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.

Cathleen (catweeeni)

I’ve always been a creative person, but I struggled a lot as I got older to keep my creativity alive. Originally, my passion was to pursue a traditional art career. From the second I could pick up a pencil, I would draw everyday and endlessly. But as I got older, I discovered a talent for sewing, and combined with my love for pop and otaku culture, my main creative outlet became cosplay. Read More>>

Hillary Adams

My personal creativity is kept alive by immersing myself in new experiences, connecting with others who inspire me and continually learning. I find inspiration in everyday moments, whether it’s through nature, photography or working with animals. Staying curious and open to new ideas fuels my imagination, while dedicating time to my passions, like pet care and photography, allows me to express myself creatively. Collaborating with others and seeking fresh perspectives also play a big role in keeping my creativity thriving. Read More>>

Jesper Soerensen

As a creative writer, I’m in the habit of observing the world around me with a keen eye. I find inspiration everywhere, even in the most mundane situations, but my mind is more receptive to new ideas and solutions to problems when I’m actively writing or researching. Finally, I tap into my creativity by reading both fiction and nonfiction every day. Read More>>

Lares Torcates

I always keep a sketchbook I don’t care about with me to take away the pressure of keeping it neat and organized. This way, I know I have something to rely on when a painting idea comes to mind throughout the day. I can quickly sketch it out to get rid of the itch, knowing it’ll be there for me to look at later—especially when I don’t know what to paint and I find myself in need of some inspiration. Read More>>

171 Ophélia

171 Ophélia is a brand-new music band, and the three of us are bursting with inspiration and big dreams. Our collaboration feels effortless, we bring our own separate influences and combine them all together and everything just clicks. Staying creative isn’t really a challenge right now. Even though we’ve all been in other music projects before, this feels like the start of something fresh, like the beginning of an exciting journey. So, yeah, we’re in our most creative phase to be honest, working on our first releases, and we can’t wait to share our music with the world. Read More>>

Danielle Mackin

I find creativity everywhere – shows I’ve watched, driving and seeing an image or sunset, or from other likeminded creatives. Read More>>

Miracle Markus

As creative practitioners, maintaining creativity requires both consistency and transformation. The creative industry grows continuously each day. Even within a single month, we can discover numerous new trends that differ from month to month. As creative practitioners, we are challenged to adapt to the conditions of the 21st century and must be able to introduce new transformations within it. Read More>>

Claude Ce’Ross Bailey

I keep my creativity alive by keeping it active, i sell some, i trade some, i give away some freely. As long as can breathe i will be creative, My creativity is my therapy, my medication and my motivation. Read More>>

Bruno Rubeiz

I think that’s the hardest part of any creative job. A doctor goes to work every day and performs an incredibly difficult job where human lives are at stake, while an artist simply has to create every day, which sounds somewhat simple but the truth is that you have very little control over it other than simply doing it. The reality is that creation has many different shapes and it’s usually far from a linear process, quite the opposite. Read More>>

Aryn S Youngless

As a publisher and an author, creativity is key. Creativity is the light at the end of the tunnel, the salve to my wounded soul. The thought of a world without it is one that would most definitely fall into darkness and disarray. Read More>>

LUCIA LIN

I keep my creativity alive by constantly seeking new inspirations and staying curious about the world. As an illustrator and picture book maker, I find inspiration in everyday life—observing people, sketching natural scenery, and immersing myself in diverse artistic mediums, from traditional watercolor, soft pastel, and crayon to digital techniques. Outdoor sketching allows me to capture real-life details, while researching stories and cultural elements adds depth and meaning to my work. I also love experimenting with different materials, such as Riso printing, screen printing, and collage, which keeps my creative process dynamic and exciting. Most importantly, I embrace a sense of play—treating each project as an adventure helps me maintain both joy and originality in my work. Read More>>

Jan-Tore Oevrevik

I keep my creativity alive through constant connection, inspiration, and a commitment to both learning and sharing. I stay in touch with fellow photographers—both individually and through private WhatsApp groups—where we regularly exchange ideas, techniques, and feedback. I also follow photographers whose work I admire on social media, which helps me stay inspired and exposed to different styles and perspectives. Read More>>

Dylan Rand

To me, creativity is more about consistency and finding new ways to express an idea because you can lose or run out of ideas, but there’s always another way you can convey it. One idea that might give you another. One idea might spark another, creating a cycle where creativity isn’t just about having something new but about reshaping and refining. Read More>>

BLKMJKjr

I keep my creativity alive by staying in my own lane. Although hard at times, I make it a point not to listen to too much new music because I don’t want to be subconsciously influenced to make similarly sounding music. It is however refreshing from time to time to check in with what’s new to get a bead on where the game currently is, but for the most part I try to avoid listening to too much. Read More>>

Jess Evans

I keep my creativity alive by staying up to date on current trends! I will see something really exciting or new to the event space and immediately think up a plan to incorporate my own spin on the idea. I love how vast the internet is now, and how each platform can feel like your own personal Pinterest if you find the right algorithm! Read More>>

