Creative Confidence Podcast

Finding Creative Inspiration: Brandon Viney

Feb 2, 2022
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ANECDOTE

From Football Dreams To Art School

  • Brandon Viney describes growing up in a small Virginia town and initially wanting to be a football player before discovering art.
  • A mentor at community college persuaded him to pursue art and apply to Virginia Commonwealth University, which changed his path.
ADVICE

Build Your Creative Identity By Tracking Why

  • Start by listing five creative muses and five pieces from each to find patterns in what attracts you.
  • Write down why you like each piece to build language to explain and shape your creative identity.
ADVICE

Hone Inspiration By Deep Searching Online

  • Use social platforms deliberately: search deeply for one subject to learn terminology, processes, and questions about it.
  • Tailor algorithms to show focused content and build confidence before practicing the craft.
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