Tips to be creative

There are times when me draw blanks when it comes to the productive process of creating a artwork, either through the lack of inspiration, passion or imagination. I like to to shoot pictures, when shooting something no matter what, the idea will slowly appear and clear enough to let me complete my job. So I’ve decided to share some tips that often help me stay out of this problem.

Create a “graveyard” photo album in your smart phone and when you stumble onto something, some place, or just some other artists idea in your normal everyday life, capture it with your camera phone then place it in that album for future reference. Yes, artists often are inspired by other artists, the key here, is take what you captured and refine it to your style. If you’re not into iPhones, iPads, or some smart digital device, then carry a traditional note pad, the kind that fits in your pocket or pocket book. That note pad not only becomes your analog graveyard file, but it’s your creative sourcebook, so keep it for creative topics and ideas only.

Second, Have an open mind about things, not a closed minded attitude. A great way to look at this is to ask yourself, questions—open-ended questions. Close-ended questions result in only “yes” or “no” answers while open-ended questions require an explanation. It’s in these explanations that you’ll start to form ideas, or photographic concepts. As an example, don’t ask yourself, “Is the sky blue today,” instead ask yourself, “How can I change the color or saturation of the sky?”

Feeling tired during this boredom? Then break out your latest brew of tea or coffee, sometimes that caffeine jolt can do the trick. And if you don’t drink coffee like me, then Red Bull does wonders, though I seriously doubt you’ll grow wings, but it will jump start your day.

Now these are just tips that hopefully will inspire your creative mind.^^