Cherie Cprsp

I have always been a creative person, and my art is the canvas in the pulse of New York. I bring it to the people across all five boroughs, drawing energy from the streets, the culture, and the city’s ever-moving rhythm. Read More>>

Eliza Vezina

I’ve discovered that when my creative well runs dry, or I’m struggling to find a starting point for a project, simply paying attention to my surroundings can be incredibly helpful. Interior design, in its multitude of forms, is everywhere we look. Read More>>

Abby Marra

– I would say I am a pretty creative person and so it is important to me that that shows in my business and products.

– I stay updated and informed as best I can on pop-culture and the newest trends hitting the market. With this said, I also keep in mind what’s timeless and will be stylish throughout the years. Read More>>

Cynthia Zhuang

I believe that art comes from life. To keep creativity flowing, one must have a deep love for life itself. I enjoy sketching, capturing everyday moments with my pen, and observing the small details that often go unnoticed. Read More>>

Teni Ayo Ariyo

Creativity, for me, is simply noticing. I nurture my creativity daily through curiosity, storytelling, and intentional pauses. I keep my creativity alive by making space for inspiration in unexpected places. That could mean journaling before the day begins, having deep conversations with other creatives, or just observing my world with a sense of wonder and openness. Read More>>

S N Montoya

This is a fun one!

A lot of my creativity comes from the things around me, so I do my best to stay busy and keep active to continue to draw in new ideas. Read More>>

Kabir Mcneely

I’ve found exposing myself to the work of other artists is one of the best ways to maintain my creative energy. I’m always really energized by seeing great performances from other actors – like watching Jamie Lee Curtis perform that dance sequence in “The Last Showgirl”, was such a game changer for me recently. I think that’s one of the best things an actor can do to learn the craft as well – is to watch movies, tv shows and plays and really watch the performances. Read More>>

Samira Anderson

I look for art in everything, if something inspires me, I get to work immediately. I love to create, music is one of my strong suits so whenever I can, I’m working on that. I do feel like it’s a good idea to take a break and step back. That’s one way of keeping my creativity alive, being pushed doesn’t always help me, I need to be able to work at my own pace. Read More>>

Grier Coleman

I am a costume designer, so being creative is part of the job. Sometimes it’s easy and sometimes it’s very challenging. The good thing about costume design is that it isn’t a solo activity. I might spend time alone reading, researching or drawing, but the bulk of my work is a collaborative experience. Read More>>

Eric Woods

My creativity is who I am. Since third grade, I have been a creative artist, starting with a short story about an alien lost on Earth. Since then, I have been a storyteller. I have written stories and created worlds in a variety of ways, from short fiction to stage plays, to screenplays, to eventually novels. Read More>>

Alexis Canela

I try very hard to keep my creativity alive by always trying out new recipes or techniques. When orders slow down I make sure to keep baking and decorating even if it’s just for my family. I also like to try and keep up with the current trends and put my own creative spin on them! Read More>>

Bina Maracchini

It is a difficult task to keep my creativity alive, especially when it comes to financial freedom as an artist. With all the challenges that I faced, it made me learn how to balance my creativity with situations that occur unwillingly.
Or works that aren’t creative enough, and I turn it on creatively. I find it very healthy for a creative person to create from deep inside their soul because it is what keeps creativity going. Read More>>

Cormac Dow

I keep my creativity alive by letting it roam free and feeding it constantly. Just doing simple and fun things like taking a bit of time out of each day to let your ideas run free in a sketchbook or creating something completely different from your usual media– my favorite alternative form of creating is cooking and baking– will help your ideas grow and develop. Then, make sure you consume plenty of media that makes you happy and inspires you. This is how you keep my creativity alive and flourishing. Read More>>

Tesher Rudnick

For me, keeping my creativity alive is done by always trying new things. Whether it be narrative or composition-wise, experimenting always helps. I’ve also started saying yes to more genres of projects that I haven’t done before. Just recently I wrapped shooting a Dark Comedy, something completely new for me. Read More>>

Lane Wallace

Experimentation leads to innovation. For me, the key to staying creative is to constantly be experimenting. Be observant of your environment and draw inspiration from personal experiences, the experiences of others, and art that speaks to you. Read More>>

Lauren Green

The key lies in recognizing that creativity isn’t a flame in danger of flickering out; it’s an ever-present force there for us to tap into. I try to cultivate an abundance mindset around art-making, a practice that keeps me from falling into a rut or stressing about perfectionism. And when my inspiration does wane, I try to go out and immerse myself in nature. Beauty is all around us, at all times, waiting to astonish. Read More>>

Maggie Dunn

I think equally as important as creating is being a consumer of art and always being curious. Just as important as sitting down to block a scene, it is important to watch a good movie, go to an art museum, read an exciting book, observe people on the subway, attend a concert. Read More>>

Maricarmen Ramirez

Music is the lifeblood of my creativity, a constant pulse that shapes my art. I move through genres like a traveler exploring different landscapes—each song, each lyric, a doorway to a new world. My mood dictates the soundtrack, and in turn, the music becomes a mirror, reflecting my emotions onto the canvas. I dive deep into lyrics, dissecting them, pulling out hidden meanings, and transforming them into visual stories. Read More>>

Michael Coulombe

that I do find it difficult. It seems now more than ever we have constant distractions – phones, tablets, computers, television. We are continually bombarded with information that is harder and harder to avoid. Read More>>

Emily Franke

When I think about my creativity, I think about the act of creation; of a product at the end of a process.

