The Creative Act

Pick it up: If you are engaged in any creative pursuit - as a beginner or even an expert - and could use a mediattive guide that you dip into it each time you feel a bit disconnected or confused about your work.

The book offers a series of reflections and exercises designed to unlock the reader's inner artist, regardless of their chosen medium. Rubin covers various aspects of creativity, such as finding inspiration, overcoming creative blocks, collaborating effectively, and trusting one's intuition. He encourages a way of "being" that is open, present, and receptive to the subtle whispers of inspiration that surround us.

Rather than providing rigid rules, Rubin offers, across 78 short sections, gentle guidance that prompts readers to apply it to their chosen creative pursuit. The book is a poetic and inspiring journey into the essence of making art, emphasizing the importance of the process over the final product and fostering a sense of wonder and connection to the act of creation.

Rubin says at the start that the book does not contain facts, these are simply his thoughts. Some may resonate, others may not. Use what's helpful and let go of the rest. While much of the advice might sound obvious, sometimes, we all need a reminder.