Lauren Rushing

I think everyone struggles with staying creative sometimes. There are so many creative people out there that it’s easy to feel like a fraud. To keep my creativity going, I like to look at magazines and follow my favorite artists. I love to dive into several genres of music. I think listening to the music who “made you” or “shaped you” is important, too. Learning is also really important to me. I like to watch documentaries and videos about different artists and art movements. I think it helps to learn about the history of different mediums, cultures, and artists because it inspires me to be more creative. Read more>>

Marie-Claire Mercier

With the fast-paced changing digital society that we live in, it is easy to get lost with all the distractions that present themselves both personally and professionally. I am an artist and I always thrived in creating and collaborating thru music, performing arts and fashion so it comes to me naturally that I crave to do something that allows me to be in a creative realm whether it’s via projects that I do within my social platform or collaborating with like-minded, creative individuals and artists. It is important also to consider and distinguish what are the new trends that will allow me to be unique and relevant. Read more>>

Karen Ramirez

Creativity i feel comes in different ways. Art, music, emotions and thought processing. I write my ideas down, always. It could be 5am waking up, or midday bathroom break.. i can vision something new for my business, i take notes on my phone. Read more>>

Gerald Johnson

My creativity is always been my super power growing up. I’m a fan of using your imagination to the fullest, and executing those ideas. Life is all about molding your concepts into your reality. Through my life whenever I’ve had to overcome any obstacle, I’ve literally been able to create a solution! I’m inspired by my environment & love to travel to restore my creative buzz & ideas. I encourage my team & friends daily to pour into their creativity & paint the world w/ their thoughts & ideas as well. All in all NEVER stop creating, wether it’s drawing, songwriting, taking photos; whatever gets your creative juices going do it! Read more>>

Meagan Shockley

Creativity in the food industry is just as essential as tools are for a mechanic. We pride ourselves on providing unique, fun, and interesting food options for our patrons. When we first began our business, we had no clear idea of what our menu would look like. So, our home kitchen became a test kitchen of sorts. Playing with flavor profiles, innovating traditional food into unique dishes, it all started at home. When we found a solid set of menu items, we launched into action. Perfecting the menu took time and resilience, and a lot of patience. Once our food and our brand began catching fire in our valley, we began testing new ideas again. We are known for having a rotating menu, so that is always fuel to the creativity fire for us. I would say that none of us get bored of trying new flavors, or trying to maintain and grow the quality of what we put out. We have a deep connection with food and provide it as such. Read more>>

Saidy Salas Yu

Keeping my creativity alive comes from many places I love digging deep inside of how I am feeling because creativity comes from emotion and self expressing. I have an open and growth mindset I allow myself to experience as many different things in life as I can always being open to new experiences meeting new people and learning how to do things differently and creatively. I allow myself to practice a variety of art forms and constantly work on different projects never striving for perfection but creative progress. I believe creativity comes from one’s character what a person feels and experiences keeps creativity alive. Read more>>

HowFlyy

I keep my creativity alive really by surrounding myself with amazing , talented creative friends. All of my friends are some of the most talented people I have ever encountered who always give my ideas light as well as motivate me to keep working on my craft as well as explore new art being put out there. Read more>>

 Jessica Gomez Lopez

I think the only reason we need to “keep it alive” is because we disconnect from it in the first place. I believe everything you need is already inside of you but it can be scary to connect to that risky side and see a different perspective. So as a result we go to exterior things to “keep it alive” things like music, nature, art pieces, plays, movies, etc. And I think all those things are amazing however, they just reflect what’s inside of us. I think even “finding” inspiration is sort of vague. If we connect within most of the answers are there, and if we are able to do that, then when we cherish music, nature, and all those things it’ll be from a collaboration mindset and not from a void that needs to be fulfilled by such things. Read more>>

Ellie Descoteaux

I keep myself creating interesting food ideas by asking people their likes and dislikes. Also, our grandson is 3 we have him taste test several of our desserts. If kid approved we move forward. Alot of our farmers markets and shows that Ellie participates in allows us to bring new ideas. If they dont sell then we scratch that batch and donate to the food pantries what doesn’t sell. I dont believe in wasting good food. Read more>>

Rafa Souza

Basically, I use to listen different musical genres every single day and I apply the improvise. It works very good to me and I consider the explanation for me being versatile on guitar and keep myself with different musical languages on my fingers and be ready to opportunities as live performance, sessions in studio, productions etc. Read more>>

Olivier Dubois-Cherrier

I’ve never consciously followed any kind of strategy to keep my creativity alive because I haven’t ran out of ideas for my art so far; but if I try to think how the flow of new projects is constantly running I guess it comes from my daily thoughts and activities. First, I always make art about topics that are deeply connected to my life or my obsessions. I am a critical thinker always trying to discover what is hidden behind any message that I receive. Read more>>

