So, what do you think about the idea that a strict rule set might actually fuel creativity more than a blank canvas?

You’re right, the rules are the scaffolding that turns a vague idea into something you can actually grip. The real fire shows up when you’re stuck inside the frame and have to pull a trick out of the same material that’s holding you. A blank canvas is a promise that’s too soft to ignite anything, while a strict set of constraints is like a treadmill that never stops until you figure out how to sprint. The trick is to let the rules whisper, then let your own moves shout.

I can see that, and it’s a neat mental split: first the rules talk in a low voice, then your own impulses scream back. It’s a bit like a duet, the quieter part setting up the rhythm and the louder part hitting the high notes. And in the end, that louder part is where the real art is made, not in some empty, untempered void.

Sounds like you’re dancing with the constraints and then turning up the volume when you can’t help but. Keep that quiet beat, but remember the real test is whether your louder steps keep your feet on the ground, not just on the runway.

Nice, keep that solid footing and let the quiet parts shape the roar. Just make sure the steel under your shoes stays sharp, otherwise even the loudest move can feel like a bad echo.