Category: creativity

“Let Your Creativity Shine: A Guide to Embracing Your Creative Journey”

Let Your Creativity Shine: A Guide to Embracing Your Creative Journey

Creativity is like a light—it has the power to illuminate not only your path but also the lives of others. Yet, as creatives, we often dim our own light, held back by self-doubt, comparison, or fear of failure. It’s time to step out of the shadows and let your creativity shine unapologetically.

Whether you’re a graphic designer, a calligrapher, or an artist exploring your craft, embracing your journey starts with believing in your unique vision. Here’s how you can let your light shine and inspire others along the way.

1. Embrace Imperfection

Creativity thrives in imperfection. Too often, we get stuck trying to perfect every line, pixel, or stroke. But the real beauty of your work lies in its authenticity. Allow yourself to experiment, make mistakes, and evolve. Every “flaw” you see in your work is a stepping stone to growth.

2. Find Your Why

What drives you to create? Is it the joy of self-expression, the desire to inspire, or the hope of making an impact? Keep that “why” at the forefront of your creative process. When you align your work with your purpose, it becomes easier to push through moments of doubt or creative block.

3. Stop Comparing and Start Sharing

In a world of social media highlights, it’s easy to fall into the comparison trap. Remember, no two creative journeys are the same. Instead of comparing your work to others, focus on sharing your unique perspective. Someone out there is waiting to connect with your style and your voice.

4. Build Daily Habits

Letting your creativity shine isn’t about a single moment of brilliance—it’s about consistency. Set aside time daily or weekly to hone your craft. Create small projects for yourself, explore new techniques, or revisit old works with fresh eyes. Over time, this discipline will amplify your creative confidence.

5. Seek and Build Community

Creativity flourishes in collaboration. Surround yourself with other creatives who uplift and challenge you. Join design groups, attend workshops, or simply share your process online. Encouragement from like-minded individuals can fuel your passion and push your boundaries.

6. Share Your Light with the World

Don’t let fear hold you back from sharing your work. Post that design, release that product, or showcase your portfolio. Each time you share your light, you give others permission to do the same. And who knows? Your work might just be the spark someone else needs to start their creative journey.

7. Celebrate Your Wins

It’s important to pause and celebrate how far you’ve come. Whether it’s completing a project, gaining a new skill, or simply feeling more confident in your abilities, these moments are worth acknowledging. They remind you that your light has value and is worth shining.

Creativity is a gift meant to be shared. When you let your light shine, you inspire others to do the same. So pick up that brush, tablet, or pencil and embrace the journey ahead. The world is brighter when you create unapologetically.

Animating my calligraphy work

Lately I have become more interested in animating my brush pen and calligraphy work. I am definitely having a great time pushing myself to do something more of what I am uncomfortable doing. Also I can see the long term value of this.

I also am thinking of ways I can apply this to real world tools.

Taking Actions On Ideas

Taking Actions on our ideas at first is a very scary thing to do. Because we can either be scared of the success that will come from achieving our goals. As well as not knowing how to deal with the success that comes from the hard work we have put in. You may think what are you talking about being afraid of success and what comes from it.

I am only speaking from what I used to deal with mentally awhile ago. So I’d say if you know deep down in your heart that you want to be successful prepare yourself for it. There are going to be a lot of things that can seem to come all at once. Which will lead you to be overwhelmed.

I am very thankful for my parents and family for raising me the way that they did. Even though at times I was a very rebellious type and wanted to do the things I wanted. But you know they never ever forced me to not think big. Nor did they ever tell me to not go after what it is that I wanted.

So this leads me to the mindset that many graphic designers/creative individuals fall into, which is creating just to create. As well as not sharing my work with everyone. There are certain projects that seriously should not be shared. As well as not feeling accomplished enough to put out products for people to have and enjoy.

When I started selling products on my Etsy shop and seeing them in the wild I was even more fulfilled. Because instead of them sitting in my bedroom office collecting dust they are being enjoyed. Learning to think bigger has been fun.

As well seeing the value in my work, whether it be graphic design, Calligraphy and Products I create. But I do not want you to think I was not afraid to start selling my own products. The main thing I had to do was make a decision. Making the decision of I am not going to create products just for me.

Then having the mentality that I am going to make sure that I will create items that I would hang up in my home and use. This mentality is what helps me continuously create work that I am proud of.

If you are just starting out creating products and being a designer be honest with yourself. First by knowing whether you work is something you are proud of. Also whether it is something that you would like to have your name attached to. The reason I mention that is because you want to have the types of clients/Customers who appreciate the quality of work that you do.

Think of the possibilities that your work can turn into.

How to trust your judgement as a graphic designer

The judgment of not knowing if our work is good enough. The judgement of will the client like what we produced. The judgement of will the product I’ve sent out be received well.
The fear of not doing a good enough job is normal. You have to learn how to trust yourself and believe in your work. I know doing such a thing is difficult to do.

But overtime the more you began to trust yourself your judgement will be stronger. For example with venturing into a new field of creativity you first doubt your beginner pieces. Well I for one did doubt mine. Then overtime the more you practice and develop your confidence you began to know that looks good and what does not. By practicing and developing your skills your judgement gets stronger.

When your judgement gets stronger and you began to trust yourself, don’t be mean to other creative individuals. If you are critiquing work give them a solution on how it could be better. If they do not ask for a critique then keep it to yourself. I say such a thing because you do not know what are the options they had to work with and etc.

So with everything said you must trust yourself in your judgement. Therefore you will be able to have the trust of judgement from others.