Anniwaa Buachie

I am a very inquisitive individual. My creativity is constantly refuelled by attending art galleries, reading books, listening to podcasts, listening to music, looking at Pinterest, watching YouTube and Netflix and travelling. I like to immerse myself in lots of different art forms. This inspires me to develop ways to share my perspective, my experiences and my understanding of how I, a woman, a Black woman, an African, a child of immigrants is viewed in many different settings, and like a chameleon, sometimes I adapt myself to the environment or disrupt it like a Lion hunting for its prey. Read more>>

Marcella Palazzo

I keep my creativity alive by giving in to it. I allow the ideas to flow and allow myself to be inspired during my day to day life. I find that works a lot better than if I try to force ideas or creativity. If I feel burned out or uninspired, I know that it’s time for a break and I allow myself to take one. Maybe that means not choreographing for a while, or spending more time outside of the studio. I usually get inspired by something during my break, and that’s how I know its time to go back! Read more>>

Marissa Wood

Working in high tech can be a challenging and fast-paced experience, but it is also a field that values creativity and innovation. As a high-tech worker, it is essential to find ways to keep creativity alive and stay motivated. One way to achieve this is by pursuing hobbies and interests outside of work. In my case, painting, snowboarding, kayaking, crocheting, and travel are all activities that allow me to exercise my creativity and help me stay inspired. Read more>>

Launa Romoff

I am always inspired by artists, what they do and how they do it. I have a very curious nature. I go to museums, art shows, visit other artists studios and on my walks, I walk 15 miles a week, look at the art and sculptures that are all around LA and a lot of times take photos with the sculptures by becoming part of them. Read more>>

JD Slajchert

Endurance is key when it comes to creativity. It’s important to manage your energy and check-in daily on how you’re dividing that energy in order to keep your creative spark alive. For me, I find that my creativity comes in waves, therefore I break up my writing throughout the day to match and align with these creative cycles. I never force the pen to the page, rather, I flow with the waves as they come. It’s certainly a challenge though and is something that—like all things—you get better at with practice. Read more>>

Nick Ferrucci

My creativity is dependent on whether or not I’m actively being a student to something or someone. It’s always been important for me to take myself out of my comfort zone and put myself into a situation or opportunity where I know nothing. It’s especially crucial at times when I think I know everything. With age there is a great temptation to assume an “expert” or “master” role at something we’ve spent our life doing, but that’s an illusion leading to quicksand. The older I get, the greater the challenge is to fight against that. Being a student, failure, humility, and small victories along the way have helped my creativity grow exponentially. I would also say, my artist peers and friends who generously give me wisdom and insight into the art spirit. Holding space for those kinds of conversations and connections are infinitely valuable to me. Read more>>

Sarah Jacobs

For both commissioned and personal graphic design projects, I would say variety! It took me years of professional deadlines to realize that when I’m stuck on a design, or not feeling like great ideas are sketching on paper, I can move to the computer. When I’m out of ideas there, I’ll return some client phone calls or work on billing. Usually my best designs emerge from a brief period of rest – taking a fresh look later in the day or even the next morning. Read more>>

Zach Reynolds

I watch a lot of films and study other directors to see different ways of telling a story. Keeping the mindset of a student helps because I’m always wanting to learn something new and being able to add that to my work helps me keep my creativity alive. Read more>>

Kj Bennett

I’m EASILY inspired. I’m such a fan of the creative process. My mind is always working and I’m constantly writing out ideas for concepts and things I’d like to work on. It kind of stems from wanting to create a world of my own, under the Joee Spacey umbrella, and putting myself into those ideas and concepts I’d like to see into the world. Wanting to give people a piece of who I am with everything I make. Read more>>

Laneya Johnson

I keep my creativity alive is by being outside in the world. The world holds so much beauty that it’s very easy for me to find so much creativity. I also love seeing fashion icons that were before me paving the way for me to be creative. Another thing keeping my creativity alive is myself because I’m always finding new ways within myself and my sketches to make something new and bring something new alive. Read more>>

Jeff Bower

When I was a small child I entertained everyone at my daycare center by singing and putting on an impromptu show. Creativity for me has always been a river flowing throughout my life. I found that being active in several different disciplines (acting, writing, singing, etc.) helps to bring energy to all the different areas of creativity in my life. The other key for me was using both sides of my brain. I have a BA in Mathematics and a MFA in Theatre. By bouncing back and forth and utilizing both the practical and creative sides of my personality, I was always able to keep pushing out new works. However, like many people, I found the pandemic to be a serious dam on the flow of creativity in my life. Read more>>

