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.
Mitch Leff
I look at every new client as new adventure. That starts with going back to the basics and working with them to understand the goals of their organization and what they hope public relations can do for them. Read more>>
Cinematic Radeo
I keep my creativity alive by staying grounded in my roots. Being of Jamaican background and growing up in a suburb but always traveling to the City, it allowed me to see life in a multifaceted and multicultural way. I believe that looking at my everyday life through the lens of a camera allows me to see art and express art in different forms, keeping me focused on new ways to explore creativity. Read more>>
Dawn Davis
For me, creativity is a way of life, not one particular project. Creativity feels like being aligned with who I really am, and in touch with the flow of life. Journaling daily is a great way to stay connected with those things. If I feel the creative urge to make or express something, which is often, I will assess what resources or opportunities are available to me at that moment. Read more>>
Director ZANE
In the ever-demanding world of creativity, finding constant inspiration can be challenging. But, from my own journey, I’ve discovered that the most brilliant ideas often come when we least anticipate them. When I was in school, and before the pressure of expectations weighed me down, there was a raw and authentic edge to my work. Recapturing that essence has always been my goal. Read more>>
Lorenzo Huerta
As a creative, it’s so easy to get caught up in trends, expectations and the constant demand to perform at a high level/consistency. It can get to a point where the best parts of your individuality begin to waiver. Read more>>
Yvette Samick
I keep my creativity alive by attending workshops and seminars that are specific to dog photography. Basically, I never stop learning! It is also great to collaborate with other photographers too for inspiration. Read more>>
Ugo (Android No. 23) Anyadike
Creativity to me is such an important part of life and I feel like it’s what gives all of our lives it’s flavor. Whether it’s the condiments you put on your sandwich, or the outfit you wear out for the day, these are choices that are unique to all of us. As simple as it may seem, this outlook keeps my creativity flowing right along with the blood in my veins; it’s something I can’t escape as long as I’m alive. Read more>>
Chueh-Hui (Andrea) Huang
My inquisitive nature drives me to continually seek out new knowledge and never become complacent with my current circumstances. Additionally, I maintain a strong connection with my intuition and inner emotions. I ensure to set aside dedicated time for introspection, allowing me to listen to my heart. Through this practice, I remain open, adaptable, and, consequently, creative. Read more>>
Jameson Burt
My answer to that question used to be, “Write everyday and work on music everyday whether you feel like it or not.” And there is great value to that tactic. And it’s helped me keep a steady stream of creative work output over the years. These days, I’m more comfortable, taking a step away from the project for a little while if I’be lost focus or inspiration, or letting myself get rest if I feel like I need it. Read more>>
Ben Harrison
I always try to look for connections. I’m talking about how two seemingly unconnected things like a pencil and a bird for example, might share something we can’t see, hear, or touch etc. I’m a musician/composer and I look for a connection between sounds/notes and color for instance. Read more>>
Logan Cole
In a word, collaboration. Filmmaking is a lot of moving parts, of which I am only one. This can make things a bit of a hectic, but at the same time, it also means there’s always some spark from someone else to keep igniting my creativity if it happens to start cooling off. Read more>>
Angela Thomasson
To keep creativity flourishing in Three Elle Creations, I regularly seek inspiration from the world around me. You have to keep the creativity fresh and ongoing. Exploring a variety of other makers, visiting craft shows, or even looking at the latest trends can spark new ideas. Setting aside time for brainstorming and experimentation, without the pressure of a specific project, can also lead to innovative designs. Read more>>
Gabriel Kalim Mucci
Creativity can come from everywhere, and it’s just a matter of how you observe things. A dialogue you hear in a restaurant. A picture you take during a hike. Someone you see crossing the street. As a film director, I like doing this. Observe. Characters. Details. Textures. Read more>>
Dr. L. David Stewart
Creativity for me is a lifeline. It may seem dramatic, but there is a lot of truth in this the older I become. For context, I am a professional photographer, as well as a business strategist. Most of my education, is based on being analytical and being a left-brained individual. When you get older, you realize that it is hard to keep creativity. Read more>>
Biridiana Garcilazo
I keep my creativity alive in many ways, but the most useful is by sketching. I usually start off with pencil and paper, and then I transfer an initial design to my Surface Pro where I add final details digitally. This is what really makes the design come to life. Whenever I sketch, it allows me to create something I didn’t even know I had within me. Read more>>
Ryan Oquiza
I keep my creativity alive by always finding creative inspirations and approaching them from a place of curiosity. I’m a filmmaker and film critic, so I always start with questions. How was this shot done? What was the writer thinking about in this dramatic moment? How did this piece of art make me feel? Read more>>
Adrian Quihuis
