One of the most challenging aspects of creative work is keeping your creativity alive. If only it was as easy as taking a nap or giving your creative muscles some rest, but as countless creatives have shared with us, keeping one’s creativity alive is something that requires effort and intention. Below, we’ve shared some of those perspectives, stories and advice.
Louey Peraza
I have found that constantly looking for alternate sources of inspiration seems to help me stay creative consistently. I tend to explore different kinds of music pretty regularly which always helps to give me a different perspective to approach creative problems. Sometimes trying different art forms helps to reengage with fresh ears as well. Read more>>
Chris Kato
I think by just constantly being inspired by everything around me, movies I watch, music I hear, video games, sports, current events. My biggest issue is having so many ideas that I won’t have time to realize them all, especially at the pace this industry moves. But there’s nothing more inspiring to me than seeing great work. Read more>>
Catherine Fernandez
This is a great question honestly, keeping my creativity alive is as easy as going to an art gallery or botanical garden. Just listening to music will spark an idea. Another really fun thing is taking yourself to a craft store or a secondhand store and just looking at textiles and fabrics and finding things that you love and then creating that within your work. Read more>>
Stephanie Nunn
As a profound visually impaired person, life can be challenging. From getting out of bed to being a part of life! I respect the basic senses! If one is challenged the others will be able to showcase life outstandingly! I depend on my other 4 basic senses! They allow me to be creative! I have inner vision that isn’t justified by many as a basic senses. I’m my mind it’s the “smoking gun”! Read more>>
Adrian Byrd
That’s a great question. I keep my creativity alive by the thought of not failing the people that depend on me like family and friends. When I am giving a task I follow through with the best of my ability to get the task done. The work effort that I put in comes around full circle and gives me the drive en thusiasm to keep going. Read more>>
Julia Capallo
I believe that creativity can be influenced by our personal experiences and seasons of life. I keep my creativity alive by building it into my routine. My work as a graphic designer requires a daily use of creativity, though I also strive to maintain my own art and writing practice. On a personal level, creativity has helped me express emotions and ideas in a therapeutic way. Read more>>
Kyle Mayfield
Hell, It ain’t always easy I’ll start with that. Especially throwing in my health issues. Being diagnosed with hEDS, RA, PoTS, Degenerative Disc Disease, amongst others, let’s just say it has been harder lately than it ever has been. I have to remember why I do music. Why I am creative in the first place. Read more>>
Mari Casas
Keeping my creativity alive is all about nurturing it with the right blend of inputs and influences. Read more>>
Kate McFerren & Christopher Commons
Within KatDog studio, creativity is a constant conversation. We follow companies or people on social media that inspire us. We consume art, media, literature; we love watching great movies to analyze and learn from them. Messages or emails are sent back and forth on work that we love. Read more>>
Derrin Gleaton
How do I keep my creativity alive? Well, for starters, I have a vision that I have to see come true. After every project that I complete, as soon as I’m done, I’m always thinking what’s next. I never want to be complacent, so I have to continue working until my goal is achieved. Creativity is fun when it’s your passion, and will always keep you alive if you love what you do. So to answer the question, the way I keep my creativity alive is because I love what I do. Read more>>
Zach Walton
As a musician, keeping my creativity alive is crucial. Every aspect of it from writing, to improvisation, to mixing and mastering requires creativity, especially if you have any desire to stand out and keep up in what has become a very saturated market. Keeping creativity at a maximum, though, is incredibly tough, but there’s a few ways that help me manage. First and foremost, take a step back. Read more>>
Eric Sanchez
I’ve always had a knack for creativity. I graduated from Long Beach State with a Bachelor of Arts, although I have to admit, I wasn’t entirely sure where I was headed after high school. What I did know was that I had a deep love for all things artistic and design-related. Read more>>
Juliana Jumper
Being a professional creative, keeping my creativity alive is one of the most important aspects of my career. I am constantly looking not only at the work of other photographers, but reaching beyond into the depths of other mediums that I find interesting. I think as artists we are all telling stories within our work to some degree; whether someone is using clay or a camera the approach is the same at the heart of it. Read more>>
Enisa Ray
Being creative while baking is a wonderful way to infuse your personality into your culinary creations. These are some of my tips to help me be creative and maintain creativity in the kitchen: Read more>>
Sarena Danou
Keeping creativity alive is an extensive blend of a variety of concepts. The first is patience. One culprit many creators face is the idea that they must always be creating. It is okay to take your time. It is okay to take a break from different types of expression until inspiration comes back. Read more>>
Elijah Howard
I keep my creativity alive, by have a moments to myself! Moments to think, moments to Dream, moments to Manifest! And most importantly moments to rest. I feel like creativity is endless, traveling different parts of the world can inspire creativity, listening to different music, trying new foods. But for me creativity sparks more during my alone time. Read more>>
Jensen Savannah Nichol
Maintaining creativity in the constantly evolving world of content creation is both challenging and essential. One of my key strategies is to embrace the ebb and flow of creativity rather than forcing it. When I find myself facing a creative block, I’ve learned that it’s essential to recognize it and not push myself too hard. Instead, I take a step back and intentionally disconnect from my work. Read more>>
