With the rapid improvements in AI, it’s more important than ever to keep your creativity alive as it’s one of the best defenses against the rising trend of automation. Even if you don’t buy into all the hype around AI, keeping your creativity alive has always been a challenge and as so we’ve connected with some of the most creative folks in our community to discuss tactics and strategies for keeping your creativity alive.
Rebekah Ragland
I try to keep my creativity alive by staying consistent with these strategies: I explore new interests and hobbies to gain new experiences which helps spark fresh ideas. My current hobbies are collecting Pokémon cards, building Legos, and I’m a vinyl collector. New hobbies that I’m getting into are producing beats, learning more about FL studio, and practicing more with my MPK mini. I set aside time to be creative in these moments. Read more>>
Jocelyn Tran
I try to take a breath and find inspiration in everything. From an excerpt from a love poem to the sound of a stream trickling through the forest during a morning hike, I find myself getting inspired, and I’ll have moments where I envision a potential moment that could take place. Perhaps, that love poem mentions that feeling a person has waking up on a quiet Sunday morning with their favorite person, or maybe that gentle stream reminds me of how it feels to be really young and free again, and a photographic story is born in my mind from those moments. Read more>>
Cederia Cook
What I do keep my creativity alive try new things that I have never done before or I’ll look at other people work or craft for ideas and see what I can do different from them to put my own twist to it. Read more>>
Jesi Rok
Creativity, in itself, is more than just a thought or an idea on paper. It is a way of life. The goal of being creative usually ends with completing a project. When it comes to completing a project, there’s typically trial and error and or, new and improved skills involved. With that being said, to keep my creativity alive and growing, I have to change the “ project “ sometimes to change my perspective and, or improve a skill set. Read more>>
Thandie Boudreaux
My creativity is alive as long as I am. I believe that we are all creator beings, and where you attribute that is up to you. We are designed to dedicate ourselves to something; our identities are tied to whatever we spend the most time on. Many people associate creativity with drawing and music, but there is creativity in everything—math, science, history, work. Read more>>
Sarah Benoit
After over 20 years in the marketing industry and my experience creating content in multiple platforms, styles, and mediums I can say the intentional steps I take to keep my creativity alive is an essential part of my success and the success of my clients and students. When your job is to create and distribute effective messaging that drives interest and sales every day, week, month, and year without an end date in mind it can be easy to start to feel drained and uninspired over time. Read more>>
Rick Rodstrom
I keep my creativity alive by doing and not just talking about what I want to do or create. My two main passions are acting and creating original music. I am constantly studying the best actors in the world, through their movies, articles and video clips about them. I then figure out how I can use their techniques and put my own signature on my acting. Regarding creating music; I am constantly playing guitar, writing lyrics, recording or listening to artists, to keep my creative juices flowing. Read more>>
Ester Olivares
To keep my creativity alive, I make it a point to constantly feed my curiosity and stay connected with diverse sources of inspiration. I enjoy exploring new ideas, whether through reading, observing nature, or engaging in conversations with people from various fields. I also believe in the importance of taking time to disconnect, as some of my best ideas often emerge during moments of relaxation. Read more>>
Sara Mizrachi
My sense of self expression has always been to make things with my hands. I have loved making jewelry for nearly my entire life!
For me, my creativity comes from shapes, colors and textures, specifically of things found in nature (gemstones, metals, flowers, leaves…), These inspire me into designing patterns of geometric and organic elements to create unique pieces of jewelry. Read more>>
Max Meeder
Finding creativity and inspiration is honestly something that is very difficult even for someone like me who has been playing music since I was 7 years old. For me, I can’t force myself to be creative. Instead ideas usually find me when I least expect it. I could be walking down the street to get groceries, when all the sudden an entire song pops in my head and I have to get the rough idea quickly recorded before I forget it. Read more>>
Isaiah Garcia
I fell in love with acting after watching the entire cast of Good Will Hunting. I think that movie is essential to anybody who’s ever wanted to change everything but is terrified of anything changing. Robin Williams is a creative hero of mine and the performances are flawless I mean even the process of how that got made is the perfect example of this will happen if you never stop working at it which is something I have to remind myself of from time to time. Going back to these moments and and most importantly going back to the “why” in anything you do is how I keep any creativity alive. Read more>>
Annette Whitaker-moss
As an author and photographer, I chase new experiences and challenges like a sailor seeking uncharted waters. I dive into the unknown, experimenting with writing techniques for poetry and novels while sharpening my photographic eye, always ready to capture the fleeting light of inspiration. Read more>>
Allo Gilinsky
I’m able to keep my creativity alive by being someone who’s constantly looking for and thinking of new ideas and creative avenues. One of my strengths is identifying niche ideas and figuring how best to implement them. By keeping myself involved in the community that my business is a part of, I’m also able to learn from others and find collaborative and innovate ways to develop programming. Read more>>
Henry Schultz