Deepali Bhandari

What is creativity? A quick search on the web can result in many close attempts to define the term. However, the term ‘combinational creativity’ caught my eye. While most definitions tried to equate creativity with originality, this one rested on the foremost fact that “Creativity” is vastly overrated. On the other hand, Read more>>

Darren Villegas

I need to constantly seek out inspiration. It may come in the form of other visual artists, musicians, or just from hearing people sharing their perspectives on life and art. I also try to not take for granted the beauty in nature and architecture that surrounds us all daily. I try to remind myself that everything that surrounds us in the physical world was imagined into existence at one point. That’s pretty inspiring to think about. Many times I enjoy entertaining imaginative ideas even if I’m aware that there is no payoff or likelihood of the idea coming to fruition. It’s still a great exercise for the imagination. I kind of view the imagination like an organ, like our hearts, or brains. The more we exercise our imagination, the stronger and healthier it remains. I find great purpose in creating. And I believe the imagination is the genesis of creation. Much like the heart is the pump that keeps our blood flowing through our body. I save images I see on Instagram that inspire me. I try to remember to revisit those images when I have time, so that I can really appreciate the beauty in them without being distracted. Read more>>

Zhen Chen

I would give everything a try especially for things that I thought I would not be interested in. I would also try to stay out of social media once in a while since nowadays, social media would always send you stuff that they thought you would be interested in. It is nice if you have some time to kill, but you could get much more creative if you walk out of the door and give something new a try. Read more>>

Victoria IAMLOVEHUG

I keep my creativity alive by constantly creating and brainstorming ideas. Writing my thoughts, feelings and goals daily to see them. I also like to stay active on exploring new creative approaches that I can learn. I am mainly focused on working on multiple projects so pushing myself to create out of my comfort zone is new to my routine. And in my life now traveling, and making crazy good art is my main goal. I am currently moving forward with recording parts of my life like a movie and also having fun with my art process. It’s been inspiring to see my creative process from another perspective. Read more>>

Lauren Garcia

Creativity looks different depending on where I am mentally, physically, and emotionally. Often, I take myself on a date to the theatre. I choose a production based on what I need: to laugh, to cry, to ponder – usually all three. I expose myself to new stories. It’s refreshing. Otherwise, I enjoy coloring in my Hocus Pocus coloring book, taking pictures of coffee shops and loved ones, journaling, or finding fashion inspiration. I also love to clean and organize. Is that creative? Read more>>

Ingrid Jordan

When watching movies or TV series I teleport myself to that particular scene or storyline. I don’t just watch movies anymore, I stare into the director’s soul to understand the mission. My creativity comes from a combination of elite actors and legendary directors. Read more>>

Jenny Baumert

I keep my creativity alive by constantly trying to find inspiration around me, if it’s not there then I go find it! For me, the ocean is my main source of inspiration. When I get into the water and go below the surface, an entirely new world surrounds me; it opens up the floodgates of my mind and ideas begin rushing in. To keep the creativity alive, I try to create something every day, if I can’t physically shoot something then I’ll retouch a photo or plan an underwater shoot or go out to a show and capture stills of that. Read more>>

Chelsea Thatcher

Creativity is like the ebb and flow of the ocean’s tides. At times, it’s a powerful wave crashing into the shoreline, carrying with it a rush of artistic ideas and inspiration. During these moments of high tide, it’s easy to get swept away in the flow of creativity. I embrace these moments and simply go with the flow. But, there are also times when the tide is low, and tapping into one’s creative source can feel like a challenge. To combat this, I like to experiment with different methods for sparking my imagination. Whether it’s taking a walk in nature, picking up a new hobby, reading a book, or simply breaking away from my routine, I find that these activities help to rekindle my creative flame. Additionally, surrounding myself with other creative individuals and exposing myself to a diverse range of art forms helps to keep my creativity thriving and inspired. Read more>>

Jelisha Jones

Creativity isn’t something that can be controlled or forced. It’s like the wind. Free. Flowing. Constantly moving. I’ve tried to force my creativity in the past – force stories, projects, collaborations, or events – and they were always missing that “thing”. Read more>>

Carsen Johnson

I keep my creativity alive in knowing that I serve a limitless God in terms of CREATIVITY! The God that made everything around us or the people that made certain things (buildings, airplanes, etc.) breath lives in me! So just as He is creative, I am as well. I always pray over my business and ask God for different products or ways to make things that others don’t! Not saying that no one else has created what I have, but to do something different and appealing to others that will keep clients for years to come and so far it has worked! Read more>>

