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.

Morgan Webber

Creativity definitely ebbs and flows just like anything else but one thing that I’ve done to keep my creative brain alive and well is to stop taking orders that don’t bring me joy. It’s taken many years and a lot of work to get to this point but I’m so happy to now only take orders that fill up my creative cup. Read More>>

Kimberleigh

I keep my creativity alive by telling myself, “To grow you, have to be willing to get uncomfortable, nothing will ever grow in comfortability.” The best ideas for creativity come from within, finding something that inspires, if that spark is there, write the vision and make it plain to help make an idea come to fruition, never know where it may lead. Read More>>

Jorge Jaime Montoya

Every day, I face different challenges. I believe that simply not staying still, making slight changes to my routine, keeps my creativity alive. When I mention this, I refer to the order of things, like if, instead of eating fruit first, I drink protein before, or perhaps if I decide to get dressed completely before having breakfast. Sometimes, I choose to wear different shoes when going to work. I don’t let the routine make everything boring, although getting bored sometimes can lead to creativity. Read More>>

Yuri Ortiz

I feel that all my inspirations and works come from an endless source that sometimes is hard for me to handle. My creativity is a beast that never rests. I don’t use the word “beast” in a negative sense, but rather as an acknowledgment of its power. It’s not that I struggle to keep it awake, it’s that sometimes I don’t know how to make it rest. Read More>>

Eugene Rose III

In my office, I have a poster of Ingmar Bergman looking through a directors viewfinder. His movies, among others like Paul Thomas Anderson, David Fincher, and Boots Riley, have kept me going. Creating art in a vacuum does nothing for the soul. You must search for ideas, old and new, to create something that is uniquely yourself. Read More>>

Andrew Travis

Being present and true to myself is how I keep my creativity alive. The experiences I gain from the present moment helps shape how I create and interact with my world. By acting in a natural way I have the opportunity to tap into my own pool of creativity. Read More>>

Douglas Robbins

Creativity is such a unique topic because it’s not tactile, like love. But it’s everywhere and in everything that was ever created. Creativity and inspiration go hand in hand. Without one you most likely won’t have much of the other. And both need our protection and our attention. Read More>>

Ian Taylor Schlitz

I maintain my creative drive through a structured approach that revolves around three key elements. Firstly, my dedicated following plays a significant role in keeping me inspired. I have amassed nearly 7,000 subscribers on my YouTube channel, many of whom express their support through fan-generated art, uplifting comments, and expressions of gratitude for the positive impact my content has had on their creative journeys. Read More>>

Kesia Stevenson

I keep my creativity alive by finding light in every situation. I’m inspired by little things everyday that sparks something in me that wants to recreate, but add my own twist to it. I’m obsessed with creating, especially with my hands and as long as I can do that, I’ll always find something to make or revamp. Read More>>

LaToya Forman

Creativity is life for me with music being my first love. I’m asked all the time ” how long have you been singing?” The answer is all of my life. I can remember entertaining family and friends as young five years old with Stephanie Mills’ “Home”. The question is how do I keep my creativity alive? Actually creativity keeps me alive. Read More>> 

Kateari Cesspooch

I keep My Creativity by Medicating with Cannabis regularly. ..Also with the help of my pharmaceutical medication’s for being bipolar. Depending on the Turpines that day will determine My creativity. Read More>>

Dominique Leshay Alston

Creativity has been the lifeblood of my journey, infusing every facet of my diverse experiences. Drawing inspiration from my background in acting, modeling, singing, dancing, and coaching, I’ve cultivated a holistic approach to keeping my creativity vibrant and alive. Read More>>

Jade Koetz

A lot of times, in my industry, it can be easy for photographers to get so deeply immersed in client work that everything blends together, and it can be hard to come up with new, fresh ideas. To help me combat this, I love scrolling through Pinterest for inspiration when I am feeling creatively blocked. From there, I put together lists of sessions and visuals that catch my eye to get my creative juices to start flowing. Read More>>

Tyler Gilbert

The creative drive has fortunately always come easy to me. I suppose being a natural observer and people watcher played a big part of this. I’m constantly observing people and asking myself why they do the things they do, even if its down to the smallest of details, like the words they chose to use. Read More>>