Taj Carter
What’s funny is I don’t really see myself as super creative. I think it’s more of I have an eye for aesthetically pleasing material, but I wouldn’t label it as being creative. My environment as a whole is what motivates me to create; home, work, social media etc. my environment influences my mood, and if my mood is consistently balanced I’m clearheaded to create. Read more>>
McAndress
The moment I left my 9-5 office job everything changed. I had just graduated from college and had been working in a little design agency in LA, where I met my-then boyfriend. It was a less than ideal workplace, so we decided to leave. From that moment on, we became our own boss. Read more>>
Valeriia Puhach
As a tattoo artist I need to stay creative to develop my art for people. But it’s the people who keep me creative and giving me the energy and excitement about every project I do. Read more>>
Dominique Howard
I keep my creativity alive by surrounding myself with what inspires me, which is art. Be it an art gallery, live music, theatre, seeing a movie, reading a book, watching reruns of my favorite shows or even a conversation – I pull inspiration from everywhere. Read more>>
Elle Christine
The opportunity to explore your creativity can be found anywhere, at any time. In my experience, creativity is only lost when we allow the repetitive nature of our daily routines to take away our appreciation for detail. Working as a content creator, part of the main job description is to be able to express creativity in an inspiring manner. Read more>>
Destiney Hett
I think people perceive creativity as an endless wellspring that some artists or creators possess. However, I don’t view it that way. Creativity ebbs and flows for me. At times, its presence is so overwhelming that I’m flooded with ideas and thoughts. Other times, there are moments when I attempt to tap into it, only to find the well seemingly dry. Read more>>
Aria Li
For me, I find that the biggest creativity killer is my ego. In my artistic career I often find myself yearning for immediate success, attention, or gratification, which leads me to launch projects before they are ready, or to get easily dejected or frustrated when my projects don’t get me the gratification I yearn for. When the latter happens, it further affects my creativity, making me lose my motivation to continue to create. Read more>>
Rosella Papale
Creativity is a force of nature. It’s a muscle that thrives on every ounce of use, growing stronger and more marvelous with each flex. But let me tell you something intriguing—creativity, just like you and me, occasionally craves a breather. When that happens, I step back and rest or change tasks. Read more>>
David Kaufman
The more I learn about myself the more my creativity grows. I feel like so often my creativity is spurred when I’m not actively seeking it out. Creativity is interesting in that way. I study and practice my craft constantly. I love this part of the process; consistently adding tools to my toolbox. Creativity is what you do with your tools. Read more>>
Tatiana Mullin
Playing with different art mediums and going on photo adventures is what keeps my creativity alive. Just centering myself around art whether it be by reading, watching a documentary to painting and actually seeing the world in new ways on a photo walk. Read more>>
Wilson Getchell
Input leads to output. Reading, listening to music, watching movies; learning songs written by others – I find that doing these tasks keeps my own creative engine running. Read more>>
Allison Odren
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sat and looked at a blank page thinking, “I’ve got nothing! I’m not creative enough.” The overwhelm of “being creative” can really stop you in your tracks and keep you from making anything at all. This past year has been a significant learning experience as I’ve battled these feelings, and it all started when I read the book Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert. Read more>>
Sarah Lindholm
To keep my creative spirit vibrant and thriving, I constantly seek inspiration from various sources, from the latest trends in photography to the timeless elegance of classic art. I believe in the power of collaboration and often engage with other talented artists and photographers to exchange ideas and explore new perspectives. Additionally, I am an avid traveler, and the diverse cultures and landscapes I encounter during my journeys infuse fresh energy into my work. Read more>>
Mustafa Eshanzada
Usually when I have been having too much of a stream lined life and Saturday blends in to Tuesday and every day just feels the same for too long, a big bon fire of creativity just bursts out. It starts as an idea and I just really push forward and bite the bullet so to speak and tell myself, just launch it, launch your product, launch your campaign etc. Read more>>
Khadijah Fair
I keep my creativity alive by constantly seeking new knowledge and understanding different systems. I believe that even small things can spark big ideas, regardless of the industry you’re in. I love learning and exploring new concepts, which helps me generate fresh ideas for my work. Read more>>
Shana Simone
Keeping creativity alive is so essential to the evolution of any artists career! This can be done in so many different ways, but I have found that keeping my creativity alive has come from within myself as well as my circle of family, friends and colleagues. Since a young age, I have studied various vocalist and artists in a variety of genres. Read more>>
Rashamell Scott
I keep my creativity alive by simply keeping it fresh with new ideas and inspiration from everywhere around me. I use emotions from the day, and also past experiences in my childhood that had me in a happy place. I think about those things a lot. Read more>>
Debashis Bhattacharyya
Well that’s an interesting one , I guess you not only foster creativity , you also need to continuously improvise to keep it alive. In the recipe development realm , you do get “creators block” and you are out of ideas. There are days when you want to create a new dish , and you don’t know what that would be . Now everyone has their own methods , mine is simple . I open my fridge and pantry and see if I can spot anything that might help pave the way. Read more>>
