Creative Codex

Is there a line between genius and madness? What is the difference between the madness of artists and the madness of genius? This is a brief opening lecture which I presented for an event called The Madness of Genius, which was held on April 20th, 2021, on the Clubhouse app. This was the first event held by the Creative Codex Club, and featured two special guest speakers: Emily Dickinson scholar, Justin Horm, and holistic psychiatrist, Dr. Kelley O'Donnell.  If you have Clubhouse, follow Creative Codex Club and myself (MJ Dorian), to join the community and enjoy future conversations! Here is a link: https://www.joinclubhouse.com/club/creative-codex-club --------- ...To be an artist means to be possessed by something unreasonable; to be devoted to something entirely impractical... ...Artists are the only people in the world whom we give the rare permission to be — strange. We expect them to be bold. In fact, we even need them to be. Because when we see an artist embodying something strange and bold, it gives us the permission to be ourselves. It presents us an opportunity to accept the parts of our psychology we often keep in the shadows... --------- Thank you for your support! Creative Codex is produced and written by MJDorian

Dive into Salvador Dali's eccentric world with his '50 Secrets of Magic Craftsmanship.' Discover the bizarre 'slumber with a key' technique that links rest to creativity, alongside Dali's unique methods for oil painting. Learn about the metaphorical role of mustaches in enhancing awareness and the playful dynamics of a love triangle between an artist, their work, and personal life. The podcast also humorously portrays Dali's flamboyant entrances and innovative techniques, leaving listeners captivated by his surreal legacy.

Learn how to find ideas that excite you and encourage inspiration within familiar structures of habit. Discover the benefits of engaging in unfamiliar activities within your expertise. Explore the importance of practicing your craft in new places to spark creativity and gain new perspectives.

Join us for a special Listener Q&A episode of Creative Codex, where the spotlight is on you, and your thoughts and questions. Questions covered on this episode include such gems as: How do you decide on a creative figure for your next episode? What's up with NFTs and thoughts on digital art? Could you discuss Austin Osman Spare and his theory that art and magic are somehow linked? Why do more intelligent people tend to be atheists? How closely do you think mastery is related to reclusiveness? Head over to the Creative Codex YouTube channel to watch me wrestle with three special questions not included in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9xwt3hz49VBbgqN80driTQ/featured To become a patron of Creative Codex, and gain access to all the exclusive Creativity Tip mini-episodes head over to: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Thank you for your support! Creative Codex is written and produced by MJDorian

Join us as we dive deep into the enigmatic mind of Emily Dickinson. In this episode, we explore her creative process, her most intimate letters, the mysterious details about her illness, and the secret to her creative genius: solitude. Episode Guide including the featured poems is available here: http://mjdorian.com/emily/ The voice of Emily Dickinson is performed by: Frances LaVette. Follow Frances and her projects on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/l.a.d.y_l.a.z.a.r.u.s._/ Support Creative Codex at our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian Continue the conversation on our subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CreativeCodex/ Thank you for all your support! --------- Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian. All music written & recorded by MJDorian. All Rights Reserved.

Explore the concept of limitless creativity and how to utilize available resources. Learn about the power of good habits and collaboration. Hear the hosts' experience of creating a dark pop album with limited resources and self-doubt.

On this special episode, we dive headfirst into the enigmatic genius of Emily Dickinson. We explore what makes her poetry so brilliant, her strained relationship with religion, the challenges she faced living in a Puritanical town in the mid 1800's, and the influence her uniquely distinguished family had on her work. Read along with the incredible poems featured in this episode here: http://www.mjdorian.com/emily/ In this episode, Emily Dickinson is voiced by the multi-talented performer: Frances LaVette. Go follow her work on social media here: https://www.instagram.com/l.a.d.y_l.a.z.a.r.u.s/ If you'd like to become a patron of the show and gain access to exclusive patron only perks, head over to my Patreon: http://www.mjdorian.com/emily/ Thank you for your support!!! Creative Codex is written & produced by MJDorian All music by MJDorian

This podcast explores Carl Jung's near-death experience and its implications in analytical psychology. It discusses vivid visions during a near-death state, reflects on the profound impact of near-death experiences, and analyzes Jung's own experience. The podcast also delves into the metaphysical perception of Jung's insight and encourages sharing and discussion.

This podcast explores the conundrum of drawing the line between inspiration and plagiarism in art. They discuss examples of artists like Led Zeppelin and The Beatles allegedly plagiarizing elements from blues musicians. They also delve into the impact of copyright law on creative ownership and the idea of stealing in creativity.

Join me in the art studio of painter, mural artist, and Renaissance man: Beau Stanton. We discuss symbolism, the ability of art to move the unconscious, incorporating historical elements in your work, how Beau plans a mural, what happens if you stop making art, his early apprenticeship experiences with Ron English, and Beau's personal art philosophy. Check out all things Beau Stanton on his website and Instagram: Web: http://www.beaustanton.com/ Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beaustanton/ - - - - - Creative Codex is written and produced by MJDorian Digging the show? Head over to our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/mjdorian There you can access perks such as all of our Creativity Tip Mini-Episodes, and numerous other patron-only exclusives. - - - - - Follow MJDorian's art & music here: Web: http://www.mjdorian.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjdorian/ - - - - - Thank you for your support!