It’s important for each of us to consistently expand our personal music taste. It keeps the group’s creativity vibrant. Listening to new music ignites new ideas in the composition process, and taking feedback from band members with different musical tastes results in original music that reflects our collective influences. It’s always cool to see how a band member’s demo transforms after being performed with the group. It’s also extremely important to regularly remove ourselves from our comfort zones. Read more>>
Chelsie Ward
I believe that my passion for art plays a significant role in keeping my creativity alive when decorating cookies. I draw inspiration from various artistic sources and have an extensive artistic background. Additionally, being trusted with creative freedom in my work and experimenting with different techniques, colors, and designs helps me stay creative and continuously explore new ways to decorate cookies. Read more>>
Jenny Phillips
Variety. It’s very easy as an artist to get stuck in a bit of a rut, especially with pressures from Social Media. I used to spend a lot of time comparing myself to others and allowing the pressure from trying to please an algorithm by doing the same thing every day. It has been so stifling that it would massively impact how creative I could be. Ever since I said “you know what, I don’t want to get stuck in this little box” and started adding variety to my artwork, I found my creativity to be more alive than ever. Whether that’s trying a new medium or practicing a different style, that simple activity really fires my brain up! Read more>>
Madison Rupp
My career as an author relies on creativity; therefore, it’s crucial for me to regularly refill my creative well. This looks like visiting theme parks with my family or settling into the couch to watch a hockey game. When I engage with my interests, I’m inspired. Oftentimes, my best work follows. Read more>>
Ashley Kincaid
I’ll admit, sometimes I do not feel all that creative but when I get those feelings, I realize that I usually feel that way because I’m thinking about what I can make to please others rather than to make myself happy. Once I remind myself of that, I sit with my feelings and I throw them on a canvas or sketchpad or whatever it is I am feeling like I resonate with more in that moment. I don’t worry about staying inside the lines, or making something pretty, or even something that people are going to hate. Read more>>
Harsha Sipani
To keep my creativity alive, I make it a priority to constantly explore new ideas and techniques. I find inspiration in the world around me—whether it’s through nature, art, music, or even everyday moments. I also challenge myself by stepping out of my comfort zone and experimenting with different styles and concepts in my photography. Collaboration with other creatives also plays a big role; exchanging ideas and learning from others always sparks new creative insights. Additionally, I take time to recharge by traveling, socializing, or simply taking a break from work, which helps me return to my projects with fresh eyes and renewed energy. Read more>>
Yuhui Qi
To keep my creativity alive, I immerse myself in diverse experiences and continuously seek inspiration from various sources. I regularly explore new technologies, engage with different art forms, and stay curious about emerging trends. Additionally, I find that collaborating with others—whether they are fellow creatives or professionals from different fields—can spark fresh ideas and perspectives. Read more>>
Roxy Young
Creativity is something that comes pretty natural to me. I feel it’s a gift God has blessed me with. I am originally from West Virginia and my creativity is rooted from growing up there. I learned at a young age to take what I had and to be resourceful. That skill is something that has followed me all of my life. I think anyone can spend millions of dollars to create something amazing, but I think people who have less can also create something equally awesome due to their creativity, ingenuity, and imagination. Read more>>
Quill
Sometimes, it’s really, really hard. Especially when I feel this overwhelming need to fit unrealistic deadlines. For me, I’m constantly chasing those raw, unfiltered emotions that come with pursuing my dreams, and I channel that energy into my writing. Every day is a new adventure, and I find inspiration in the stories of the people I meet along the way. Writing is my therapy—it’s how I process everything I’m going through and turn it into something that feels real. For me, it’s all about staying open to whatever life throws my way and letting that fuel my creativity. Read more>>
Amanda Huang
As a storyteller, I have multiple sources of inspiration. Past experiences, stories from people around me, travels, and even some social news have influenced my creations to varying degrees. Sometimes, my entire script is inspired by these observations; sometimes, it’s the prototype of a character, or even something as subtle as a single line of dialogue. The habit of observing the people and things around me not only brings me artistic inspiration but also leads to reflections on different perspectives of the world. Read more>>
Jeremiah Dighomanor
Many people see me as a perfect human being—someone who excels in people management, music delivery, and so many other things. But the truth is, that’s not the case in my private life. I fail countless times behind closed doors and only show the one time I succeed. Creativity is the ability to create something new from your activities. Often, it’s spontaneous, but it can also be developed into a habit. I spend a lot of time practicing in private, making thousands of mistakes. These mistakes help me achieve mastery over my skills and develop the ability to create something unique from my activities. Read more>>
Mariah Nicole
My passion for makeup is what keeps my creativity alive, knowing that I have the talent and the ability to create really extravagant and colorful, looks, and inspire everyone that’s loves makeup to pick up the brushes and create looks that will push you outside of your comfort zone. Anytime that I get new makeup pallets or new makeup products I see how far I can push myself to create makeup looks and challenge myself to see how far my creativity can go. Read more>>
Teddy Scribblez
The creativity is something that’s already in me. It’s a little faded but it’s still there. I can say that creativity always thrives once you learn to let loose and not worry about expectations from the world. At the end of the day, you’re expressing yourself in the best way you see fit. Read more>>
Angeline Tjia