Alexander Nichols

I am always thinking about new weaving themes and get inspired by colors, nature, holidays, cultures, animals, the ocean, movies, charms, beads, and things that mean something to me. I love pop culture and did a series of weavings featuring toy characters and their colors. Some of pop culture themes are Pokemon, Marvel, DC, Sponge Bob, Trolls, Disney, Minions, Nightmare Before Christmas, and Toy Story. For Pokemon, I used Pokeballs, character keychains, a Pokemon watch, and their colors. For Nightmare before Christmas, I used buttons of the characters, figures, pumpkins, skulls, and colors from the movie. Read more>>

Devika Blasi

Keeping creativity alive; but what exactly is creativity? Are you born with it? Is it something you can learn? Does it come from a certain part of the mind? These are questions that many people ask and that I have spent a lot of time researching. I think that all people are born with creative tendencies, and consciously or not, decide whether and how much to use it. Creativity is somewhat defined an engagement of the mind that enables alternative ways of thinking that create connections that can connect questions with actions. So, how do I keep it alive? First and foremost, I try to channel negative energy into creative energy. Some of the other traits that I believe add to keeping creativity alive are good sleep, positivity, non-conformity, diversity, nature and a slightly chaotic environment. I am often inspired by travel and the different colors, sounds and environments that we encounter when we explore different areas. Whether it be in your backyard or across the world, there is always something new to be found. Color to me is very inspirational. My collections have often been influenced by the two places that I call home which are Colorado and Southern California. The beach and the mountains. You can call my style “Boots on the Beach”. Read more>>

Syvonne Richardson

Creativity has always been a part of me, but sometimes we do get our blocks. I try to go back to what started it all for me. Vintage fashion shows, Classic black and white movies, taking time out to meditate, and collaborating on projects with other creatives to get the juices flowing. Read more>>

Mysti Cozart-Smith

Creativity can mean a lot of different things to a lot of different people. I would say that my ‘flare for the dramatic’ as my father had called it; came from an early age of listening to him preach as a very charismatic preacher. I grew up in a household where we talked a lot and listened just as much. A very spirit-filled home with so much love and warmth and encouragement. Read more>>

Vera Yates

I have love being creative ever since I was a kid. I love making things. When I am creating, I feel happy. Mostly I love working with paper and pictures. My main thing is card making follow by scrapbooking. Of course every now and then I experience creative block. Whenever I experience this, I have learned the best way is to take some times off and just walk away from whatever it is I am working on. I might pick up a book to distract myself and give myself the break I need. Or, if I am under deadline, I still force myself to walk away and start browsing for other unrelated craft to get myself excited. Read more>>

Lily Bushnell

I keep my creativity alive by surrounding myself with things, people, and enviornments that spark joy and creativity. I love bright colors and eye catching patterns so my house and work space is filled with fun! Creativity is a big part of how I make my income so staying fresh and inspired is very important to me. I like to do things daily that help keep my brain active and creative, whether thats pinterest or playing a game that gets you to think outside the box! Read more>>

Patrick McNerney

I typically have some sort of side project that is creative for the sake of creativity. Currently, I’m working on a short film with another work colleague of mine, Daniel Jones. If not working on the short film, I play guitar or make short videos. I find that often, keeping the creative part of my mind busy keeps me positive and allows for that creativity to bleed over into my work life. In general, if you feel inspired, you tend to manage and lead better. If you allow yourself to get swept away in the current that is day to day life, you lose perspective and oversight. Somehow, flexing the creative part of my mind, allows me to avoid burn out and also keep bringing or nurturing innovation at our company. I find many of our employees are highly motivated creative types too. As a business, we foster creativity and innovation. Read more>>

Scott/Alexis Scott DaRos/Alexis Deprey

It’s very important for us to make sure that we’re still having fun! That’s why we started doing this- because we’re passionate about it and we have fun collaborating and creating. There are times during a long or difficult job where we might start feeling burnt out – like we’re completing checklists and doing managerial tasks instead of being creative. To counter that feeling, we make sure that we work on personal passion projects between client jobs. An example is our original claymation short series called Magical Cat, where we’re in complete control of the creative and we’re free to try new ideas and techniques without any risk. It’s kind of like a reward after delivering a project! We can loosen up and have some fun. But sometimes even Magical Cat can feel a little too much like work, so it’s nice to have other outlets for creativity that aren’t tied to our jobs. We tend to be hard on ourselves if we’re not producing the kind of content that people expect from us, and that anxiety can get in the way of our sense of creative freedom. Separate from each other, we have our own creative endeavors like music and illustration. These activities allow us to stay in that creative mindset without any kind of pressure from either external or internal sources. Read more>>

