A daily creative
practice changed my life.
Now it shapes everything I make
and everything I share.
I’m Mike Brennan, artist and creative guide. I help people reconnect with themselves through the power of creative practice.
The Work
Drawn from real moments.
Built through daily practice.
What began as one small daily commitment became a body of work and a way of life. Every piece is part of an ongoing practice rooted in curiosity, connection, and showing up. The art is proof. Proof that creativity isn't something we visit. It's something we practice, and who we become in the process.
The Practice
Creativity didn't leave. I did.
For nearly ten years, I stopped making art.
Burnout eventually turned into depression, and I lost connection with a part of myself that mattered deeply. I didn't come back through inspiration. I came back through practice.
One piece a day slowly became a way of life. The image above is 14 years of daily creating. That practice shaped my art, books, speaking, workshops, and the way I guide others today. Because creativity isn't just about making things. It's about reconnecting with yourself. And that's changed everything.
Explore the work. Practice the life.
Two ways to work with me:
Photo: Hamilton Matthew Masters
EXPLORE ART
Bring meaningful moments to life.
Collect original artwork, commission a custom piece, or bring live sketching into your next event or experience.
Photo: StoryHouse Collective
CREATIVE GUIDE
Build a more creative, connected, and colorful life.
Through books, journals, workshops, speaking, and shared experiences, Daily Creative Habit™ offers different ways to help you reconnect with yourself through creative practice.
Bring creativity back to your team.
Creative experiences help teams connect with curiosity, innovation, and creative solutions. What’s the ROI of creativity? When we encourage creativity within our teams, we become better communicators which results in stronger collaboration and more imaginative results.
What People Are Saying…
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"I've finally started pursuing a long-deferred interest in learning how to draw. I'm having fun drawing for its own sake, and it's giving me new insights into other parts of my creative practice. Your newsletter and posts were part of what inspired me to pick up a pen again."
—Bailey L.
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"I'm loving the Daily Creative Habit journal because the prompts help me become more intentional, productive, and less fearful. Yesterday I wrote a post in 20 minutes and had it online two hours later, instead of my usual six to ten drafts."
—Linda L.
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"Your art is an honest journey of where you've been and where you're going. It's your voice without having to say a word."
—Vib S.
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