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.
Tianna Trombly
As an artist, specifically a wedding photographer, I think it’s so important to romanticize everything. It’s quite literally my job to witness and anticipate important moments unfolding in-front of me and its vital I do that while looking through a loving lens. Read More>>
Tanesha Payne
For me, creativity isn’t something I visit occasionally — it’s something I move through, and something that moves through me. The practices that keep my creativity alive are the ones that keep me connected to my body, my community, and my inner landscape. Movement improvisation is at the heart of it. When I move, I’m not just generating choreography; I’m thinking, processing, listening. Read More>>
Denise Cesare
I keep my creativity alive by immersing myself in nature and practicing mindfulness. Nature offers endless inspiration with its vibrant colors and intricate patterns, while mindfulness keeps me present and open to new ideas. Love is a powerful creative force for me, and by infusing it into everything I do, I find endless possibilities for creativity. Read More>>
Ivonne Good
Making others happy and proud of themselves with their work (painting workshops). I also like covering up the need for comfort after loosing a love one (I started painting pet portraits who have crossed the rainbow). Read More>>
Thomas Wandborg
My best tool for keeping creativity flowing is experiencing art. Music making can be a lonely practice – a lot of time is spent alone practicing, writing and so on. Getting out of the house and experiencing other artists’ work, whether they are musicians, painters, dancers or actors, is a powerful reminder that our goals are reachable. Read More>>
Angela Enwezor
Art has always been a vital part of my life, serving as a means of self-expression, exploration, and connection. At Prisca’s Art, I create pieces that evoke emotion and inspire others to see the world through a different lens. My work is deeply rooted in my experiences, influences, and the beauty I find around me. Read More>>
jahmane west
I keep my creativity alive by exploring various methods and mediums to create. Through my visual art practice, I’ve developed multiple collections that enable me to express myself without feeling confined to a single style. This is important for me as an artist to overcome times when I may feel stuck or uninspired. Read More>>
Jesus Trujillo
Whenever I get a chance, I’m constantly researching carpentry videos, text fonts, color palettes, cultural and pop references, different types of textures to work with, and other new methods and ideas to improve the look of my artwork. Read More>>
Pàppa D.
Creativity for me stems from all external places. A walk in nature, sitting down for coffee in a busy street, is an instant creativity fuel for me. I believe we are our experiences, the things we do, the movies we watch, people we interact with, but it takes openness. Read More>>
Rachael & Marvin Williams
We keep our creativity alive by focusing less on what we’re making and more on why we’re making it. Our why is simple: we want people to feel less alone in the messy middle of their relationships and life journeys. Read More>>
Jiyeon Kim
My creative inspiration always comes from real-life stories. While stories about people appearing in the news or media are certainly appealing, I also want to delve into something even smaller. My films always aim to eavesdrop on unheard voices, and that process requires paying close attention to my surroundings. And stepping into places that haven’t been privileged is the foundation of my creative endeavors. Read More>>
Rechaun French Eskridge
Photography has been a passion I’ve carried with me for as long as I can remember. Any time I feel my creativity running low or I start doubting myself, I always go back to that younger version of me — the 13-year-old Sammy who would be absolutely losing her mind to know she grew up to become a full-time wedding photographer. Read More>>
Lauren Zavala
I keep my creativity alive by staying curious and giving myself new experiences. Whenever I feel a lull, I reach for something different, whether that means experimenting with a new medium or diving into a craft project. It keeps my hands moving and my mind open without the pressure of producing a final piece. Cooking does the same thing for me. Read More>>
Tammy Kushnir
Creativity can go through periods of life and death. When I feel a creative block, I will often take a step back and try to meditate with my imagination until I feel another idea or image come into play. Taking breaks can help build back up new ideas I have found. Read More>>
The Art-ist
While the process is basically the same for each piece in the Pedissert series, I like to try and incorporate other elements at times, such as holidays. Right now, I’m working on a Christmas-themed version. I’d also like to do a Mardi Gras version, as well as a July 4th version. Read More>>
Stuart Pearson
I think you have to be a huge fan of that thing people call ‘creative drive.’ Most artists are probably like me, where they stumble into each new project, wondering if THIS is the one that will finally satisfy that ‘itch’ where you have nothing left to say. But that day never really comes. Read More>>
Adrian “Aiko” Lopez
How I keep my creativity alive is by watching movies, listening to music, going outside, talking to friends about their own creativity to find inspiration and drawing! I find art to be really inspirational for me, it definitely keeps me going for my mental health. Read More>>
