The Thinkingest Episode 6 - Patrick Nork on Creativity

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Freelance writing is far from the only game in town when it comes to striking out on one's own as a creative professional. For the most recent edition of The Thinkingest I sat down with Portland-based visual artist and creative consultant Patrick Nork to talk about going into business for oneself as a creative professional. Nork is the proprietor of Well-Inked Hand, which provides creative problem solving, design and other services. He is also an accomplished printmaker and a board member at Print Arts Northwest.

"Creativity is exploring, it's that endless curiosity of the world around you," Nork told me during our conversation. Nork says his constant exploration for new inspiration assists both his own personal artistic efforts and his ability to help clients solve problems. With an academic background in psychology, Nork says you're tamping down your own creativity if you don't have a chance to explore.

Check out the podcast to explore everything we discussed about the meaning of creativity, going into business for oneself and even a little bit about finding the visual representation of love. Yes, you read that right.

Thanks for listening!