The Art of Entering and Exiting Freely
The Art of Entering and Exiting Freely One of the core tools I work with as a creative artist is the ability to enter an exit freely. On the surface,...
Author: Joshua Townshend
Expanding Self-Expression Through Embracing the Ordinary and Non-Ordinary | EP.035
[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/5QPetFeZvxHvRIwsL8U5YL?si=RLyTMv2BRECSbTuGYMtYfw[/embed] Today, we'll explore how moving from the ordinary to the non-ordinary can unlock new creative possibilities. From Patterns to Chaos to Growth We all live in patterns. As creatives,...
Breaking Free from Patterns: Unlocking New Possibilities in Creative Expression | EP.034
[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/7JFdJCQvnNbWk24qf8Jho0?si=7wAX0NrcRuyTV8LIV3WBYA[/embed] Welcome to The Creative Present! Today, we're diving deep into a topic that hits close to home for many creatives—breaking free from patterns. Whether you're an artist, actor, writer,...
Expanding Self-Expression Through Embracing the Unknown
Today, we're diving into a topic I hold dear: how moving from the ordinary to the non-ordinary unlocks new creative possibilities. Whether you're a writer, actor, filmmaker, or storyteller, this...
The Image Behind the Image: Unlocking the Power of Subordinate Images | EP. 033
[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/7N0PmaME813A6Cbh98Nnuz?si=KG5tOqiKTReXv48bYUjD7g[/embed] Welcome back to The Creative Present! I’m Joshua Townshend, your host, and today we’re diving into something essential for all creatives: the subordinate image. Whether you’re an actor, writer,...
Breathing and making Changes | EP.032
[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/0PsN7Stbbqg3eyyiA5GqAF?si=dnhsFoywSPuXPpy3Yqfoig[/embed] The Power of One-Minute Breathing: A Practice for Creatives Every morning, I begin with a simple yet profound practice that grounds me for the day: one-minute breathing. This technique is precisely...
A Journey from Self-Conscious to Self-Aware | EP.031
[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/06FsOTgUx8T6n0q4kRkqSS?si=AD2zm8f7Q_azWbpPCbdsGw[/embed] Welcome to The Creative Present: A Journey from Self-Conscious to Self-Aware Welcome to The Creative Present, where we delve into expanding your creative self-expression while getting your projects done. ...
Three Circles of Attention: Navigating the Scene | EP.030
[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/0tZycgBbpLnniNC2fCnXzz?si=IFQ4T6y0TEmfmj-uUUuYeQ[/embed] I developed the Three Circles of Attention framework in my work with actors, writers, and other creatives. This framework is a tool for navigating the myriad possibilities in any...
The Image Behind the Image: Unlocking the Power of Subordinate Images in Creative Work
Today, we're exploring an essential concept that will transform the way you approach your craft: the subordinate image. Whether you're an actor, a writer, a filmmaker, or any kind of artist,...
Alternative Realities in Every Scene: Expanding Creative Horizons | EP.029
[embed]https://open.spotify.com/episode/2mdKDor6uBScIUdkVeWoDq?si=IibnTZCHTgOdE_hQeX5uRA[/embed] Today, we’re diving deep into a concept that can transform the way you approach every scene you write or perform: alternative realities. The Nature of Alternative Realities Every scene you write or perform...