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.
Jordan Can
I do a lot of scouring for something new. Not just music, but art, poetry, people, small nothings, for inspiration. There are so many people that make beautiful art, that sing to the world, and have so many emotions and stories, and there’s very few that can see them. Read More>>
Carletta (BREEZIE) Bennett Aka..Art by BreeZie
To keep creativity alive, I’ve learned to meditate and decipher my dreams and take in Sounds that resonate within my sprit. I See without hearing; I listen without thinking; I Feel without touching; I Create with NOT always knowing the outcome. When observing the world, I fixate on one minute detail that sparks an interest. Read More>>
Savannah Gillispie
An artist I really admire once told me, ‘If you make a living by being creative and you don’t have a creative outlet that doesn’t make money, you will lose yourself.’ That’s so true. When your creativity becomes your income, it’s easy to let it become purely functional. Read More>>
Carolina Enciso Leal
By allowing yourself to be bored and curious. I believe creativity is something everyone has, the thing is that some poeple don’t allow it to come to life. Read More>>
Celeste Rehm
I keep my creativity alive by searching through pictures that inspire images to push my imagination further and by internalizing famous quotes by Thomas Edison, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and Albert Einstein. I call my art surrationalism, which is related to surrealism but different in how images are chosen to be combined. Read More>>
Joe Fladung, and Jefrey Taylor N/A
One of our core rules is that we never use a setlist. It would be easy to take the low-energy route and fall back on the same songs in the same order every night, but that’s not what makes a dueling piano show special. Every audience is different — different personalities, different requests, different energy — so every room has its own path. Read More>>
Ezra Welborn
There are many factors that contribute to keeping my creativity alive. Maintaining creativity is a challenge that I know will never go away, and it is super easy for things to start feeling like they are becoming stale. Maybe we keep writing in a specific style, or everything we write has similar rhythmic themes, etc. Read More>>
Eric Dillman
Creativity is something you have to fuel, but you also have to let it rest. Anyone who lives a creative life knows what it feels like when you hit a block. Whether you’re an artist, singer, songwriter, author, or someone building something in business, creativity usually comes from that burning passion to create something. And it’s very normal for that feeling to come and go. Read More>>
Gregory Diggs
I keep my creativity alive by drawing every day and pulling from real-life experiences that I feel are worth sharing with others. Sometimes they’re just jokes or awkward moments from my day, while other times they explore more serious subjects that I present through fantasy. I love telling stories and connecting with people on a deeper level through creative work. Read More>>
Matt Fore
I suppose that ever since I was a kid, I always had a clear vision of what I wanted, or at least what I thought I wanted at the time. Read More>>
Maricarmen Maffioli
I’m a firm believer that creativity thrives in a vacuum of one, but evolves through the perspectives of many. Collaboration is my favorite way to keep my energy high. Whether it’s a formal brainstorm or a casual check-in with a peer, hearing how someone else solves a problem often sparks a ‘missing link’ in my own process. Read More>>
Kenneth Durant
I live life, I take time away from music and do regular living so that way it gives me something new to write about because at times we can get burned out when we’re just constantly focused only on creating the next song or the next verse. Read More>>
Alex Mesrobian
I try to find inspiration in anything and everything. For a long time, though, I worried about what people might think of the different creative things I do. I’m a stand-up and comedy writer, but I’m also a scratch musician. Read More>>
Tay Katour
Creativity for me comes from staying connected to how I feel and what I’m experiencing in real life. I’ve learned that creativity isn’t something you force. It’s something you protect. For me that means allowing myself space to explore different ideas, whether that’s through music, building something new, or even just observing the world around me. Read More>>
Elliot Olson
I’ve been drawing and creating in various forms since I was a child. You have to be curious to be creative, I think; you have to want to know more, and do more. Read More>>
Renee Smith
For a long time I believed creativity needed perfect conditions … a Pinterest worthy studio, plenty of quiet time, and inspiration that appeared at my beck and call. Life taught me otherwise. Read More>>
Karan Zielke
That’s a great question. I really try to not force the process. I love to crank up tunes in my studio and just let design ideas flow—from sort of getting lost in the music. I can honestly look at many of the pieces I’ve created through the years and remember exactly what I was listening to at the time. Read More>>
Catherine Nuñez
I keep my creativity alive by tending to it every day. I choose to stay curious—to move through the world in awe of the quiet, constant acts of creation unfolding around me. Nature, in particular, is an extraordinary teacher. A walk in the park, a glowing sunset, even the rhythm of changing seasons—these simple moments remind me that creation is always happening. Read More>>
Yunet Solorzano
I keep my creativity alive by making space for the projects that live closest to my heart. While Olive & Fable is built around commissioned portrait work for clients, I intentionally create room within the business for projects that serve something larger than myself. These are the stories that remind me why I became a photographer in the first place. Read More>>
Rostyslav Litvitskyi
In the design world, 12 years can feel like a century. Tools change and aesthetic trends shift overnight, so it’s easy for a senior professional to settle into a ‘signature style’ that eventually becomes a cage. Read More>>
Ro Banner
One of the ways I keep my creativity alive is by staying really close to real moments and staying true to what sparked Bridal Content Besties at the beginning was. Genuine moments, artfully captured with heart. Couples these days want their wedding to feel authentic and shareable. Read More>>
Brianne Valentino
I keep my creativity alive by going to local art museums and galleries. When I watch movies or TV shows sometimes the topics presented give me ideas for my next painting series. Read More>>
Laura Monk
How I keep my creativity alive is actually less about trying to “be creative” and more about staying curious about life. Creativity dries up when everything becomes routine and transactional, so I try really hard to keep putting myself in new environments, meeting new people, traveling, moving my body in different ways, or even just changing up my daily rhythm. Read More>>
Amun Uddin
Being a content creator requires a lot of creativity, but if I’m being honest, somedays it’s hard to bring ideas to life or even think of new ideas for content. Read More>>
Danny Augustine
Creativity is my breath, a continuous flow of inspiration that shapes my thoughts and feelings into art. Through meditation, I release the chaos of the world and embrace the beauty of expression. It’s a beautiful release that turns worries into vibrant lines and colors. My creativity is endless. Read More>>
Venom Clothingg
I keep my creativity alive by constantly watching trends in streetwear and fashion while also paying attention to the culture around me. Music, everyday style, and what people are wearing often inspire new ideas for my brand, VenomClothingg. I like to sketch concepts and experiment with bold graphics, colors, and designs that fit the identity of the brand. Read More>>
