Anyone can be creative, even if you don’t identify as a “creative person.” We all have creativity inside of us, but for some, it feels harder to access. But just like becoming a “gym person,” you can become a creative person—all it takes is some strategy and effort.

Even the most imaginative people sometimes feel blocked, or like they’re drawing a blank (pun intended). For these folks, however, they know it’s not permanent and have ways to access their creative spirit. Whether it’s in routine, a special playlist, or the time of day, they get back on track and don’t dwell on it. Feeling uninspired is also part of a practice.

Scroll down for four tips for how to build a creative practice. Once you have the know-how, sharpen your skills (or learn new ones) with My Modern Met Academy, our e-learning platform geared toward makers.

Don't see yourself as a creative person? Everyone is creative, and here are four tips for how to build a creative practice.

Practice being creative

There’s the romantic notion of “inspiration striking,” but the reality is that it doesn’t always happen like that. Sure, an idea can come to you at any time, but if you don’t have the structure to put pencil to paper, paint to canvas—where is it going to go?

Schedule time to be creative, and what figure out helps you “lock in” and stay focused to make the most of it. You could sit down in the morning before you start work, or in the evenings as you’re winding down. Maybe you always put on the same playlist, or you go on a walk before you focus on studio time. Regardless, try to stick to your schedule and view it as sacred.

Let yourself play

Part of figuring out what you like to do, and building a practice around it, is letting yourself play. Don’t be afraid to learn something new and be bad at it. Experiment with a new medium. Draw something you’ve always wanted to, but were afraid. Even if it doesn’t go anywhere, there’s value in what you learned along the way. You’re gathering information about what works and what doesn’t.

Listen to creative people

Podcasts, books, and online classes are chock-full of creative wisdom. It’s often helpful to hear stories of people who are doing exactly what you want to be doing. You’ll learn about how they got there and the struggles they had along the way, making it both inspiring and practical.

Get some guidance

Similar to listening to creative people, getting some guidance can help you orient yourself, whether that’s with a medium or an approach to a subject matter. My Modern Met Academy is a great resource for this reason. Our expert instructors teach you skills that you can use beyond the virtual classroom to incorporate into your practice later on. Try enrolling in multiple classes and see how the skills you learn complement one another.

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