Where Does Your Creativity Come From?

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To both writers and artists, how does an idea come to you? Where from? Is it vague or crystal clear as soon as you think of it? Does the finished work resemble the idea or is it completely changed? How do you go about from idea to draft to final piece?



I'm trying to figure out where mine went, and I've found that hearing from other people does actually help me a bit. I used to have so many ideas that I was drawing everyday, but now I'm forcing myself to generate ideas, and I think that's what's putting me off. But because I'm not getting many ideas freely, I thought I'd ask you guys.

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I find a ton of my inspiration comes from taking a walk. Even though I am thinking of my stories, the changes of scenery (even if I'm no paying attention to it) does wonders for me. I heard once that we tend to make mental connections in our regular surroundings, so by changing our location, we actually allow our brain to wander.

I also get inspiration from others. Looking at their OCs, their art, their writing. Nothing inspires creativity like seeing other people getting creative.

When I hit a rut with my art a while ago (digital art, that is), I started drawing other people's characters and fan-art. It helped me to do something different, and push outside my comfort zones. It did help a lot to get my creative juices flowing.

That said, sometimes you hit that block and nothing seems to break through it. All you can do is keep pushing on. Forcing yourself is actually good. It may not "feel" right, but it keeps you from getting rusty. Eventually inspiration will hit again.

Good luck! :hug: