exploration
+ creativity
This page is a repository for creative pieces: you’ll find drawings, sketches, photography, digital creations, creative play {see below for info}, and creative typographic pieces.
This is the other side of Charcoal — the time spent away from ‘work’ projects often involves being creative. That never switches off. Creativity grows by looking at what’s around us: nature, architecture, people, environments are all sources of inspiration.
All images © Michael Bretherton
![start-400x400](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/start-400x400.jpg)
![michael-ambigram](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/michael-ambigram2.jpg)
![creative play project](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/F5284B33-4A29-4870-8856-029599804A1C.jpeg)
![drawing with eyes closed creative play project](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0516-scaled.jpeg)
![wtf2-400x400](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/wtf2-400x400.jpg)
![photograph & photoshop](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/A8C3AF50-7856-414F-A84F-756EDD80D703.jpg)
![©Michael Bretherton ©Michael Bretherton](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/DF4C6402-DCCD-46C9-879C-2FAC68A1F805.jpeg)
![©Michael Bretherton ok-bw-letterpress 6f03273a-4e64-4633-bf95-1c8646e63b23 ©Michael Bretherton](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/ok-bw-letterpress-6f03273a-4e64-4633-bf95-1c8646e63b23.jpg)
![experimental font work in prog ©Michael Bretherton](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/lc-font-1.png)
![IMG_0507 ©Michael Bretherton](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0507.jpeg)
![©Michael Bretherton ©Michael Bretherton](https://charcoaldesign.com.au/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1170.jpeg)
creative play
“Creative play is the tool and method to tap into your innermost thoughts and feelings, promote self-discovery and personal growth.
It also provides a sense of wonder and joy and can be a way to cope with difficult emotions or situations, as well as improve mood and boost overall well-being.
So literally EVERYONE can benefit from creative play in more than one way!”
Wise words from — Delphie Joy