As alluring as it might seem for an artist to lock himself up in his studio and work on his craft for endless hours, taking a walk regularly is non-negotiable. Austin Kleon, who goes out every morning with his wife and two sons, writes in his book, KEEP GOING: 10

Jake Parker writes in his book, INKTOBER ALL YEAR LONG: “Creativity thrives on constraints. So, build into your challenge a few constraints. When you choose your ‘something,’ don’t go broad, be specific. Instead of challenging yourself to design ‘one hundred different aircraft,’ which could range from massive blimps to guys