The importance of personality, point of view, and statement of intent in a creative industry portfolio and brand. A work through Ben Tallon’s original illustration portfolio from 2008 to illustrate details of what works, what doesn’t, and why it matters in today’s arts world.

Creativity does not benefit from excessive isolation and loneliness, yet so many of us are exactly that. Here’s a short story about creativity, isolation, and a yodelling geordie.

Why bravery and naivety can power true creativity like nothing else. A thought piece about the Gravedigger’s Theory by The Creative Condition founder, Ben Tallon.

My beloved creative industry, while far from awash with dirty money and entitlement, is becoming increasingly performative as work pools shrink. They’re shrinking because of a perfect storm of technological advances, greed, world events, shaky economies, risk aversion, and increasingly ready acceptance of affordable mediocrity.

Tackling our biggest antagonists is vital for optimal creativity…

Chicken shops, coffee, and the need for a different outdoor experience…

Why I feel comfort when watching The Walking Dead and what it tells us about modern living and creativity…

Creativity on the toilet. How do you use your most reliable pit stops each day?

Why I stole a child’s drawing: a valuable lesson in creativity.