Perspectives on Staying Creative

We’re beyond fortunate to have built a community of some of the most creative artists, professionals, and entrepreneurs in the world and one of the most important questions we ask them is around keeping one’s creativity alive. Below, we’ve highlighted some of those responses.

Jessica Iliana

Whenever I feel like my creativity is not flowing as I wish, there are three methods that I like to use to get myself back on track. First, I change my environment. Depending on how much time I can set apart, I might go for a hike to clear my mind and get inspired by nature or take a trip to learn from different cultures and get inspired by people. Read more>>

Carmen Strength

I try to constantly expose myself to new experiences, ideas, and perspectives to keep my creativity alive. I read books, articles, and essays across various genres and topics that helps me gather diverse perspectives and insights. I engage with different forms of art such as music, visual arts, and films. Stepping away from work and allowing my mind to wander helps refresh my creativity. Read more>>

Lavina Randhawa

Creativity thrives when we nurture it. And to nurture it, I keep myself inspired, I challenge my comfort zone and I have a lot of fun with photography. There are few techniques I use to keep my creativity alive: 1. Travel and Explore: New environments spark curiosity and a fresh perspective. Even a local park that I haven’t visited before can offer unique compositions and lighting. Read more>>

Chance Sanderlin

I nurture my creativity by venturing outdoors, where I perceive everything as artistic expression. Whether it’s grand structures or tiny treasures on the ground, each holds potential for inspiration. My artistic expression manifests through graphic design, crafting pieces, and experimenting with a Broad ranging clothing combination. Read more>>

Vivi Byrne

I believe that the recipe for keeping creativity alive will vary person to person, but for me that has recently been by rediscovering my sketchbook. I graduated from art school almost a year ago and am currently working a corporate design job but going back to. what I did before college has been my solution. Read more>>

Tarreyn Van Slyke

Creativity is a habit! While we all have moments of extreme inspiration paired with spells of doubt and lack of imagination, creativity is like any other muscle, you need to keep exercising it. I think we all tend to think of it as capital C CREATIVITY – we need to be artists or makers – when the reality is that creativity manifests in any area of our life that we let it.  Read more>>

Ryan Vance

My creativity never really dies, I mean I’m always thinking. That’s something that for better or worse, that I don’t really have the ability to stop, which can suck at times. I guess I spend a lot of time focusing on and planning out what I want to like consume creatively. Usually depending on what I’m working on, that kind of motivates my viewing habits or whatnot. Read more>>  

J P Anderson

Creativity has always been very important to me. When ideas come to me throughout the day, I take them seriously, I sketch them or write them down. Perhaps not all of them will be completely realized, but I give them space in my imagination. I allow myself to take time to dream, and to experiment with materials or ideas. Read more>>

Wynne Neilly

As an artist, it’s really easy to get caught up in comparing yourself to others and putting judgement on yourself for “not keeping up”. We are constantly bombarded with seeing the best of what other people make as its displayed on our phones. It’s inspiring to witness the art that other people are making but it can also make you get in your own head! Read more>>

Xiaotong Lang

While working and doing illustrations, I always came across many captivating references that are not just limited to illustrations and paintings. I found myself constantly looking at movie footage, hand-crafted dolls, and even scholarly essays that explained the historical background of the patterns used on ancient artifacts.  Read more>>

Rashmi Ranganath

As a creative person, I am inspired by various things, such as art materials, experimentation, work, and the audience. When my family and I moved from India to Australia, we came across aboriginal artworks during our travels to central Australia. The indigenous people create unique visual art with earthy colors and simple dots.  Read more>>

Lanisa Chacon

In the beauty industry, we have trends and techniques that are constantly changing and evolving. As a balayage specialist, frequent education is a must but also I am inspired by the amazing and kind clients that sit in my chair. Together, we build trust and I am able to be creative all while still giving them what they are looking for.  Read more>>

Kerry Warnholtz

• By creating space, and weaving these spaces into my life. The space allows me to slow down, so I have time to reflect on what’s important, what gives me purpose, brings me real and lasting joy and allows me to be more intentional about how I use my time and the people I connect with. • I’ve always been curious about the world, people and nature and how amazing this world is and the potential we have to do amazing things.  Read more>>

Natalie Moore

I keep my creativity alive by keeping up with my self-care. My self-care comes in the form of promoting a lasting healthy & happy mental and physical lifestyle. To do this, I eat nutritiously and limit processed foods, industrial seed oils, and alcohol. I try to move my body every day, even if it’s just to walk my dog or do a 20-minute workout.  Read more>>

James Arnold

I have a vivid imagination and I think my creativity really comes to life when I am video editing.I really love editing I think more than actually shooting the video because in the editing is where the video really comes to life. I love trying out new ideas and I often draw inspiration from others creators,they also inspire me to create something awesome as well. Read more>>

Laurencia

I love this question because I actually started doing things to keep my creativity alive, recently. I do different activities every day but something that I do regularly is writing. Last year, I started writing a few pages of my notebook every morning. I write about anything and everything: what happened the day before, how i’m feeling, what’s making me feel stressed or happy. I basically write what’s currently on my mind. Read more>>

