5 Ways to Stay Creative (Using the Internet as a Tool — Not a Trap)
Let’s face it, this weather sucks. But - if we’re already stuck inside under the snow doomscrolling, we might as well use that time to exercise our creativity muscle.
This week’s list focuses on creativity that emerges through the space your computer opens. Here are 5 ways to use your computer to get inspired:
Explore Art Outside Your Usual Feed
Sites like Colossal highlight projects that play with bold color, unusual materials, and unexpected forms. Spending time looking closely can spark ideas for color palettes, patterns and new mediums you might want to try yourself. A Quilted Ice Hut on a Minnesota Lake Celebrates Community, Agriculture, and Craft - was my favorite Cosossal read this week ! (attached below)
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2. Read About Process, Not Just Finished Work
The Creative Independent shares essays and interviews where artists talk about sustaining a creative life. It’s less about inspiration and more about how creativity actually functions day to day. Below are a few articles I read this from The Creative Independent this week I really enjoyed!
Cool Platforms That Feature Emerging Artists
Publications such as Its Nice That, Juxtapoz, and Hi-Fructose highlight illustrators, designers, and interdisciplinary artists working right now. These spaces are great for seeing what’s current without the pressure of social media.
4. Make Your Own Corner of the Internet
Build a personal website, something messy, experimental, and yours. Collect ideas, images, and projects outside the algorithm, and make it your own. It becomes a studio, not a feed.
check these articles out if this sparks your interest !
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5. Personalize Your Electronics
pin, wrap them in ribbon or thread. Knit a tiny sleeve for your phone charger. Turning functional objects into personal ones is a small but constant creative act.
Thank you for reading ! Remember, creativity doesn’t have to be a big project or a perfect idea. Sometimes it’s just choosing to look a little closer, personalizing an everyday item, or reading a new article to get inspired. Start there and see where it takes you !
I hope you enjoyed this weeks newsletter, see you next week :)
