by Carina
As a creative person, finding a way to organize and channel your creativity can be difficult. It’s important to take control of your creativity so that you can utilize and enjoy it efficiently. If you ever need help finding inspiration, turning your ideas into art, or managing everything, this is for you.
Balancing creativity and responsibilities: As a teenager or young adult, you have a lot of responsibilities. You might participate in sports, school, work, and other activities that take up a lot of your time. All of these activities are great, but continuing to embrace your creativity is also important. If you have a lot to manage, you might have to take inspiration from the world around you. You could write about things you learn from life, things you enjoy, or how your daily activities impact you. To keep my thoughts in order, I write down any ideas I have, even if they’re incomplete. If I see something interesting, I jot it down. If I learn about something new, I write about it. Getting these ideas stored somewhere can help you when you’re struggling to find inspiration later.
Brainstorming sessions: A lot of creative people set aside time to allow themselves to brainstorm. Brainstorming allows us to turn our ideas and inspiration into something more concrete we can use. Brainstorming can look different for everyone. One of my favorite methods is gaining inspiration from other artists. This can be achieved by taking time to observe and understand their artwork. There are also online resources for finding inspiration, such as Pinterest, SAVEE, Lemon8, and Instagram. You could also combine random ideas, possibly from the list earlier, until you come up with someone that interests you. Another great method is to set aside time to write about whatever comes to mind without stopping. Ensuring you have a good environment to brainstorm in is also beneficial, which leads me to my next point.
Creating a good environment: Creativity can be difficult to tackle, which is why it’s important to provide yourself with a good environment to manage it. Brainstorming, finding inspiration, and creating something can be very difficult when you’re in a distracting or uncomfortable environment. I suggest finding a quiet and comfortable place so that you can relax and focus. For me, removing distractions such as my phone or other things that might compromise my focus is also beneficial. Once I’ve been distracted by something, it can be difficult to get back on track.
Drafting: Even after brainstorming, it can still be difficult to decide exactly what you want your work to look like. This is why we make drafts and revisions to our work. Besides helping you perfect your piece, rough drafts also help you come up with new ideas and purposes for your piece. If you wish, you can get critiques, constructive criticism, and opinions from others and update your drafts accordingly. During this stage, you should also be figuring out what you want your piece to communicate, such as what messages and lessons you want others to take from it. Deciding your work’s purpose can aid your drafting by providing new inspiration, ideas, and details.
Finding the best process to create your work: Creating your art should be a process you enjoy. Find ways you can take some of the stress off, such as planning well beforehand and having the correct environment. Oftentimes my work turns out best when I’m stress-free, allowing my creativity to flow. Additionally, don’t be afraid to make mistakes! It happens to everyone, and it’s an important part of the creative process. We learn from them, and sometimes they even allow us to make our art even better. Even with my tips, it’s up to you to decide all the details of what works best for you. You might like to listen to music while you work, or maybe you like it silent. Some people might like to make things chaotic and do what you’re called to, while others prefer a very neat and well-planned approach. It’s all up to you and your trial and error.
Organizing your ideas and creative process in order to take control of your creativity is very beneficial. It helps us to make the best versions of our work. But in the end, it’s all up to you to decide. Your creative process is simply whatever works best for you. But with that being said, I hope my ideas at least give you a new understanding and ideas on how to tackle your creativity better.
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