E30- Mary Jo Hoffman - How to get daily creative power!
This week Beth chats with Mary Jo Hoffman about her transformative journey from aerospace engineering to professional artist and author. Mary Jo shares how her personal project, “Still”, born out of a challenge to photograph found nature, evolved into over a decade-long creative practice. Listen is to a delightful discussion about the importance of consistency, how focus on a daily commitment can override perfectionism, the significance of your artistic voice, and the delights of noticing the world around us. Learn powerful and transforming tips on maintaining a daily creative habit and get inspired to start your own by listening to Mary Jo’s insightful experiences and advice.
00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement 01:00 Mary Jo Hoffman's Creative Journey 01:58 Having a Daily Challenge and Its Impact 02:28 Finding an Online Creative Community 03:33 The Birth of the 'Still' Project 17:54 The Artistic Process and Overcoming Perfectionism 29:55 Perfectionism in Engineering and Creativity 31:59 The Hip Bump Technique 33:40 Daily Practice and Confidence 39:13 Balancing Busy Schedules with Creativity 42:02 Finding Joy in Daily Creative Practices 43:22 Starting a Creative Project 48:48 Practicing for Retirement 51:33 Publishing a Book 56:53 Embracing Seasonal Changes 57:33 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
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How to find Mary Jo Hoffman: Mary Jo's Blog: https://stillblog.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maryjohoffman/ A Link to buy her book: Amazon
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# Daily Creative PracticeEstablishing a consistent routine of creativity that encourages regular engagement and exploration.
