Today, we’re diving into the art of tinkering, and trust me, it’s not just for the DIY enthusiasts or that friend who can fix anything with duct tape! We're chatting about how to bring the fun back into our creative lives with insights from Mike Brennan's book, "Make Fun a Habit." I mean, who doesn’t need a little sprinkle of joy while navigating the wild world of creativity? We're sharing stories that’ll make you chuckle, like Mike's childhood escapades with model cars and milk bone sculptures (yes, you heard that right). Plus, we’ll tackle some thought-provoking questions to help you unleash your inner artist, whether it’s watercolor or something a bit more... avant-garde. So grab your favorite snack, kick back, and let’s get ready to make some artistic messes together!

30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you into a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will tackle each day as if it were a week and provide insights on how to use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips.

Questions

1. How can you incorporate some of the Savanah bananas creativity into you own life and work?
2. Who is your audience or fans?
3. What would it look like if you put your fans first?

Action Items

1. Make a costume contest
2. Have a sing along
3. Have a dance party
4. Have a talent show

Tips

1. Be creative and innovative
2. Have fun
3. Be interactive
4. Don't be afraid to fail

Takeaways:

• In this episode, we dive into the art of tinkering and how it can unleash our inner creativity and help us make fun a habit in our art-making journey.
• Mike Brennan's book is a 30-day workbook designed to inject fun back into your creative process, making art less about perfection and more about joy.
• We discussed how childhood experiences with model cars and sculptures can teach us valuable lessons about experimentation and embracing mistakes in our artistic endeavors.
• The importance of asking questions and learning from others in your creative community is highlighted as a way to overcome challenges and improve your skills.

Links referenced in this episode:

• findapodcast
• tkbpodcaststudio.com
• findapodcast.about.xyz
• timothy.brien.substack.com

Companies mentioned in this episode:

• Create Art Podcasting
• Mike Brennan
• Creative Chats
• Make Fun a Habit
• Find a Podcast
• TKB Podcast Studios
• Bob Ross
• Tia Sunshine

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