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Create

Painter Sophie Abbott, who features on page 17 of your magazine, has generously shared a selection of the music she listens to when she’s working in her light-filled studio in central Brighton. Plug into Sophie’s creative energy with the Upbeat Playlist or go for a gentler vibe with her Dreamy Playlist. Why not pick up a pencil or a paintbrush while you listen and see what happens?

PODCASTS

Creative Pep Talk

A weekly podcast from New York Times bestselling author and illustrator, Andy J Pizza. There are over 450 episodes (episode one was published back in 2014) covering every creative topic under the sun. We’ve linked to a recent one about how writing your inner monologue is essential to finding your creative voice.

Windowsill Chats

Creative Director, Margo Tantau, talks to creative individuals about their process, inspiration and advice. We’ve linked to an episode with writer, illustrator and entrepreneur, Emily McDowell, on reclaiming her joy in creativity after her business went stratospheric and she experienced creative burn out.

WATCH

Louisiana Channel

A not-for-profit, weekly video channel on art, literature, architecture and design produced by Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Denmark. Highlights include a series of videos in which leading artists share their advice for the younger generation.

READ

Sol LeWitt’s letter to Eva Hesse

As featured on page 8 of your magazine, here is the full letter that artist Sol LeWitt sent to sculptor Eva Hesse when she faced creative block in the 1960s.

NITCH

Get lost in this beautifully curated site that combines evocative black and white imagery of famous creatives alongside quotes about their lives and their creativity. Genuinely inspiring.

It’s Nice That

Founded in 2007, It’s Nice That is a website aimed at the global creative community. It also has active social channels, live events, a daily or weekly newsletter and a podcast. If you work in a creative job, or you’d like to, there’s lots here to enjoy.