
Copy-Play-Say
What's your stage of creativity?
Creativity is a skill that anyone can learn. It follows a proccess of distinct stages that reflect the thoughts and actions you undertake as you attempt to create. If you are ever feeling uncreative, recognising what stage you are in can help you find your creative flow. Our Copy-Play-Say is a simple way to help you find your stage and tools to suit. Even just 5 minutes of practice a day makes a difference.
Level 1: Copy
Copiers like to follow recipies, templates and step-by-step instruction. There's nothing wrong with copying to learn new technique. Copying gives you skills to move to the next level. Try a traditional diary or undated planning template, colouring in with artist grade pencils, hand lettering with a PILOT Parallel Pen, writing with a beginner fountain pen, doodling with Zentangle artist tiles or grab the official LEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal which includes instructions to learn the technique. Use these tools as a guide and as you practice, have the courage to embrace your mistakes as 'happy accidents'.
Level 2: Play
Players combine or break "recipes" to find their own style. Do the opposite to your normal, take a different path, restrict your resources or write long lists to find novel ideas. Be playful, use big tools, sit on the floor. It's the changing and loosening of your routine that brings new observations and ideas. Try a fountain pen with waterproof ink, a dagger paint brush for more sweeping strokes, a lead holder with a wider lead, specialised erasers and brushes for creating textural effects, a dotted notebook that's visually looser than ruled lines, crayon like tools, coloured paper to mix up your lights and darks or a large notebook to record all your experiments.
Level 3: Say
This level is where you find your creative voice. You know what you want to say and have the skill and confidence to get there. Look for tools that allow for sharing. Tell a story with HAHNEMEUHLE Zigzag Watercolour Book, sketch in a square format for uploading to social media or go small with postcards that you can send to friends. Make more expressive lines with a PILOT Falcon Fountain Pen or SAILOR bent nib fude pen. This is the stage where you know the goal and you work the tools to get the result.
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PILOT Metal Falcon Fountain Pen (14ct Gold Rhodium Plated Nib and Con-70) - Red - Soft Fine Nib
PILOT Falcon is a Japanese made fountain pen with a unique semi-flexible nib. Our stock is the metal body version which can fit the high capacity c...
View full detailsPILOT Metal Falcon Fountain Pen (14ct Gold Rhodium Plated Nib and Con-70) - Brown - Soft Fine Nib
PILOT Falcon is a Japanese made fountain pen with a unique semi-flexible nib. Our stock is the metal body version which can fit the high capacity c...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2 All Black Collectors Set – 1x Bullet Journal A5, 1x Twist Pen, 1x Pen Loop - 120gsm Paper - Medium (A5) - Dotted - Black
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View full detailsFABER-CASTELL Polychromos Coloured Pencils - Tin of 36
Polychromos artists colour pencils are valued for their matchless quality by professional artists around the world. Their high standard ensures th...
View full detailsSAILOR Sketch Kit (Fude, Converter, DA Permanent Black, Blunt Syringe) - 55 Degree - Green
This is everything you need to sketch with the SAILOR Fude 55 Degree fountain pen. Kit includes SAILOR Fude pen with 55 degree bent nib, which give...
View full detailsSAILOR Sketch Kit (Fude, Converter, DA Permanent Black, Blunt Syringe) - 40 Degree - Dark Blue
This is everything you need to sketch with the SAILOR Fude 40 Degree fountain pen.Kit includes SAILOR Fude pen with 40 degree bent nib, which gives...
View full detailsSAILOR Sketch Kit (Fude, Converter, DA Permanent Black, Blunt Syringe) - 40 Degree - White
This is everything you need to sketch with the SAILOR Fude 40 Degree fountain pen.Kit includes SAILOR Fude pen with 40 degree bent nib, which gives...
View full detailsSAILOR Sketch Kit (Fude, Converter, DA Permanent Black, Blunt Syringe) - 40 Degree - Pink
This is everything you need to sketch with the SAILOR Fude 40 Degree fountain pen. Kit includes SAILOR Fude pen with 40 degree bent nib, which give...
View full detailsDERWENT Coloursoft Pencils Tin 36
The soft textured strip in DERWENT Coloursoft pencils is perfect for quick, easy lay-down of large blocks of colour. You get dense colour at a str...
View full detailsCLAIREFONTAINE Paint'On Mixed Media Pad (250gsm, deckled edge) - 22.9 x 30.5cm - 50 Sheets - 5 Assorted Colours
Premium quality mixed media paper in 250gsm from French manufacturer, CLAIREFONTAINE. Surface is relatively smooth and very suitable to fountain pe...
View full detailsFABER-CASTELL Polychromos Coloured Pencils - Tin of 24
Polychromos artists colour pencils are valued for their matchless quality by professional artists around the world. Their high standard ensures th...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2 - 120gsm Paper - Medium (A5) - Dotted - Turquoise25
This is the Turquoise25 revamped version of the original LEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal made through a collaboration with designer and bullet journa...
