word about his ideas and to construct the the life he wanted to live in the process.

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New blog series starting Friday: Getting Your Important Work Done (and a big thank-you)


I want to say a big thank you to everyone who joined in on Twitter to spread the word about the ebook launch of The Beany #4. I was very touched by everyone’s kindness. The ebook is now available for immediate delivery by email (I just love how the internet shrinks the world letting us more »

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  • Michael Nobbs

    I'm Michael Nobbs, an artist, blogger and tea drinker (not necessarily in that order).

    I'd like to show you that it is possible to stay creative even when energy is in short supply, and how working on small creative acts on a regular basis can build over time into a substantial body of work (and even a creative career).

    I've written a book called Sustainable Creativity. You're welcome to pay whatever you would like for it.

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