Keeping your creativity alive has always been a challenge, but in the era of work from home, where the lines between work life and home life have blurred and where burnout and social disconnection are rising, creativity is at risk. We’ve asked some of the most creative folks we know for advice on how to keep one’s creativity alive.
Francesca Ravera
For me, staying creative is a result of staying focused and fully involved in the work. I have been fortunate to take on many very different roles over the years. Each one has called for a different kind of focus and range, and moving between theatre, film, international tours, has been exciting and has challenged me in the best possible way. Read More>>
THEOPHILUS AGWUNWA
1. By exposing myself to new experiences-visit exhibitions, travel or watch documentaries. 2. By reading widely- Stories, poetry and biography of artists spurs my creativity. 3. Creativity is kept alive in me when I surround myself with art and beauty. 4. As a fabric collage artist, I don’t just gather fabrics, I hunt for textures, patterns and colors that tell stories. 5. Read More>>
Captain Jack
The creative spirit lives in all of us. Letting it control your vessel is a spiritual feeling that only makes you want to create more. Read More>>
Christina Narayan
For a while, I went through several rounds of burnout. I would come up with ideas and start projects but never follow through with them. Most of my energy went into my full-time job, and eventually, my mental health began to decline. I felt like I was constantly creating and working for others rather than for myself. Read More>>
Jenny Alice Watts
Creativity is my natural state. My equilibrium. When all else is pushed aside, it’s the force that anchors my inner world to the outer world. I’ve always said that if I could be successful in any career other than the arts I would snap to it in a second (because why the ff would anyone choose to be an artist). Read More>>
Rachel Dawn Lauver
For a long time, I didn’t keep my creativity alive. Four years ago, I moved into a new apartment and found boxes and boxes of old, unfinished creative projects. Art portfolios I hadn’t added to since college, instruments I hadn’t played since high school, abandoned book ideas, half-sewn clothing, unopened art supplies that had now dried up. Read More>>
Nikia Parker
Nowadays, I am often disappointed by my lack of artistic productivity. I look back on what I’ve made with a duality of fondness and jealousy. What was it about those times that produced those pieces that I hold so dear? I’ve found that it was the circumstances, the people, the emotions. But things have changed. Read More>>
Lulu Jiang
Discipline—not just inspiration—is what keeps creativity alive. I’ve always liked the quote, “Do things you are not comfortable with.” As an artist, I believe that creativity is only one part of the process—the bigger part is discipline. The creative process requires showing up consistently, producing a large body of work, and pushing boundaries to keep your artistic vision evolving. Read More>>
Jaida Foreman
Keeping creativity alive comes from rest and openness for me. I’m willing to take a pause, to listen, envision and indulge in visions I see. I find my mind at its most creative when I’m sleeping, I’m naturally a dreamer; which makes getting enough rest and feeling rested crucial to my creative process. Read More>>
Luis Guerrero
I keep my creativity alive by having fun while creating my works and constantly challenging my own views on what my art can be. Read More>>
Sharanda ‘S.A.W.’ Wilburn
For me, creativity is a living energy, it needs care, curiosity, and courage to stay alive. When I paint, I let emotion guide my hands more than rules or technique. Each canvas becomes a reflection of what I’m feeling in the moment, whether it’s peace, passion, or pain. When inspiration fades, I don’t force it. I step back and live. Read More>>
Sammie Augusto
Keeping my creativity alive is quite easy actually, i’ve never had a problem with it. I find myself constantly having ideas for songs, books, movies, etc…and my mind is always on the go. I write 1 to 2 songs in a week or two whenever I’m not busy. Read More>>
Shaun Flinn
As an artist creativity is an interesting topic. No doubt any artist reading this has hit a ‘wall’ or has experienced ‘artist block’. Luckily, in my career, my clients are always throwing me ideas I would never consider and that keeps me on my toes for the most part. Read More>>
Austin Farmer
I believe creativity never truly dies, only our ability to see it in ourselves does. I believe it is our job in the creative community to uplift others and encourage their gifts and talents, and by doing so, we can keep each other afloat when the doubts start to kick in. Like so many creatives, I experience imposter syndrome from time to time. Read More>>
King Vass
I keep my creativity alive by constantly staying in motion — whether I’m modeling, shooting content, or helping bring someone else’s vision to life. Every project I touch feeds the next one. I surround myself with other creatives, pay attention to what inspires me, and stay curious about new styles, trends, and ways to tell a story. Read More>>
Tamara Solomson
Keeping creativity alive is always a challenge, but I’ve found that the key for me is avoiding monotony and learning to manage stress in a healthy way. I spend a lot of time alone, which allows me to process experiences and interactions in a way that fuels inspiration. Read More>>
Casey Smith
Most of our songs are just stories, there’s always something going on in our lives so it’s nice to be able to channel those emotions into noise we like. Instrumentally we take inspiration from each other, we write in a pretty organic way. Read More>>
Eliza Hucks
Nancy and I continually try to create new gift ideas for our customers in order to hit as many price points as well can so that all our customers can give the gift of popcorn! We also like to incorporate our downtown Hickory small businesses in our Holiday Gift Giving so that we continue to support other small local businesses like ourselves! Read More>>
Natalia Heredia
I have found that when I give myself goals to complete, creativity comes to me. For example, if I tell myself to paint a certain number of paintings in a week, whether or not I have the motivation to do so, I go to my little studio and paint. Creativity doesn’t come easily if I’m not making art, it finds me when I’m constantly painting. Read More>>
Isabel Webre
I keep my creativity alive through curiosity. I really believe that being curious is one of the greatest gifts a person can have. For me, design is a daily reminder of that—it constantly challenges me to see things differently. Read More>>
Alma Torres
I continuously seek new inspiration from art, experience with new techniques & colors outside my comfort zone, consistently practice to build my portfolio. Also going live everyday doing makeup & video contents. Read More>>