Derek Brown

My creativity attempts to die daily. Heck, it almost feels suicidal at times. It’s like every time I look around there is something attempting to stifle me. At the same time, the challenge of overcoming those feelings, coupled with knowing that if I don’t continue I will fail is what keeps me going. Read more>>

Kaitlyn Gaskin

Following the journey of other artists, working out, visiting new places, and even reading helps keep my creativity alive. When I find myself in a rut, I just take a step back and do things that bring me joy and that usually helps. Read more>>

Ulrike Kerber

1. Learning: I have always been curious and enjoy picking up new skills, tools, and technologies. After many years of working as a designer in the entertainment industry, I re-started my education in Hyperisland University’s MA program for digital mangement. My first master’s degree was in communication design, so the transition to digital management, which offers fresh insights and a variety of technologies, fits perfectly. I like to stay current, read trend reports, all kinds of literature, and dive into new software learning with tutorials. Read more>>

Giovanni Thompson

I keep my creativity alive by consistently challenging myself with various projects and creative tasks. If an idea pops in my head to put a creative spin on something popular, no matter how difficult or easy it may seem, the artist in me has to do my best to execute it to the best of my ability. With that, it allows me to push myself creatively and amplify the creative juices I constantly have flowing. Read more>>

Fania A Castro

The main way I keep my creativity alive is by consciously choosing to step out of my comfort zone and passionately pursue projects that present multiple levels of complexity and interdisciplinary interaction. For decades, this practice has allowed my brain to develop new neural pathways where creativity has become second nature. Read more>>

Kensy Suazo

As a photographer creativity is very essential. As a mother myself, I was able to experience maternity from my own lens. Maternity is an important stage in our lives because we bring new life into this world, however we forget that maternity is something that makes us even more beautiful both inside and outside. I keep my creativity alive by finding ways to demonstrate the world the different facets of maternity. I keep my creativity alive by brainstorming about how my client’s features and their beautiful bellies will be able to shine even more than usual in a photograph. Read more>>

Alex Follas

I keep my creativity alive through downtime and new experiences. I find that taking the time to be creative for just me is the most important. I don’t have to share it with anyone. I get the freedom and comfort to go at my own pace or switch it up. Sometimes it looks like putting my headphones on and dancing in my room. Other times it is singing or self-portrait photography. There is no agenda and I have complete control. I just go with what I’m feeling at the moment. I also tend to feel inspired when I experience new things. I love learning new skills and meeting people. Every new thing adds a little more perspective and understanding of the world around me. Read more>>

Juan P Soto

Watching films is my main source of inspiration, admiring other peoples work makes me excited about doing projects. Normally the moment I get stuck creatively I sketch people, observe life, and eventually watch films again. is hugely important to understand others, see their flaws but their strengths too, talk to people you love but also strangers. It makes imagination fly higher. Read more>>

Annie Combs

Running a business based off of personal creativity can be challenging at times! Being the owner and sole employee of Enjoy The Perk has many perks in itself but it also means that I am mostly on my own when it comes to coming up with new ideas. I believe that one of the best ways to keep your creativity alive is by staying interested and invested in what you are doing or creating. If you are committed, enjoy what you’re doing, and want to see your business continue to grow, you can find new ideas everywhere around you (at least for me)! I am constantly searching for and thinking of new things I can change or add to my business to help it grow. Although it can be challenging at times. it can also be one of the most fun parts! Read more>>

Erik Stone

Having come from a family of creative types it became a natural thing to follow the same path. We have all heard of the writer who gets writers block. Creative powers stop. The big question is why and how to overcome it. This can happen in any form of creative expression. My creative interests include but not limited to, playing and creating music, drawing/ painting, photography, and writing. Do I get stuck at times? Most creative people will answer yes. The following steps may help. Read more>>

CrysE B.

I keep my creativity alive by continuing to learn and digest content that keeps me inspired. Also, ensuring I’m passionate about the things I do so that nothing feels like a chore. Read more>>

Thomas Keller

I learned alone time ago that if I limited my creativity to a particular artform I would be doomed to failure. I know many artists focus on one medium and master that and that works well for them. But we are all not alike and a very limiting belief is to model what everyone else is doing is the path to success. I’ve grown to see that as a mistake I and others make every day. As I progressed as an artist I reached what I call crossroads. A place where inspiration appears inside me and I have the choice of following it or staying with what is safe. Beginning as a pastel artist which was a very natural medium for me I was successful creating beautiful spiritual paintings. Several years later when my family moved to the southern U.S. I stood in my backyard which was full of trees unlike Los Angeles that we left. As I looked at all the fallen limbs a thought appeared within me. Read more>>

