Creative talent or hard work? Successful artists and designers know this secret...People sometimes think that creativity is just something you're born with⁠—a natural talent⁠—but many artists and designers know the trick that successful creatives rely on. Hone your studio habits of mind and artist work ethic with this video, and find other creative tips through my channel on YouTube. Thanks for watching!

There are some key differences between Illustrator vs. Photoshop that can help you decide which program is right for your art or design project. In this video, I'll describe some of the unique features of each so you can decide between vectors and pixels.

My biggest motivator is the “ah-HA!” moment. Almost every day, I witness students making connections and thinking bigger—thinking like problem-solvers, innovators, and futuremakers. Making these neural connections feels really good in your brain...you can feel your creative thinking muscles getting stronger, and our brains release happy hormones to reward us for our efforts. With each...