My very first college class was Acting one and I remember climbing the stairs of the drafty building tucked away in the corner of campus my first day. I knew that I loved telling stories and being creative and that theatre satisfied that insatiable need to express myself. Read More>>

Leigh Ann Van Fossan

Being an artist who loves to paint landscapes, my creativity is kept alive simply by spending time appreciating my natural surroundings. I love to hike, explore, take walks. I love to go out driving at sunrise or sunset, just to capture the scenes that I’d like to paint. Nature is endless fuel for my creativity. Read More>>

Olivia Szydlowski

I love to play pretend and use my imagination! Dressing up in different outfits for modeling is so fun because I get to become different characters and tell stories with my pictures. I get lots of ideas from my favorite movies, cartoons, and books, and I love making fun videos to share on Instagram. Read More>>

Claudia Escobar Benton

Observation is at the heart of my creativity. Living near the LSU Lakes, I am surrounded by nature that constantly inspires me. From towering trees to the ever-present wildlife, every walk feels like an immersive experience—an ongoing conversation with the world around me. Read More>>

Argon Vancouver

My creativity is tied to my ethos and my ethos, which has me creating every day, is this:

I believe that collectively and individually, our lives are positive and worthwhile when we create more than we destroy. Read More>>

Kofi

I nurtured my creativity by immersing myself in environments that sparked inspiration, like networking events, and museums, and engaging with content aligned with my goals. Exploring various approaches to similar concepts helps keep my mind sharp and constantly evolving. Read More>>

Iris Sang

This is a big question!

One of the things I enjoy the most when I was back home in Beijing or during college time in NYC was to take long walks around different neighborhoods. Read More>>

Sydny August

The first thing that comes to mind is giving yourself the ability and grace to take breaks. Your brain, creativity, and antenna has a chance to reset. I don’t think of it as being lazy or unproductive since it’s all part of the process. Read More>>

Zelene Jiang Schlosberg

It seems to me there are two ways to “be creative.” One is simply to get lost in thoughts. This is a self-starting process and requires no stimuli. Just let your imagination take hold of you, and let the journey play out. And I focus my creativity by using hands, hammers, scissors, by working on canvases: this process can never be replaced by AI or machine learning. Read More>>

Huny Yi (tony) Hsu

As a visual creator, I strive to stay close to reality by paying attention to various social issues and understanding different perspectives. Especially when it comes to social topics, I maintain a neutral stance, absorbing diverse voices. This mindset constantly fuels my creativity and ideas. Read More>>

Queenroyald’usse

THE WAY I KEEP MY CREATIVITY ALIVE IS BY MEDIATING AND MASTERING WHICH MEANS I SIT IN MY CAR EVERYDAY /NIGHT AND LISTEN TO BEATS AND COME UP WITH SONGS THAT EITHER DESCRIBES MY LIFE OR RELATE TO OTHERS. I WRITE AND FREESTYLE TO RELEASE MY STORY . Read More>>

Milla Petuskey

To keep my creativity alive, I view my relationship with it as I would with any important relationship in my life. Just like with a lover or close friend, creativity needs nurturing and care to thrive. There are times when creativity flows effortlessly for me, and other times when it feels distant or blocked, but that’s natural. Read More>>

Robert Isaiah Wright

I feel the most creative when I’m alone, driving, with music blasting. I listen to the instruments, the way everything flows together.

Before I fell in love with creating videos, I took the time to understand music, playing instruments, breaking down sounds, learning how a song tells a story. Read More>>

Sarina Kinnunen

Although I am a creative person, there were times I didn’t feel inspired. Although those feelings can be hard to work through, I found that a couple activities have helped me to overcome and move forward. Read More>>

Sherry Liu

Since becoming a mother, I’ve often felt like clay being relentlessly kneaded—my child’s presence both shatters me and reshapes me. While pursuing my MFA at SCAD, I’ve been shuttling between classrooms and playgrounds with my two-year-old son, watching his crayon scribbles and my sketchbook grow into a symbiotic relationship. Read More>>

Vio Soedarsono

There are times when I’ve felt completely uninspired, but trying new things and looking at familiar things from a different lens often reignites my creativity. As an artist, I enjoy experimenting with new materials, from yarns to leaves to clay. Read More>>

Mitra Gruwell

As a fashion designer focused on upcycling, sustainable event producer, educator/program developer and serial entrepreneur, I keep my creativity alive by constantly checking in with my WHY. Although I’m not formally educated in anything I do, I’ve built all of my experiences around identifying unmet community needs and designing creative ways to meet those needs. Read More>>

J.e. Jack

A shot of whiskey and two Alka Seltzer…no, I am kidding. But jokes aside, it’s hard to answer this question because how do you explain how you breathe? I think the thing for me is that I am a very curious person and like to discover the what and why for things. Read More>>

Hannah Rosenberg

I keep my creativity alive through the art and beauty around me. I draw inspiration from what I surround myself with–whether it’s the music I’m listening to, art I’ve seen recently, fashion, my environment, a game I’ve played, something I’ve read, or a concert I’ve been to. I look for inspiration in everything I can and find joy in keeping my horizons wide. Read More>>