Jonny Zeller

It’s not always easy. Sometimes your brain just doesn’t want to be creative. And that’s ok! Creativity can strike at any moment, so I consciously try to keep my mind open for inspiration. It takes practice, but after a while, it becomes second nature. Sometimes my creativity can be sparked by a person I see in the street or even an ad on a billboard. If my headspace is open and has a particular project (or multiple) running through it, the chances of finding inspiration are much higher. Read more>>

Craig Thornton

I’m always looking for inspiration. By pursuing various other interests, I always have new ideas. I like to see what different artists are doing in various mediums. I follow a variety of artists and galleries on Instagram. I love science fiction and fantasy movies, and am continually seeking out either a new movie or re-connecting with old favorites. I also like to read science fiction books, and often a trip to the bookstore can help if I find myself stuck. Last but not least, I try to let new ideas flow through my work as I draw. Read more>>

Flair Shay

I keep my creativity alive by taking current trends and elevating them or taking yesterday’s old to a revamped new level. I love things that are unique and have their own identity. My business is all about umbrellas. I have taken a simple umbrella and upgraded it to block sunrays, it folds inward so you don’t have to worry about rain water getting everywhere, there is a oblong c handle for carrying and the custom image we can put inside or outside for self advertisement, We are constantly in our creativity kitchen cooking up new ideas! Read more>>

Denise Johnson

I keep my creativity alive by seeing the beauty in everything and always try to snap a picture, whether it is a Portrait, a candid, or a photo of nature. I love sharing my nature photos. My creativity really shines through in every photo. Read more>>

Zhenya Masko

It’s definitely not just one thing! First of all, it’s a lifetime meditation. I keep my mindset at the present moment and keep practicing this for many years. It’s just one of my good habits. I focus on my breath and the surrounding objects at the same time. It is quite difficult for the first time, but if you keep practicing, you’ll settle in. The present moment is a vast ocean of the creative and inspiring ideas. Read more>>

Juliebeth Delgado

Doing what I love every day and sharing it with my students have helped keep my creativity alive. My students bring such positive energy when it comes to art, and I love being able to come up with exciting ideas together. They help me with my creativity; really get me to think outside the box. We do silly art challenges sometimes like drawing the easter bunny as a superhero or Olaf as Cruella de Ville. Also, I love seeing my student’s reactions once they see their finished product. It gets me all excited with them. Read more>>

LaTonya Venters

How I keep my creativity alive , is by always looking for new things I can do or learn ,Pinterest always helps me with creativity when trying to see what is new or what I can learn. Read more>>

Christine June

I always have a side project I’m working on – something that doesn’t necessarily bring in income, but something I want to try or experiment with. Currently, I’m working on a series of self-portraits which has turned out to be surprisingly healing. Read more>>

Shannon Hickman

I usually get inspired by checking out the work of other creators at local art shows, online—or even some of my close friends make cool stuff that inspires me. The cool thing about acrylic pour painting is that there are so many different techniques to try. So whenever I feel like switching things up, I’ll find a new way to create a painting and see if I can make it work. Or sometimes if I come across a technique I haven’t tried yet on Instagram, I’ll save that post to an album and come back to it when I’m needing the extra inspiration. Read more>>

Felix Preciado

What works for me, Is the ability to go from realism to surrealism. Sometimes I break away from trying to make something look real and get back to how it all started, which is drawing and painting comic books. Venturing out and creating new things and combining the realism with cartoons. It really helps to keep the creativity alive. Read more>>

Amanda Thorne

The past couple of years felt like I really had to do more soul searching to keep my creative brain functioning. I personally love to take random road trips, or unexpected adventures to spark my creativity. I usually find little nuggets of inspiration in the most random places. Sometimes it’s as simple as a pretty landscape on my drive to work or a knotted tree that looks otherworldly. Read more>>

Susan Johnston

Adventure always frees me from the daily grind and allows me to see things in a new light. Adventure can be experiences, meeting new people, doing something I haven’t done before, doing something I have done before a totally new way. Read more>>

Rickie Perryman

Keeping creativity alive isn’t the easiest thing to do. Sometimes I feel like my creativeness isn’t there at all. Browsing Pinterest believe it or not is the best way I know how to keep myself feeling creative. Seeing everyone else with all of their ideas spark an idea of my very own. Sometimes I could look at a color scheme and have an idea just like that. Everything around me gives me an idea. Read more>>

Evetta Whitley-Brown

“Creativity block” is a real thing and sometimes it does get hard to come up with ideas for content. What I like to do to keep my creativity alive is passion projects in between my design orders. I basically choose a brand that I see in a store and recreate it from logo to packaging. Doing this allows me to push myself to come up with ideas that will not only strengthen my creativity but could also land me an opportunity to work with that brand if they see my work. Read more>>