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LEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal Edition 2 - 120gsm Paper - Medium (A5) - Dotted - Black
This is the revamped version of the original LEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal made through a collaboration with designer and bullet journal enthusiast...
View full detailsSTILLMAN & BIRN Nova Trio Sketchbook - Softcover - Square (7.5 x 7.5" / 19 x 19 cm) - 150gsm - 46 Sheets
Only Stillman & Birn offers a sketchbook system that gives artists the choice of paper weight, shade, and surface type best suited to their spe...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Master SLIM A4 - Squared - Navy
Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefully - down to the last detail. The pages are numbered and there is an empty c...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Master SLIM A4 - Squared - Black
Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefully - down to the last detail. The pages are numbered and there is an empty c...
View full detailsARTGRAF XL Hand Made Watersoluble Graphite Stick - 250g
Extra-large hand made water soluble graphite stick, developed by Viarco for large artistic interventions.Draw and then use water to create shadows ...
View full detailsDERWENT Procolour Pencils Tin 24 Asst
The perfect combination of a strong point and smooth laydown, with a texture that has the covering power of wax but glides like an oil. Strong and...
View full detailsHAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - A5
A concertina sketchbook with heavy watercolour paper. Accordion style to allow you to create a study or storyboard. Heavy 300gsm weight and with su...
View full detailsHAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - Square (14 x 14cm)
A concertina sketchbook with heavy watercolour paper. Accordion style to allow you to create a study or storyboard.Heavy 300gsm weight cold press p...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Squared / Grid - Aquamarine
New Rising Sun Colours - Stone Blue, Rising Sun, Aquamarine, and Warm Earth Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefull...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Plain - Aquamarine
New Rising Sun Colours - Stone Blue, Rising Sun, Aquamarine, and Warm Earth Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefull...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Dotted - Stone Blue
New Rising Sun Colours - Stone Blue, Rising Sun, Aquamarine, and Warm Earth Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefull...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Ruled - Rising Sun
New Rising Sun Colours - Stone Blue, Rising Sun, Aquamarine, and Warm Earth Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefull...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Plain - Rising Sun
New Rising Sun Colours - Stone Blue, Rising Sun, Aquamarine, and Warm Earth Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefull...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Squared / Grid - Rising Sun
New Rising Sun Colours - Stone Blue, Rising Sun, Aquamarine, and Warm Earth Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefull...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Plain - Mint Green
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Plain - Light Grey
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Plain - Forest Green
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Squared / Grid - Mint Green
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Squared / Grid - Light Grey
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Squared / Grid - Fox Red
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Squared / Grid - Forest Green
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Ruled - Mint Green
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Ruled - Light Grey
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Ruled - Fox Red
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Ruled - Forest Green
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Dotted - Mint Green
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Clos...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Dotted - Light Grey
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Close ...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Dotted - Fox Red
Light Grey, Fox Red, Forest Green and Mint Green – four new colours inspired by the fascination of nature. Deep in the forest. Up the slope. Close ...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Classic Hard Cover - Medium (A5) - Dotted - Rising Sun
New Rising Sun Colours - Stone Blue, Rising Sun, Aquamarine, and Warm Earth Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefull...
View full detailsROSEMARY & CO Series 444 - Badger Blender Brush - Size 2" (20 x 52mm) - Short Handle
ROSEMARY & CO is a family run business in England that makes these badger hair blenders, traditionally for applying varnish in French polishing...
View full detailsDERWENT Coloursoft Pencils Tin 24 Asst
The soft textured strip in Coloursoft pencils is perfect for quick, easy lay-down of large blocks of colour. You get dense colour at a stroke whic...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Bullet Journal Pocket - Set of 3 - Pocket (A6) - Dotted - Turquoise25
The Original Bullet Journal® Pocket has been designed down to the last detail for daily journaling: When unfolded, it offers more space than you mi...
View full detailsLEUCHTTURM1917 Soft Cover - Medium (A5) - Ruled - Lilac
Since 1917 LEUCHTTURM have been designing their notebooks very carefully - down to the last detail. The pages are numbered and there is an empty c...
View full detailsDERWENT Procolour Pencils Tin 12 Asst
The perfect combination of a strong point and smooth laydown, with a texture that has the covering power of wax but glides like an oil. Strong and...
View full detailsRHODIA Touch - Double Accordion Watercolour Book (100% Cotton, 300gsm CP) - 24 Pages - A5 Portrait
Hard cover sketchbook. Accordion style with two arms of 12 pages each. 100% cotton, 300gsm. Acid free and pH neutral. Approximate size is 14.8 x 21cm.
HAHNEMUEHLE ZigZag Watercolour Sketchbook - 300gsm - 18 pages - A6
A concertina sketchbook with heavy watercolour paper. Accordion style to allow you to create a study or storyboard. Heavy 300gsm weight and with su...
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