March 23, 2022

358 - 3 Ways to Provoke Stronger Emotional Chords in People with Your Work

358 - 3 Ways to Provoke Stronger Emotional Chords in People with Your Work

Ya ever pour yourself into something and people essentially respond with “meh”? It’s so demoralizing! If you want a few ways to bake in more potent layers into your work that don’t necessarily just mean trying harder. This episode is for you!

We explore:
– How to use patterns no matter what art discipline you create in
– How artists use the psychology or archetype for powerful effect
– Why nonsense makes more sense in art

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TRANSCRIPT

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SHOW NOTES

Creative Zero-To-Hero Series

1. Skill

2. Story

3. Style

4. Space

5. Psychology

– MORE PSYCHOLOGY

6. Say Something

Steven Pressfield “The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Creative Battles” Book

Carl G. Jung’s “Synchronicity” Overview

Hannah Gadsby’s “Douglas” Netflix Special

Christoph Niemann, “How Does Christoph Niemann Make Art Look Effortless? With A Lot of Work” NPR Article

Nathaniel Drew’s “Document Your Life: 4 Methods to Live More Intentionally” Skillshare Class

Carl G. Jung’s “Archetypes” Overview

Brian McDonald’s “Invisible Ink: A Practical Guide to Building Stories That Resonate” Book

Big Thief’s “Spud Infinity” Song & Lyrics

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DESIGN MATTERS

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