Chey Myers

Well its hard that’s for sure! But simple! To keep my creativity alive I change things up! Instead of doing the same thing over and over it helps to try different types of mediums and styles! Some examples in my case would be that I’ve done makeup products, soap, jewelry, resin art, tie-dye, hydro dipping, pour painting, regular painting and digital art (graphic design)! Which at the moment happens to be my favorite! In one year I was able to teach myself how to use procreate on my iPad and I am able to create my own style of graphic/digital artwork! Read more>>

Sarah Creasman Barnett

I like to challenge myself with new projects and subject matter. Lately, I’ve decided to be more selective with the commissioned projects I accept so I can focus on a new body of work that I am really excited about. Read more>>

Miss Britney Rae

I surround myself with people, places, and things that remind me that I’m alive. I want my work to have an authentic purpose and make a real difference in the world. I travel a lot for the life experiences, which in turn become invaluable life skills and knowledge that I can then process, translate, and pass on through my art. Building and sustaining deep bonds and connections with fellow artists and thinkers I meet along the way is essential as well. When I find a genuine connection, I am able to share myself with someone else in the most natural way – a part of me that’s truly comfortable in my own skin. I have many complexities that make up who I am, who I am becoming, and I am intending on embracing them all. I have an innate passion to challenge corrupted ideologies around me that try to tell me who I should be. It takes more than a spark – it requires an all-consuming fire to be authentic in a world constantly trying to minimize or erase your existence. I don’t work just for practical reasons or waste my energy overworking at a job I hate. I trust that what I do must have a deeper purpose. Read more>>

Jill Oscar

I am in an art studio at least once a week studying and creating oil painting. Painting is Mentally stimulating for me as well as creative. Having the discipline it takes to sit in front of a painting and problem solve prepares me as a makeup artist. Read more>>

Matt LeBris

The creativity that shines through our work with The Decoding Success Podcast stems from one word: curiosity. By getting curious and finding the answers to what we’re curious about, it’s developed a sense of curiosity within that is rather unmatched. That creativity has allowed us to push out our content in different ways to reach new audiences. To that point, without our curiosity, our creativity might not be on the level in which it is. So, to bolster your creativity, I’d suggest getting curious. It doesn’t mean you have to be a podcaster or content creator, but get curious in your life. Questions to ask should start with: “how?”, “why?”, “when?”, and more. Read more>>

Briana Morris

To keep one’s creativity alive, one must live a full unapologetic life filled with risks, pain, adventures, and laughter. Creativity is the evolution of moments. Whether the moment be singular or swarming with people, penetrated by excruciating stillness or the clamor of convulsing barbarity it is a moment nonetheless. And if we dare to live more moments with boldness and take a deep gaze, creativity is living all around us. From wall-to-wall, from the milky way to the ocean floor, it’s a living breathing thing and all we have to do is tap in. My creativity stays alive by keeping my eyes open, loosening the strings of my heart, allowing my mind to explore, and giving my spirit an opportunity to wonder. Allow myself to mingle with the pieces of me that live in freedom, curiosity, awe, and courageousness. I keep my creativity alive by walking in fear, permitting blank pages to bleed, and empowering the seeds of my mind to take root. It is indeed beautifully unapologetic and complex. Read more>>

Shantel Davis

I keep my creativity alive by not giving up. I am a go getter. I also believe in if first you don’t succeed try try again. I do that in any work skill or hobby that I am trying to make a career out of. Jehovah helps me to keep my creativity alive. Read more>>

Deana Hicks

Living in the desert southwest there is constant inspiration. I love the desert and its plants and creatures. The work of local photographers and painters continue to inspire me and get the creative juices flowing. Read more>>

Armina LaManna

One could say that those of us who discovered the need to be constantly creative find it difficult to live life without that aspect. Wether we be photographers, painters, musicians, or stage artists. Storytellers in the theatre particularly depend on artistic collaboration in order to feel whole. During the lockdown, it was that inability to be creative with fellow artists that contributed to such heavy feelings of despair. That’s why so many of us created work digitally, over zoom, outdoors – anything to continue to be creative and to feel connected with other artists and with audiences. Read more>>

Andrew Robinson

I would say movies or a good book. I love adventures movies and I love to read and research ancient history. If I’m in a position to where my creativeness isn’t blossoming, I’ll go watch an old favorite. Underworld Evolution is a go to movie for me. This movie never gets old to me. It opens my mind every single time I watch it. I’m infatuated with the hybrid Michael. He gives me the idea of being unique and the one that has something innately that everyone wants. Being unique is a modest mindset I carry. With this mindset I believe I can generate distinctive ideas that will allow me to stand out and sort of differentiate from other designers and creators around the world. Read more>>

