Mmmm... Patience, exploration, strategy and resourcefulness.

Things to make you go Mmmm…

by Darien J 

"To encourage creativity by sharing more inspiration than any electronic artist.”


Three thoughts for your creativity and one on mine.


3 for you:

Adjust your time preference.

"Two years, not two months.

The visible progress you're hoping for usually comes slower than you'd like. Even with consistent effort it can take a long time before progress feels significant. It might be a year of writing and editing before the book really starts to come together. You may need two years of recovery from a major injury before you notice just how far you've come. It may take two years of yoga before you realize how flexible you have become.

Take a deep breath, stop worrying about immediate results, and settle into a nice routine." - James Clear


Sketch it out.

“I tried not to get locked in right away with an expectation of a final product. Instead, I followed my instincts and translated them into a basic shape or sound. Then, I built on top of it by defining dynamics, colors, density, and so on. Start with an image or melody, and let it out. And as the sketch or song takes shape, you can lay on the watercolors.” - Quincy Jones


Be elegant.

“Systemic advantage defeats heroic effort. Heroic effort is thrilling, but long-term elegant strategies rarely require miracles on a daily basis.” - Seth Godin


1 from me

Do What You Can With What You’ve Got.

“You don’t need the perfect tools, endless time, or ideal conditions to create—just start with what you have right now.

Limitations aren’t obstacles; they’re opportunities to get resourceful and innovative. Some of the most powerful ideas come from making the most of simple tools and small beginnings.

Focus on what you can do today, and trust that momentum will take care of the rest.

Creativity thrives when you work with what’s in front of you.”


Until next week

Darien J

Live Electronic Artist

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