Angelo Reyes

As someone who has always been a creative, it has not been the easiest to always keep creativity alive. I have been a creative for about ten years now. The element of creativity allows for new perspectives to be formed as well as set a trend for inspiration. With social media, it is easy to be able to set creative trends that will either inspire others to follow trends or to create new trends. Read More>>

Buster Moody

There are a few things that I’ve found personally helpful for remaining creative. The foremost is to surround myself either with people or with ideas that inspire me. The etymology of “inspire” is “to breathe life into” or to stoke the fire inside, so when I’m feeling like I need a creative boost, I’ll reach out to friends and other creatives who I know do work that excites me; or I’ll essentially start a pile of books, generally by artists who always make me want to explore new ideas with my art- whether that be subject matter, technique, style, composition, or general attitude toward creation. Read More>>

WOODY JARRETT

I believe most people possess creativity in greater quantities than we realize, but I also think creativity is greatly misunderstood. As children, society generally encourages us to be creative…from Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, to imaginary friends, creativity and imagination are qualities that are generally embraced. However, as we age, speaking about our “imaginary friends” might just get us committed. Read More>>

Gina Farrar

Creativity is a language that our soul speaks so keeping it alive is a simple as following what inspires me in the moment. For me, creativity is finding joy in the beauty around me and bringing that into my studio time. Read More>>

Sabrina Fattal

Creativity is something that I feel as though all people, not only artists struggle with keeping alive. I personally am struggling with it right now, but I found that community and new challenges always brings back the magic and excitement to creating. Read More>>

Sophie Gragg

Maintaining my creativity is a fundamental aspect of my role as the EIC of The Luna Collective. To nurture my creative spirit, try to be an active consumer of just about everything in my life. Whether it’s discovering new music, recognizing emerging talents to feature, or paying attention to the visual art that comes up in my daily life, I draw inspiration from a wide range of sources. Read More>>

iCEYDONi

I keep my creativity alive by constantly seeking inspiration from diverse sources, engaging in creative activities, and staying open to new ideas and experiences. It’s all about nurturing a curious and imaginative mindset. Whenever I feel like I am in a creative runt , I live life and do things that bring me joy. Read More>>

Prestys Blakely

That’s a great question because creator’s block is certainly a thing! I like to view life through a lens of creativity as much as possible. I practice this by discovering new spaces to work remotely and trying new foods or tea flavors. I am also inspired by the outdoors, creative play, and cultural experiences. Whenever I feel a creative block, I immerse myself in others’ artistic works. Read More>>

Josh Funk

It hasn’t been easy to keep my creativity alive as a picture book author over the last handful of years. In the world of picture books, I’m mostly known for my silly, funny, clever, and creative titles like Lady Pancake & Sir French Toast, Dear Unicorn, My Pet Feet, and It’s NOT Little Red Riding Hood. Read More>>

Julie Mazzoni

Fortunately, mosaic art is a slow art. It can take weeks or months to finish a mosaic. The problem is more about deciding where to channel the creativity. I keep an art journal where I jot down ideas or illustrations for later. Read More>>

ANINDITA BISWAS

One of the most important ways that I kept my creativity alive was to stay curious, ask relevant questions, explore new ideas, and never stop learning. I highly encourage divergent thinking, which is the ability to see multiple solutions to a problem. Exploring various possibilities is something I practise. Stepping out of my comfort zone and taking on new challenges is something I vouch for. Read More>>

Kevin Bennylee

The way I keep my creativity alive could be considered my own TOXIC TRAIT. lol. Let me explain…. We as real creatives all share one thing in common (for the most part), we can be our own worse critics. We can put some real pressure on ourselves to do the best job we can and make our next project better than our last. Well….. take that concept and multiply it by like 10!!! thats me. Read More>>

Nikhil Korula

I think a big part of creativity derives from inspiration and the best way to stay inspired is to constantly take in music. I spend a lot of time listening to albums while reading liner notes, driving to music and seeing live music. It trains my ear to hear things I wouldn’t normally be thinking about. Read More>>