Brent Smith

I keep my creativity alive by being inspired by my own personal experiences throughout my life, As well as experiences of others from people I know Stories I have learned or can relate to. I love storytelling through movement and dance, anytime I get a Vision or opportunity to showcase that I try to create. If it motivates you, it deserves to be shared with the world. Read more>>

Ilirjana ‘Lala’ Sehu

To keep my creativity thriving, I treat it with care, much like nurturing a delicate plant. I actively explore out new ideas, concepts, and experiences, constantly pushing boundaries. Embracing failure is crucial, as it often leads to unexpected discoveries. I prioritize rest and relaxation to recharge my creative energy. Read more>>

Laura Rath

Creativity needs time and space to flourish. During busy seasons of life, it can be hard to relax and create, so I try to be intentional to leave unstructured time during my week so that I have freedom to really look at things, to study them, to play around with lines and compositions, and to experiment with different techniques and colors. I think curiosity also plays a big role in the development of creativity.  Read more>>

Ame

As a person who relies on creating things as part of their income, fostering creativity has always been part of a self-care act as much as exercising physically and mentally. I cannot wait for inspiration to strike as it pleases, otherwise that may be too seldom and far in between. I realized through many different times of my life that I can actively look for inspiration instead of waiting for it to come to me. Read more>>

Klarissa

Creativity is like a muscle. The more you use it, the stronger it gets. I find that engaging in a weekly practice of using creativity helps me thrive in this area. A way I have learned to grow in this area is through social media. One of my favorite songwriters, Andrea Stolpe, regularly shares songwriting tips and challenges for writing on social media.  Read more>>

Cristina Martinez

It’s easy not to consider or remember that I am an artist sometimes. This fact was especially present 5 years ago when i began my business. Between wanting to provide outstanding customer service and needing clients to like my work, I decided the safest route was to cater to the style they ask. To deliver their ideas on what would be their ideal photos/videos best for their commercial businesses. Read more>>

Sarah Slurpie

My creative space is alive solely because I’m still learning how to live . While I’m an open book when asked specifically I’m very hidden even though I appear on the outside transparent I’m very opaque and hard to understand if I were to describe myself. Rather than being blunt and direct I use creativity to show what I’m feeling , living , experiencing and its meaning when trying to communicate. Read more>>

Zac Mihalko

To stay creative I am constantly searching for inspiration in my environment. Since my medium is music, I find the most inspiration from meeting and watching musicians in my town. Athens, Georgia is a great place to get inspired creatively because of the warm community that welcomes new ideas and promotes innovative sounds.  Read more>>

Katie Blasko

This is such a double-edged sword! Giving that being creative is quite literally my business, it is surprisingly easy for me to lose my creativity in each project; whether it’s a watercolor wedding crest or products being designed for a specific retailer. So I am sure to make time every few days to just paint and create whatever comes to me in the moment with no rules or guidelines! Read more>>

Toby Riley

To keep my creativity buzzing, I make sure to dive headfirst into a smorgasbord of experiences. It’s not just about design; I believe in soaking up everything from trying out new cuisines to exploring different hobbies and tech gadgets. There’s something magical about the unknown that sparks my imagination. Read more>>

Clinton Cornwell

How do I keep my creativity alive? I think firstly it’s important to work on things that you are passionate about and are relevant to you. I’ve been thinking a lot about technology and social media and their often poisonous roles in our lives. Since my mother passed in 2019, I am very compelled by horror films.  Read more>>

Aj Rhone

I keep my creativity alive by taking from what makes me most happy weather that be my childhood movies or shows or art and monents in time that i connect with. Read more>>

Jessica Qinyue Luo

I’m Jessica Qinyue Luo, a Chinese award-winning female director and producer, currently in the final stages of completing my MFA in directing at Loyola Marymount University. At the heart of my artistic journey lies a deep commitment to storytelling, manifested through my roles as both a director and producer of short films/commercials/music videos.  Read more>>

Ronny Ambers

Man thats a amazing question. Some days are eaiser than others no doubt. Setting goals making checklist of things that I have already done helps alot. Maybe its a certain angle through a mirror during golden hour. Maybe its using photoshop to minulapte light or even AI to create objects in photos. Recently I’ve been creating more than ever due to the fact that I have this challenge going on to myself.  Read more>>

Michela Nale

I always find new inspirations going on trips, seeing new things get me inspired, could be places I’ve never being before or art exibithions or even talking with people or watching a movie.. it’s important to be open minded and travelling is the most beautiful thing we can do to keep that creativity alive. I used to do lot of photography’s masters research at the beginning of my carrer to find my own style, but now I find my inspirations somewhere else. Read more>>

Monizz

There are two things that help keep my creativity alive. One my personal life from moments that have marked me as a person, whether those days I was feeling desolate, excited, or just another regular day to find muse for my lyrics or anything else I work on. Read more>>