Sara Letourneau

By engaging with it whenever I can. As an entrepreneur (a book coach and editor), it’s very easy to focus so much on nurturing the creativity of the writers, authors, and poets I work with that I can lose sight of my own projects. And because my schedule is different by the day and by the week, it’s important for me to practice flexibility and kindness toward myself. If it’s not possible for me to work on my writing after work one night, or if I feel drained, that’s OK. I’ll have time to do it another night that week, and I almost always have time during the weekends to write and engage my creativity. Read More>>

Grace Woodard

Creativity is a beautiful thing and it is not something in which I operate in on my own accord, but within communion and connection to the Creator Himself. My relationship with the Lord is everything and what I credit to operating in creativity. He is the Creator of the universe and we are His creation that gets the opportunity to co-labor and co-create with Him. Prioritizing time spent with the Lord is the key to my creative rhythm. Read More>>

Rick Li

Creativity becomes challenging when I overthink it. After I come up with an idea, I spend a lot of time researching and seeking inspiration, but often I end up finding something that closely resembles what I hoped to create, causing me to aim for something more unique and ambitious. While this process helps keep my creativity alive, it also leads to spiraling and delays in my work. Over time, I’ve come to embrace the feedback that “less is more.” It’s okay to draw inspiration from existing works, as long as I simplify them enough to reinterpret them in my own way. Instead of trying to satisfy every need by focusing on the big picture, I now take a small element I like and build from there. Read More>>

Leandro Rodriguez

The contemplation of nature is my driving force. In every creative process, I am like a child preparing to explore the unknown. It is then that the environment provides me with images and experiences for my work. Read More>>

Anna Fidler

For most of my adult life I’ve understood that I will have kidney failure in mid-life. Despite this challenge, I am not defined by it. The more important parts of my life include being an artist, having a career in higher education and being a single mother to my 14 year oId daughter. Read More>>

Bizzaro Galore

I have been a magician since I was 6. I decided to go “pro” at 13 and thus entertainment has been with me my whole life.

My family never discouraged me from doing anything. They never said “you can’t do this” or “You shouldn’t do that” and I was exposed to a lot of arts and sciences as a kid. (I’m still not sure an 8 year old needed to match Marcel Marceau but here we are) I grew up in the 90s when magic on TV was at it’s height and had all of these amazing stage performers to watch. Thus I got to see a lot of magic and realize I didn’t want to do what anyone else was doing. I determined that if more than 3 people were doing the same thing I would stray away from it OR do it in a way no one else was. Read More>>

Sharla Baker And Jeannie Lim

By trying to find joy and inspiration in the every day things. We are surrounded by beauty…the clear, blue LA sky, the cotton candy sunsets, the vibrant colors of the flowers, the green of the grass and the deep blue of the Pacific Ocean.

Go to museums, musicals, movies, pop up art installations, or just a random stroll down the street and you can see great hair, and creative outfits on interesting people. Read More>>

Swat Kasham

In a world that is filled with situations that can steal your joy and inspiration, I make sure that I fill my mind with imagery that reminds me of how I would disappear into magical stories and fantastical movies when I was a child. I spend time on Pinterest, looking at breathtaking images that other photographers have created. I go back to books like The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. I listen to music that transports me to ethereal worlds. With all these, I imagine creative images in my head and they fuel my creative engine. Whenever I find myself losing that sense of wonder because the world is all to real, I go back to these methods, and I also go back to prayer – where all creativity begins for me. Read More>>

Cheyenne Dowdle

I keep my creativity alive by continuing to practice and singing my heart out via recordings shared online and performing live on stage. Furthermore, I listen to other artists for inspiration in finding songs that fit my voice and songs that I strongly connect with. Read More>>

Savon Washington

I keep my creativity alive by simply living life’ experiencing new things observing things, places, objects, even people. At the end of the day it always teaches me a new lesson’ and I apply what I learned rather it’s good or
bad into my daily life “ I Adapt with any situation I’m in. So when it comes to me being a artist and having certain topics and conversations for songs I’m just talking about my daily life and what I seen, what I experienced, what I felt, or what I learned from being in certain situations, that’s why when it come to certain songs certain people can relate and it hit them emotionally, or spiritually it’s becomes they might have seen ..or felt ..or experienced the same thing an as a artist i just put in a musical format that sounds catchy or used a musical tone that attracts the listener. Read More>>

Rachel Logan

When I reflect on what keeps me motivated and inspired to keep growing and progressing as a “functional fiber” artist – it really comes down to it being something that’s a part of me. It ebbs and flows and has dormant moments or years – but it’s always been there. I graduated from Fashion Design school in 1997. I wasn’t an artsy or fashionable teenager – but something about being inspired by a feeling or an idea and translating that into something functional resonated with me. I’m far from being a fine artist nor am I considered a fashionista. Read More>>

Kameron Bolton

My creativity reminds me of a river.. it’s constantly flowing, shifting, and evolving. At times, I could be rushing with inspiration and ideas, and then there are times when it slows to a quiet trickle. I’ve learned that keeping creativity alive isn’t about forcing it or beating myself down when I feel like ideas aren’t flowing as they should.. It’s about accepting the different seasons I may go through and staying open to the divine energy that flows through me. Read More>>

Crystal Davis

I keep creativity alive by constantly creating, especially in creative droughts. I’ve found that when I am experiencing moments in my life that are forcing change or growth – this is the best time to create. So in some ways, I am disciplined in my craft and I use them as a form of expression as I continue to experience and transform as an artist and an individual. Read More>>