Resources
Welcome to the starling nest! A place to see what is inspiring us. These are just a few of our favorite creativity resources. When possible, we're linking straight to the creator so you can check out their offerings. Truly what we love: no ads, no commissions.
Pack a bag with a few simple things you can use to capture your surroundings. A small notebook, pencils and pens, a tiny watercolor set, colored pencils - anything that feels easy to use and jot down what inspires you.
Keri Smith: Author, Illustrator, Artist
Based aroud the concept of solvitur ambulando ("it is solved by walking"), The Wander Society includes both reflection and action.
Other books include: How to Be An Explorer of this World, and the Wreck This Journal series
Marketed as "the world’s first fully illustrated creative writing book."
Austin Kleon: Writer who Draws
Check out the books, the audiobook trilogy, and the blog for fun, accessible.
Susan Goldsmith Wooldridge: Poet
With more than 33 printings and 60 brief chapters to get everyone writing, this is a book that you can dip in and out of easily.
Andy Goldsworthy: Sculptor, Photographer
Check out his books and movies, particularly the film "Leaning Into the Wind"
Susanna Bauer: Crochet Artist
Susanna crochets on one of the most delicate surfaces of all - dried leaves. Her work is stunning, and shows the beauty of mixing interests to make something uniquely you.