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.
Alain Hentschel
The artistic journey is a path filled with discovery, perseverance, and transformation. Throughout my years as an artist, I have learned that creativity is not merely an occasional spark but an essential, daily practice that fuels life itself. The challenge lies in embracing this necessity with an open heart and mind—allowing imagination to roam freely without fear or constraint. Read More>>
Aarav Sharma
I keep my creativity alive by identifying real-world issues and thinking of ways I can use my knowledge of technology to solve them. Read More>>
almostmine
For us, creativity is the heart of everything we do — and we keep it alive by treating it as a group effort, not just an individual spark. Every week we meet to rehearse, write, and brainstorm, and those sessions are where ideas start to snowball. Read More>>
Kathryn Schwarz
For me, creativity is nurtured by honoring my unique energy and intuition, moment to moment. We often limit creativity to art, music, or writing, but I see it as our unique self-expression in everything we do — how we uniquely… begin our day, speak to a friend, work on a team, cook a meal, choose an outfit, greet a stranger, parent, love and lead. Read More>>
Oyku Unver
I often try to think like a kid. Children have this incredible ability to imagine freely because they don’t yet know the rules, what’s “right” or “wrong,” what’s “possible” or “impossible.” I’ve done quite a bit of research on child psychology and how kids think, and what inspires me most is their openness. Read More>>
David Z Walz
I’m always writing down ideas for things. I’ll write them in my notes app before I forget them and the list has been getting quite long. I never lack something to work on because I have this backlog. Read More>>
Sarah Mauskapf
From a young age, when asked to describe myself, creative was always one of the first words that came to mind. I’ve always loved the arts and began studying music in the second grade. This curiosity and passion for music continued throughout my childhood, and you could always find me doodling or exploring a new craft. Read More>>
Mehdi S.Fallah
I keep my creativity alive by just always staying curious and exploring new things. I do a lot of reading and research, not just in my own field, but in all sorts of areas, because you never know where the next great idea is going to come from. Read More>>
Ainsley Harvey
Creativity has played a big role in my life since I was about 6 years old. It started with my mom. As an artist, it always help me to think outside of the box and helps me to think critically when I am faced with different life situations. I keep my creativity alive by focusing on my passion for it. Read More>>
Walther Ormeno
That’s a great question. Honestly, living in a city like Los Angeles can make that both the easiest and the hardest thing to do. It’s such a privilege to be surrounded by artists from all over the world — people from every creative field coming here to share their passion and talent. But at the same time, that environment can also be a trap. Read More>>
Patris Kirakosian
Creativity has always been at the heart of what I do. In the culinary world, creativity comes from experimenting with flavors, textures, and presentation — and that mindset naturally carried over into my espresso catering business. I keep my creativity alive by staying curious: I love exploring new ingredients, brewing techniques, and ways to elevate the experience for my clients. Read More>>
Yanqing Pan
By staying close to what fades. I do not try to “keep” creativity alive as something to preserve, but rather to stay attentive to its quiet transformations—the way indigo changes when it breathes, the way orange peel turns to dust. Creativity, for me, is not a force to be maintained but a condition to be listened to. Read More>>
Ashleigh Thompson
Keeping my creativity alive is easy when I’m surrounded by so much community support. Places like Handmade on Main, The Dough Station, and The Art Space 830 give Crazy Plant Lovee a space to grow, share, and connect. Each collaboration, workshop, and market keeps the ideas flowing and inspires me to keep creating beautiful plant projects to share with others. Read More>>
Aaron Litschke
One thing I’ve found over the years that helps spark my creativity musically is movies and art. If you’ve ever listened to my music you know that I use different excerpts from movies and tv shows to help convey whatever it is I’m feeling at the moment. Read More>>
Katia Zúñiga
Being a designer doesn’t mean ideas always flow easily. Some projects are complex, hard to explain, or difficult to summarize into a single image, logo, or campaign. Over the years I’ve learned that creativity isn’t about forcing ideas, but about creating space for them. Read More>>
Danielle Habert
For me, creativity stays alive by constantly weaving it into both my work and my everyday life. I think part of it comes from being curious. I like to notice small details, colors, or funny little moments that can spark an idea for a children’s book spread or an illustration. I also find that balancing different types of projects keeps things fresh. Read More>>
Evan York
How do I keep my creativity alive… Great question. The most realistic answer that I can give is, it depends on the day. I work creatively every day drawing, animating, writing and rewriting. So staying creative is super important for me. Sometimes ideas come to me in a dream, they inspire me and then I get to work. Read More>>
Sangho Han
Lately, I’ve been living with a deep sense of uncertainty, as though I’ve lost my way and am simply enduring each day. Paradoxically, it is this very hardship that fuels and sustains my creativity. I still want to paint, yet at some point I realized I had lost direction—and in that realization, I chose not to blame myself or others. Read More>>
Leanna Tallmeister
By immersing myself in other people’s creative works. Watching beautiful movies, music, tv shows and visual art. Going to film festivals. I love sitting in to watch blocks of short films. I find I cannot be my most expressive self if I am completely removed from the creative energies of others. Read More>>
Laurie Maves Guglielmi
I keep my creativity alive in many ways. In the mornings I like to journal briefly (or sometimes extensively) after or during my cup of coffee. I write about what dreams I had if I can remember them and also about what happened the day before. And I try to do this before opening my phone. Read More>>
Brooke Waller