Aniya Reed

I keep my creativity alive by staying creative . I am a very observant curious person I’m always wanting to know how would something look in art form . For example I am a cake artist at times I make realistic food cakes just for fun so if I see a banana split icecream I’ll then do the entire icecream over in cake form . Another way I stay creative is living in color , I HAVE A CRAZY OBSESSION FOR COLOR . colors speak thru me and for me . I found ways to say things in color without saying it . On my free time I go to different art galleries & museums , or I download coloring apps on my phone , also painting . I am heavily inspired by takashi murakami he’s a Japanese artist , Mira mikati , and the list goes on . Read more>>

Gloria Gomez

I believe the creativity Comes with Working I’ve found that creative ideas come after I start doing my floral arrangements. If I wait for the creative idea to come first, nothing would be produced. Work brings results. Doing the craft generates more ideas. The act of making flower arrangements produces more ideas. The act of being creative produces more creativity. Read more>>

Sevag Chahinian

Creativity doesn’t always come easily. It can take a lot of effort to find inspiration and stay in a creative frame of mind, but the work demands it. It’s particularly difficult when I’m working on several commercial shoots which can sometimes feel repetitive, but what’s worse is when I’m in between projects. To keep my creative juices flowing I actively look for and explore original thinking even if it seems impossible. Read more>>

Joanne Swift

Creativity is part of my identity and its something that feeds off my emotions and awareness of life. It is an energy that needs to be constantly stimulated and developed in order to keep on the pulse of the moment and staying relevant. Staying relevant can mean moving to a new country, reinventing your environment or learning new technology or techniques or even immersing yourself in another creative arena. Read more>>

Brandon Watson

Learning the craft is often a unique journey from every creative I would say. Figuring out and learning my process to stay creative and not comparing myself to others can always be crippling to creating something fresh. I’ve learned that focus and discipline has been essential to staying creative and finishing projects.  Read more>>

Fabiana Faria-Mata

I keep my creativity alive by traveling at least once a month, connecting with nature on hikes, spending time with my family and friends… And even sometimes it can be as simple as listening to one of my favorite artists. Read more>>

Bleugangsta

My creativeness come from my life experience. Everyday it’s something to write about. A situation I haven’t addressed yet. My life experience is literally my muse. I’m always purchasing beats before I even finish a project. Read more>>

MaKayla Washington

I’ve been involved in many projects. Most of those projects pertained to music, modeling, or business initiatives. When you know what your passion is, I believe that can develop creativity. You also have to challenge yourself, and want to be better. By definition, creativity means “the use of the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.” I would also add on and say that creativity is about finding what matters to you and cultivating it into an idea or creation. This year I recently found a few things that interested me. I’ve always had a passion for owning my own business and providing a service. I recently opened up my own wedding officiant business. This is a needed service for couples whenever they want to legally marry. I aimed to create a business that weren’t like the others. I didn’t want a typical name like, “MaKayla The Officiant.” I wanted a name that pretty much summed me up. “The Dazzling Wedding Officiant” is my business name and it is self explanatory. I chose the word “dazzling” to describe my uniqueness, boldness, and exceptional skills. Also, within my business my services are tailored to the client’s needs. I aim to provide exceptional service with a personable touch. I want my clients to feel comfortable. Creativity lies with the beholder. Anytime I officiate a wedding I want to put a personal stamp on it to make the couple feel great. Officiating requires great personable and communication skills. I believe that requires creativity. Read more>>

Brandon Jordan

I keep my creativity alive by “taking the time to smell the roses.” What I mean by this reference is that I enjoy every moment in my life. My creativity may come from an artist’s music video, photos in a magazine, or simply watching a movie. I can have a spark of an idea during my daily routine, then I expand my vision from there. Read more>>

Jeanice Deeb

Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge. I love to find out how things work, why they work…etc. I like to learn new techniques, which help me expand my thoughts and add to the design process. Visiting unique exhibits and galleries are exciting for me as well as attending the latest local cultural event. Be it art, music, food or wine, I’m fortunate to have good friends to share these special times with. All this broadens my mind and allows the creativity to flow. Read more>>

Swizzle

I keep my creativity alive by drawing from real life experiences. Living life allows anyone in the world to be connected to an endless supply of source material. The day I stop living is the day I have nothing else to talk about. Everything from the literature I read, relationship experiences, past decisions and the love of the game between my competitive peers keep my story alive. Therefore, I will always have something to say untill I take my last breath. Read more>>