The Path
Week of July 21, 2025
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In this issue:
π¨ Why making art mattersβespecially when the worldβs on fire
π What Cannes Lions reveals about the state of creativity in 2025
β¨ 12 easy ways to spark joy (and keep creating)
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15 Days of 15-Minute Watercolor Practice
Spark a daily painting habit with ease in this uplifting new class from artist and teacher Zaneena Nabeel. With 15 bite-sized prompts and just 15 minutes a day, youβll explore fun, approachable watercolor techniques. Whether youβre jumpstarting your creative flow or looking for a meditative daily ritual, this class makes showing up simple, satisfying, and totally doable.
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Sketchbook Play! Easy Mindset Shifts to Draw and Paint Freely & Frequently
Looking for a joyful way to nurture yourself? In this encouraging class, artist and educator Yasmina Creates helps you find fulfillment in creatingβone sketchbook page at a time. Youβll explore drawing and painting as playful, judgment-free acts of self-careβand discover how even simple daily marks can become a nourishing, restorative ritual.
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Meet Froyle Davies
A joyful guide to creative freedom, Froyle Davies encourages students to embrace curiosity and self-expression through mixed media art. Her approachable, feel-good classes empower you to build confidence in your unique creative voice, deepening your connection to yourself and the world around you.
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Blender Essentials - 3D Modelling Training Course
Daniel Scott
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Master Short Form Video Editing: Premiere Pro & After Effects
Vladislav Sateev
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βWhen the world is in chaos, make something.β
β Austin Kleon, author & artist
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In a world that often feels fractured and fast-paced, creative expression offers a vital path to connection and healing. This TEDx Talk explores how making art is not just a personal escape but a powerful way to process emotions, build empathy, and contribute to collective well-being. For creative professionals, itβs a reminder that your work has deeper impact beyond aestheticsβhelping to heal both yourself and the communities around you.
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Art as healing: Creative expression can transform pain and challenge into growth and understanding.
- Connection through creation: Art fosters empathy and bridges divides by sharing human experience.
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A call to action: Making and sharing art is a powerful way to contribute to positive change in the world.
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LIONS recently released their 2025 State of Creativity report and the takeaway is clear: creativity isnβt optionalβitβs essential for navigating rapid change. As AI continues to reshape industries, bold, human-led creativity is what will drive connection, innovation, and long-term success. For creative professionals, itβs a call to lead with vision, take risks, and shape what comes next.
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82% of business leaders say creativity is the most critical skill for future success.
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Brands that embrace brave, original ideas outperform their competitors by up to 4Γ in profit margins.
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In an age of AI and automation, human creativity remains the key differentiatorβdriving empathy, innovation, and emotional impact.
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The report urges creatives to champion βdangerous ideasβ and bold expression, emphasizing that creativity is a vital act of resilience and leadership.
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Youβve seen why creativity matters for healing the world and shaping the future β now itβs time to make it part of your daily life. Weβve rounded up 12 simple ideas to help you build a sustainable creative habit, spark joy, and keep your momentum going, including:
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Try a one-minute sketch to loosen up and explore without pressure.
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Revisit an old project and see where fresh eyes take you.
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Take a walk and capture shapes, colors, or sounds that inspire you.
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JULY
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July 30 2:00 PM EST | 11:00 AM PST
Featured Teacher: Martin Perhiniak
Join Skillshare Top Teacher Martin Perhiniak for a live session exploring art and generative AI. Follow along as Martin shares tips for using Adobe Firefly, ChatGPT, Midjourney, and more to boost your creativityβwhile keeping your unique style. Live on YouTube, free to attend!
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Save 20% on the best thing youβll do for yourself this week
Even a few minutes of creative time can boost your mood and shift your day. Start your habit with 20% off your first year of Skillshare.
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