I keep my creativity alive in photography by constantly looking for inspiration in everyday life. I pay attention to light, colors, and small details that others might overlook, and I use those moments to spark new ideas. I also challenge myself by experimenting with different styles, locations, and subjects so I don’t get stuck in one routine. Read More>>
Melody Allen
Melody Allen, Host of Wigginnoutradio, has kept her creativity alive throughout the years by staying rooted in community, culture, and connection. From the streets of Los Angeles to the global stage of streaming media, she’s turned everyday experiences into creative gold—transforming stories, conversations, and local talent into powerful visual and digital productions. Read More>>
Daisy Acosta
I am a collector as much as I am an artist. I collect souvenirs from trips, mementos of a random Sunday afternoon and figurines that look like my cats. I hold onto memories, gluing them within my never ending piles of scrapbooks and turning nothing into something. Read More>>
Katie Powner
As a writer, keeping my creativity alive is very important. There are many ways it can be done, but I’ve found there are three main ways that work for me. The first way is to read lots of books. Stephen King has said, ‘If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write.’ I agree with him. Read More>>
ABI O
I keep my creativity alive by looking at the world as a collection of natural designs. Every shape, color, and pattern tells a story — I just listen. When something catches my eye, I capture it and later bring it to life through sketching, turning it into a wearable piece of art. Read More>>
Becca Schack
When I was a kid growing up in the NY Hudson Valley, I imagined I could hear music as the wind rustled through the trees. All I had to do was go outside to get ideas, and then I’d come running back in to play something on the piano or sing a melody. Read More>>
Alla K
I’ve built my creative rhythm around the idea of “pause and play.” Please Hold Studio began as a reminder that creativity thrives in both silence and motion. When I take pauses, they’re a full stop — a conscious step back to rest and recharge. Read More>>
Moriah Quinn
I’ve always seen myself as a creative person, finding joy in many different artistic pursuits like drawing, painting, crafting, and eventually choosing photography as my career path. Inspired by nature, I spend a lot of time outdoors capturing images or simply enjoying the peaceful and tranquil environment. Read More>>
Brittany Vogel
Creativity naturally ebbs and flows. There are times when I’m overflowing with ideas—more than I could ever bring to life—and other times when inspiration feels completely out of reach. Over the years, I’ve learned to honor these cycles rather than fight them. Read More>>
Ruoyun Dai
Creativity is closely tied to life and one’s mental state. It needs constant nourishment—new experiences, emotions, and external stimuli—to stay alive. All design and art ultimately originate from life itself. As a multidisciplinary designer working between art and technology, my new lenticular series “New York, New York, New York” was inspired by the everyday rhythm of living in New York. Read More>>
Tinesha Tutt
I believe that to do more, you first have to see more. Creativity grows out of exposure, and I’ve always loved putting myself in front of new opportunities, events, experiences, and even different foods. As a Navy brat, moving from state to state pushed me to adapt in ways that shaped who I am. Read More>>
Maya Champion
I keep my creativity alive by finding inspiration everywhere I look. In constantly nudging myself to look up and to look down more. To try to find new things in my routine. To notice colors and shapes, new buildings on my every day walk, to push myself to slow down. When you slow down you can process so much more around you. Read More>>
Drew Samuelsen
I keep reading great books, both old and new. If someone recommends a book to me, I check it out. The same goes for watching movies or shows to streams. I think it all helps to keep the creative process flowing. In the end, though, a writer has to sit down and get back to writing. There’s no other way to do it. Read More>>
Johnny Kallio
My mind doesn’t stop. Everything I see and hear, I automatically start remixing. I’m inspired to create something new, alter what I’ve seen or heard, or possibly drive the people around me crazy with my artistic enthusiasm, especially my wife. Creative block is not something I normally experience, but often I have to work on many pictures at once to avoid burnout. Read More>>
Isabella Martinez-Funcke
As a food stylist and photographer, I find creativity in the in-between moments: the swirl of cream in coffee, the imperfect crumbs on a cutting board, the way natural light changes throughout the day. Everyday life is my mood board. The more I slow down and observe, the more ideas appear. Becoming a mother has deepened that sense of wonder. Read More>>
Crystal Boyd
I keep my creativity alive by having fun! I’m the first one to hop in my car and go on a joyride to the beach or the mountains and vibe out to music- and I’ll do it alone. Read More>>
Kelly White
As someone who grew up being heavily involved in music and theater, I have always valued my creativity and know it needs to be preserved. Now that I work on the business side of music, I’ve found that I need to make time to express myself creatively through singing, playing piano, and being active. Read More>>
Faith (F.K.E) Escarda
Creativity is a funny thing; it persists in the face of challenges, laziness, imposter syndrome, suffering, and the not-so-good days. It’s something that we may numb down, but for reasons unknown, can’t run away from, and surely can’t kill. Read More>>
Felicity Folson
As a creative, music and changing my environment keep my creativity alive. I’ll be honest, I get bored easily. Sometimes it feels sickening, because while I don’t mind structure, too much repetition drains me. I thrive on trying new things and doing the unthinkable. My best work happens when I follow what feels right instead of forcing a set plan or aesthetic. Read More>>
Deborah Fessenden
I create art every single day in some crafty form or fashion, whether it’s selecting beads for a bracelet, making pressed flower greeting cards, or foraging around town! I feel energized when I’m making jewelry out of foraged flowers, blending cucumbers for cold processed soaps, and crafting real mushrooms into charms. It brings me endless joy to upcycle worn or broken items into something new to be loved again. Read More>>