Creativity is endless. When you are passionate for creativity, you have to feed your passion. Exploring what is out there, feeding your mind and having new experiences. I go out every day and night, looking for what’s new, what’s out there, what’s different, what haven’t I experienced yet. I go do it, and then I get inspired, I brainstorm, and I go create. Read more>>
Ines Silva
It has been so alive since I was born, that I don’t know how to turn it off, I even think it doesn’t even have that button. I believe that some gifts are destined for each person. From an early age, creativity automatically took over my life, and sometimes it doesn’t even let me sleep, and it consumes me too much. Ideas arise in the most varied situations, like our “ZAIA TOP” design that was born on a simple napkin while having dinner. Read more>>
Elena Aleksandraviciute
I’m all about thinking outside the box and embracing different ideas and views. I love pushing the limits of what I know and trying out new things in my photography. My work often shows the influence of movies I’ve recently found, a book I’ve read, or the trips I’ve been on. I like to steer clear of the usual, traditional photography stuff. Read more>>
Elizabeth Waterson
As a recipe developer, creativity is vital to the success of my brand. And while there are millions of ways to create a meal sometimes it becomes very mundane or boring. I have found myself in many cooking ruts, just like many of your readers have I am sure. We get stuck cooking the same things over and over. Read more>>
Shranjay Arora
Creativity is the lifeblood of my craft. As a filmmaker, cinematographer, and video editor, the quest is to keep the creative flame burning. It’s a journey that takes me through the labyrinth of experiences, each turn and twist offering inspiration. Read more>>
Danielle Pino
It’s easy to get burned out in my field but I use one or more of these tips below to ensure I’m always at the forefront of my designs and projects… Read more>>
Zoe Zhang
Keeping my creative juices flowing is all about finding the right mix of structure and chaos. On one hand, I’m a lifelong learner, always digging into the latest trends and art forms. I devour books, attend workshops, and love collaborating with folks from different walks of life. That helps me stay fresh and inspired. Read more>>
FLAVIA
I view my creativity as a fire deep inside me, and it needs to be fed! By spending time in nature, traveling, listening to music, dancing, time with friends, home cooked meals, reading, and basically by LIVING, I stoke the flames of my creative fire. That then gives me so much juicy inspiration for the art that I create, for the things I talk about, the way I write, what I have to say, the openness with which I can come to the writing room and be able to pour my heart and soul into my music, my craft, my acting work. Read more>>
Pierre-Alain Auclair
I got introduced to the world of art through my scholarship in a design school in Paris. At first I considered myself as a designer more than an artist. After my graduation I started a year long experience in architecture, at one point I got frustrated to find that I had very little to say on the projects I was working on, and that my creativity was lost in the process. Read more>>
Jason Horton
I keep my creativity alive by maintaining a supple perspective, keeping an open mind and heart, being slow to judge, and by making the decision to purposefully extract the lessons from even the most minute experiences. Being a Virgo (Sun), Gemini (Moon), and Scorpio (Rising) as well as a 3 Life Path, I naturally tend to observe life’s experiences, analyze and accept them, then release and relate through my creative channels. The source of my creativity is my perspective. Read more>>
Mersedeh Motahari
I usually try to keep my creativity alive through having a growth mindset. I am open and willing to keep learning new things, there are many other courses, books, and experiences that can help you keep learning , the most and the best effective way to learn is social media for me .For instance, it’s not too late to learn a new language or how to play a musical instrument or how to bring emotions through pictures by capturing special moments for different occasions. Read more>>
Evgenia Ribinik
As a full-time boudoir and portraiture photographer, my creative journey is deeply intertwined with the diverse array of clients I have the privilege to work with. Each client brings a unique personality, story, and vision to the table, and it’s this diversity that keeps my creativity alive and thriving. Read more>>
Lela Luster
What I find really helps with my creativity as it relates to my profession is taking time to binge movies. I find that on those days when I’m feeling “blah” creatively or feeling unsure perhaps about a performance that I have to film and or an audition that I have to get sent off, watching a good mix of different performances and genres really helps me out. Read more>>
Hans Serpa
It’s simple, really. I’m always thinking of creating something small, or big and important, or useful, it doesn’t matter to me. Read more>>
Angelica Willberg
I can only speak for myself, but my creativity just comes to me. It’s not always a specific thing that just brings me creativity, but how I constantly keep creating new art it’s small things like listening to music and just opening up a picture in photoshop and the creativity just comes to me. Sometimes I might see something randomly out on the streets that sparks something in my brain that I can use later when I open up photoshop, mostly I feel the vibes of a song I’m listening to and it gives me thoughts and ideas. Read more>>
Jeff Hulett
For me, I like to keep busy and active and have many irons in the fire. That could be songs I’m working on, fun projects with the kiddos or even work assignments that require creative thinking. It’s hard for me to sit still so this helps in keeping the creative flame lit and burning. Listening to music also helps. Ultimately, it’s about being open. Read more>>
