Being able to pull forth a stroke of genius is more of a learned skill than you might think. This session is from my program, “Breakthrough Artists - Building an Individual Roadmap to Your Best Ideas” where I take participants through four key steps that set you up for your biggest breakthroughs. My approach goes beyond creative exercises alone, addressing all the components that make your mind tick. By the end of the experience you’ll have the tools and the roadmap that fits your mind, your style, and your voice. Priming and conditioning help the mind to pull forth ideas easily, which is precisely the state from which you want to work. As the program introduces new ways to think about how you approach the idea process, this session discuss how we ease the mind to a place where it can develop ideas comfortably.

Life, Unlocked - Maximizing the Path and Potential of the Creative Soul

Breakthrough Artists... Condition For Creativity

Being able to pull forth a stroke of genius is more of a learned skill than you might think. This session is from my program, “Breakthrough Artists - Building an Individual Roadmap to Your Best Ideas” where I take participants through four key steps that set you up for your biggest breakthroughs. My approach goes beyond creative exercises alone, addressing all the components that make your mind tick. By the end of the experience you’ll have the tools and the roadmap that fits your mind, your style, and your voice. When it comes to the creative process, a common question is, “Am I Doing It Right?” In this session I talk through my answer, what else the question implies, and introduce one of my favorite principles of the creative process: getting to throw out all the rules.

Breakthrough Artists... Throw Out The Rules

Being able to pull forth a stroke of genius is more of a learned skill than you might think. This session is from my program, “Breakthrough Artists - Building an Individual Roadmap to Your Best Ideas” where I take participants through four key steps that set you up for your biggest breakthroughs. My approach goes beyond creative exercises alone, addressing all the components that make your mind tick. By the end of the experience you’ll have the tools and the roadmap that fits your mind, your style, and your voice. This session introduces the cornerstone of all my teaching around maximizing the path and potential of the creative soul: the mindset shift toward engaging with possibility.

Breakthrough Artists... Engage With Possibility

Artists and creatives really are a special tribe: we get to work with our inspiration, style, and curiosity and turn it into something the world can enjoy. It doesn't matter what type of creative you are; even when the medium is different, the process of translating ideas into form comes from the same place. There's a sense of euphoria and fulfillment when you're doing work that inspires you. But so few of us get to feel this, especially when we use our gifts in the professional realm. No one can tell you how to make your art—your style is your own. But when you begin to ask yourself the right questions, your work begins to shift. That's when you truly push your creative edge. The best way to reconsider your practice is to see examples of another artist’s journey. Which is why I share the topics, questions, and themes that have helped me evolve my style and voice through 'Life, Unlocked', an ongoing self-documentary of my own studio practice. Broken into short, theme-based narratives in video, audio, or written article, fellow artists and creatives come into my studio for an immersive, gritty, earnest journey toward the heart of their own creative potential. As a multimedia artist, my range offers a unique angle: while I have many years of experience in painting, illustration, and storytelling, I am now beginning to work with music and short film. This brings a perspective rooted in the depth of experience, yet fresh with the excitement of a newbie. The podcast shares the audio version of the ‘Life, Unlocked’. Here I share “Creativity Thought-Starters," key topics to consider in your own practice. I hope these ideas help you drop deeper within your own creative practice. If so, I hope you’ll subscribe. ‘Life, Unlocked’ is an ongoing series that includes videos and articles, so don’t forget to check out the related videos on YouTube and the articles on Medium.com. You can come join the tribe on hillarybassettross.com, and be sure to consider meeting them in person at an upcoming event or workshop.

Life Unlocked - Audio Episode 1 - Project Purpose

Sidestepping Your Ego

Taking A Leap

Being Yourself Vs. Who The Internet Tells You To Be

We all recognize the benefit of being creative, yet so many of us feel burned out, blocked, and stuck. Which is a shame, because developing your creativity brings a sense of joy, fulfillment, and purpose. As a creative director, artist, and human being, I discuss ways to flood your mind with inspiration, spark your creative fire, open up your range, and dismantle nasty habits because you do—indeed—have an inner genius waiting to be unlocked. (We all do). In my experience working with individuals from beginner to professional creatives, most of us are just barely scratching the surface of our creative potential. I hope you’ll give your genius the opportunity to contribute to the world, and that path begins here. I believe that living your unique creative fire is the birthright of all mankind, which is why I developed free programs that help you do just that. Come to hillarybassettross.com to join the tribe and begin your very own life, unlocked.

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