Alli Koch, a muralist and artist, discusses her creative process and the challenges she faces in her work. She emphasizes the importance of taking breaks and stepping out of routine to maintain creativity and inspiration. Alli also talks about the evolution of her style and the need for continuous learning and growth. She shares her experience of balancing the business side of her work with her artistic pursuits. Overall, the conversation highlights the ever-changing nature of the creative process and the importance of embracing change and expansion. The conversation explores the process of creating murals and the challenges that come with it, such as driving long distances and problem-solving on the spot. Alli discusses her favorite part of creating murals, which is the problem-solving aspect. She also talks about her desire to get back into creating canvases and her plans for a solo art show. Alli reflects on her tendency to research and plan extensively before starting a project, and how she needs to overcome the fear of failure and just start creating. In this part of the conversation, Alli and Melarie discuss the process of starting something new and the fears and doubts that come with it. They emphasize the importance of trusting the creative process and investing in oneself. They also talk about the role of problem-solving in the creative journey and how it shapes their perspective on creativity. Alli shares her plans to explore fine art and the challenges of transitioning from murals to canvas. They encourage each other to embrace the rough sketch phase and let their creativity flow. They also discuss the parallel between creativity and self-growth, and the importance of documenting the journey.

Takeaways

Taking breaks and stepping out of routine can help maintain creativity and inspiration.

Continuous learning and growth are essential for artists to evolve and expand their work.

Balancing the business side of art with artistic pursuits can be challenging but necessary.

Embracing change and allowing oneself to expand is crucial for the creative process. Creating murals involves a lot of problem-solving, from meeting client needs to overcoming challenges on-site.

It's important to balance creative freedom with providing what the client needs and wants.

Sometimes, the fear of failure and the need for perfection can prevent us from starting a project.

Research and planning are important, but it's crucial to actually start creating and not get stuck in the preparation phase.

Nurturing creativity through workshops and classes can help overcome creative blocks and inspire new ideas. Starting something new can be intimidating, but it's important to trust the creative process and invest in oneself.

Problem-solving is a crucial aspect of the creative journey and can shape one's perspective on creativity.

Embracing the rough sketch phase allows for experimentation and the freedom to let creativity flow.

Creativity and self-growth go hand in hand, and it's important to explore and understand oneself throughout the creative journey.

Documenting the journey can provide valuable insights and serve as a source of inspiration for others.

Sound Bites

"I want to get into that more. I feel like I definitely, like I definitely feel like I love the business side of Alli K Design. And like, I tell people I'm like, oh, I run a business under specialize in art. And I'm just like, oh, yes I am."

"When we try to maintain or stick to whatever style or medium or idea, that's when the stress, the anxiety, the chaos happens because we're not fully aligned in like who we are today because it's different than who we were before."

"I cannot just like get up, go on my computer, do my emails, and then go straight to mural designing. Like I need to get out of the house, go on a walk or, um, walks have now kind of been like my routine."

"Whenever you do like client work, whenever it's kind of like autopilot, you start with, you know, the inquiry, you get on the call, you do the mood board, you go through the color palette, you do all that."

"Your time is valuable people."

"My favorite part of the creative process is the problem solving."

"That part of me never left. It was like muscle memory."

"Once you start, you will start to pick back up eventually where you left off."

"I'm investing in myself for my future."

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