Songwriters on Process Cautious Clay
Jun 17, 2025
Cautious Clay, a multi-talented artist known for his fusion of R&B, hip-hop, and indie pop, dives deep into the interplay between painting and songwriting, revealing how both forms ignite his creativity. He shares insights on how basketball fuels his lyricism and the surprising role of planks and stretching in his writing rituals. With mastery over seven instruments, he discusses the emotional depth these choices bring to his music. Get ready to explore the beautiful chaos of his songwriting process and the spontaneous inspirations that guide him.
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Creativity Beyond Music
- Cautious Clay considers all creative acts, including painting and physical movement, as part of his creative process.
- Engaging in various creative disciplines indirectly informs and enriches his music writing.
Started Painting Inspired by Friend
- Inspired by a professional painter friend, Clay began painting about a year ago.
- He blends materials like sand and Sharpie to form his own artistic style.
Simplicity with Depth Inspires
- Clay values simplicity with depth, inspired by Van Gogh and impressionism in painting.
- He finds powerful creative challenge in conveying complex emotion with simple artistic forms.