{"id":378,"date":"2026-05-16T16:27:53","date_gmt":"2026-05-16T16:27:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/?p=378"},"modified":"2026-05-16T16:27:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-16T16:27:54","slug":"how-i-cultivate-my-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/how-i-cultivate-my-creativity\/","title":{"rendered":"How I Cultivate my Creativity"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/miku-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/miku-2.webp 1000w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/miku-2-300x207.webp 300w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/miku-2-768x531.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>\u201cTo live as an artist is a way of being in the world. A way of perceiving. A practice of paying attention.\u201d<\/p><cite>\u00a0<strong>Rick Rubin,\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.goodreads.com\/work\/quotes\/96114890\">The Creative Act: A Way of Being<\/a><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2026-05-16T16:27:53+00:00\">May 16, 2026<\/time><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author\"><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__avatar\"><img alt='' src='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ccc8c670ebc7dbb0255091d41cb7cc40bf8f994690bef77dfbfe53690bb9ac43?s=48&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g' srcset='https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/ccc8c670ebc7dbb0255091d41cb7cc40bf8f994690bef77dfbfe53690bb9ac43?s=96&#038;d=mm&#038;r=g 2x' class='avatar avatar-48 photo' height='48' width='48' \/><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-post-author__content\"><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__byline\">Blog post by:<\/p><p class=\"wp-block-post-author__name\">Vanessa<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-2 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-2--1\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-89463222 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Inspiration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Creativity is not something that appears instantly for me. It is something I continuously nurture through the things I consume, experience, and create in everyday life. I believe inspiration can be found almost anywhere when you allow yourself to slow down and truly observe the world around you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1126\" height=\"1153\" src=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inspo.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-381\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inspo.webp 1126w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inspo-293x300.webp 293w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inspo-1000x1024.webp 1000w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/inspo-768x786.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1126px) 100vw, 1126px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide is-style-default is-layout-grid wp-container-core-group-is-layout-788c14b8 wp-block-group-is-layout-grid\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8c84ec38 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-b61a1d7d wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading is-style-text-annotation is-style-text-annotation--2\">Collecting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-text-subtitle is-style-text-subtitle--3 wp-block-paragraph\">One of the ways I stay inspired is by constantly collecting visual references and ideas. Whether it is fashion editorials, music videos, photography, films, websites, or vintage objects I find while thrifting, I enjoy surrounding myself with things that spark emotion or curiosity. Even small details like colors, textures, or sounds can inspire future projects.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"736\" height=\"511\" src=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cloud.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-385\" style=\"aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cloud.jpg 736w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/cloud-300x208.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 736px) 100vw, 736px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\" src=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wreck.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-384\" style=\"aspect-ratio:3\/4;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wreck.webp 853w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wreck-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wreck-682x1024.webp 682w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/wreck-768x1152.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-section-2 has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained is-style-section-2--4\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-633b684a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:40%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"915\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/experiment-915x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-386\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/experiment-915x1024.jpg 915w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/experiment-268x300.jpg 268w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/experiment-768x860.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/experiment.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 915px) 100vw, 915px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">DIY in action<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-container-core-column-is-layout-0c22cdd7 wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:60%\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Experimenting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I also cultivate creativity through experimentation. I enjoy trying new artistic mediums and allowing myself to create freely without worrying too much about perfection. Sometimes my best ideas come from simply playing around, making mistakes, or combining unexpected elements together.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull is-style-default has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-fd7faf85 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"min-height:100vh;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-633b684a wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full has-custom-border\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1320\" height=\"1371\" src=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/open.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-387\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:150px;border-bottom-right-radius:150px;object-fit:cover\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/open.jpg 1320w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/open-289x300.jpg 289w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/open-986x1024.jpg 986w, https:\/\/shaun74.582futura.com\/cms\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/open-768x798.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1320px) 100vw, 1320px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-vertical is-content-justification-stretch is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-d8dce8eb wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left\">Staying Open-Minded<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I think creativity grows strongest when you remain open-minded and curious. I try to approach life with a willingness to learn, explore, and notice beauty in ordinary moments. For me, cultivating creativity is not only about making art, but about creating a lifestyle that encourages inspiration every day.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 data-wp-context---core-fit-text=\"core\/fit-text::{&quot;fontSize&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-wp-init---core-fit-text=\"core\/fit-text::callbacks.init\" data-wp-interactive data-wp-style--font-size=\"core\/fit-text::context.fontSize\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-fit-text\">Your path becomes clearer the more you create.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-contrast-color has-text-color is-vertical is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-0a31dee0 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"min-height:40vh;margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\"><div style=\"margin-bottom:6px\" 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