As a creative, I feel that it is important to have something you want to convey through your work. Having a message I want to convey is my biggest motivators when creating. A lot of my inspiration comes from past experiences, so I am a big believer in going out, touching grass, and experiencing what the world has to offer in order to convey those feelings and experiences authentically. I am also often inspired by the people around me or people I may happen to interact with. Read more>>
Daniel Antion
I have always enjoyed creative tasks, and I try to incorporate creativity into my work. For years, I worked in Information Technology, and I looked for ways to use technology to support my employer’s mission,. On a personal level, I’ve always enjoyed woodworking, photography, writing and storytelling. I continue to pursue these activities in retirement. I write for a few hours most mornings. Sometimes for my blog, sometimes for the book I have in progress. I walk every day and I carry my camera. Read more>>
Greg Moore
That is a loaded question LOL I have to admit that I can find inspiration in almost anything. I am a person that is constantly searching for inspiration. Those spaces in which I have found inspiration in the past have ranged anywhere from cartoons, my own personal experiences or even conversations with friends/family. When it comes to music, I pride myself on being as honest and raw with whatever I am writing about. Specifically because life is honest and raw. I’ve found that the most relatable music I’ve made, has come from drawing from those spaces. Read more>>
Xiong Zhuo
As an artist and painter, my inspiration often comes from my childhood memories and current life experiences. I was born in Inner Mongolia and lived there until I was eight years old. After that, I had to move to a big city for primary school because, in the grasslands, there were no schools for children, and survival posed its own challenges. Despite the difficulties, those unique childhood experiences have been integral to my painting. Read more>>
Janet Van Fleet
Probably I’ve always been creative. Even as I child I liked to mess around and make stuff, and throughout my life I’ve found that pretty much everything is a creative act — making costumes for children, cooking, teaching, writing. Once I started being a full-time artist, I’ve been fortunate to be able to make whatever I want. I work in series, so one thing naturally leads to another and when it plays itself out, some new idea takes its place and I run with it. Read more>>
Brenessa Roach
I stay inspired by immersing myself in creative environments, whether it’s connecting with other artists, attending concerts, or social events where creativity thrives. I also make it a point to explore various forms of media—books, TV shows, YouTube vlogs—that ignite new ideas and keep my motivation to create alive. Read more>>
Shan X
I keep my creativity alive by exploring the intersection of technology and nature, constantly pushing the boundaries of what art can be. Projects like “Bambitopia,” where I combined virtual identities with digital media, inspire me to continuously innovate. Additionally, teaching and engaging with students and other creatives through lectures helps me gain fresh perspectives and ideas. Embracing new technologies while maintaining a respect for nature keeps my creativity vibrant and forward-thinking. Read more>>
Heidi Minghao He
I keep my creativity alive by staying immersed in the world of creative technology and new media art through various resources and media subscriptions. I maintain a personal database where I categorize and store inspiring works I come across. Engaging with people from different fields is another key source of inspiration, as interdisciplinary collaboration often sparks new ideas. I also practice meditation to clear my mind, enabling active and focused thinking. Lastly, I believe in the importance of consistent practice to keep my creative skills sharp and evolving. Read more>>
Omotola
I hold on to its back with my claws. Creativity is too closely intertwined with a certain joy for me not to be aggressive about protecting that spark. I stay open to inspiration and try to pay attention. I look at the trees and the flowers, I sit alone at a bar and look out the window, I read books, ask questions, try not to look too far ahead. I apply meaning to my experiences, stay friends with wonder and imagination, and keep whatever is the heart of creativity away from numbers and logic. Read more>>
Jon Oswald
Consistency! As an actor, dry spells can happen. When I’ve gone a few weeks without a booking, I still make sure I’m submitting auditions, helping out with table reads, auditioning for student films, or doing anything I can to stay sharp in these down times. Mental dry spells can happen too – times when you just don’t feel creative or motivated. I’ve found it’s still important to draw something, write something, pick up a guitar, etc. Read more>>
Elizabeth Anzelotti
I keep my creativity alive by constantly exploring new ideas and staying committed to it . The idea is never stop learning and seeking inspiration everywhere. My work is mainly influenced by the vibrant vibes of Brazil, where I grew up, and the little things I encounter daily.
This approach helps make each event unique and special. Read more>>
Yaniv Rokah
I keep my creativity alive by listening to the universe. As an artist, I’ve found that inspiration often comes when I’m most attuned to the world around me. Whether it’s taking long walks, where the rhythm of my footsteps mirrors the flow of my thoughts, or simply allowing myself to daydream, I believe that creativity thrives in moments of stillness and openness. Read more>>
Zhongqi Fu
To keep my creativity alive, I believe it’s essential to cultivate a mindset that is open to new experiences, continuous learning, and exploration. Creativity thrives in an environment where curiosity and inspiration are constantly nurtured, so I actively seek out ways to feed my imagination. Read more>>
Jamya Smith
Staying in nature and getting away from the matrix lifestyle we live in. I love noticing the beauty of looking at how the green plants goes well the blue sky. I love to notice the tiniest thing such as the different shades of colours on a brick wall or textures. Making sure I use and stay in tune with my senses and using art to explain how I feel about them instead of taking a picture. Read more>>
