The way we think about creativity today—as a unique and valuable human trait—has a long history that has shaped our understanding of what it means to be “creative.” The word creativity itself is derived from the Latin term creare, meaning “to make” or “to bring forth.” However, the concept has taken on very different meanings and who we consider “creative” has evolved dramatically. From the divine muses of ancient Greece to the scientific inventors of the Industrial Age, creativity has changed along with human progress and our view of art, intellect, and individuality. Here’s a journey through creativity across the ages.
1. Ancient Times: Creativity as Divine Inspiration
Greece: Divine Inspiration and the Muses
In ancient Greece, creativity was seen as a gift from the gods, channeled through the Muses—nine goddesses each governing a particular art or science. The Greeks believed that poets, musicians, and thinkers were merely conduits for divine ideas rather than creators themselves. Invoking the Muses, as seen in Homer’s Iliad and Hesiod’s Theogony, was a way to call on inspiration beyond human capacity, emphasizing that true creativity was otherworldly
The Muses’ influence was so profound that the term “museum” is derived from them, representing a place where knowledge and creativity converge.
Each Muse had a specific domain:
- Calliope – the Muse of epic poetry, often considered the foremost of the Muses. She was depicted with a writing tablet, as her role was to inspire poets to tell grand tales, such as Homer’s Iliad and Odyssey.
- Clio – the Muse of history, symbolizing the preservation of stories and events. Artists, historians, and writers who sought to document reality looked to her as a guide.
- Erato – the Muse of love poetry, inspiring poems and songs about passion and romance. She often appeared with a lyre.
- Euterpe – the Muse of music, especially wind instruments, was seen as a source of pleasure and harmony, often depicted with a flute.
- Melpomene – the Muse of tragedy, represented with a tragic mask and the club of Hercules, symbolizing the serious aspects of human experience.
- Polyhymnia – the Muse of sacred poetry and hymns, inspiring reverence and religious devotion through verse.
- Terpsichore – the Muse of dance, bringing rhythm and movement, frequently shown dancing or with a lyre.
- Thalia – the Muse of comedy, contrasting Melpomene, symbolizing joy and laughter through comic theater.
- Urania – the Muse of astronomy, associated with the heavens and often portrayed with a globe and compass, inspiring scholars to study the stars and the universe.
Rome: Practicality and Cultural Fusion
While the Romans were influenced by Greek views, they adopted a more pragmatic approach to creativity. Roman art, literature, and architecture were often inspired by Greek precedents, but they adapted these forms to suit the needs of a vast empire. Creativity was celebrated when it served practical purposes, such as enhancing public life, infrastructure, and the military.
Roman architecture reflects this functional creativity. Innovations like concrete and the arch allowed the Romans to build grand structures like the Pantheon and aqueducts, emphasizing engineering prowess and utility. For Romans, creativity wasn’t just an abstract ideal; it was a tool for asserting cultural power, creating infrastructure, and improving public life
Egypt: Creativity as Cosmic Order and Sacred Art
In Egypt, creativity was less about personal expression and more about honoring the gods and preserving cosmic order, or ma’at. Egyptian art, writing, and architecture followed strict guidelines that emphasized harmony, balance, and continuity, rather than individual style. Creativity here was viewed as a sacred act that aligned human work with divine principles.
Hieroglyphics and temple art serve as prime examples. Egyptian hieroglyphs were not just written language but an art form, with each symbol representing both sound and meaning. Artists followed established conventions in depicting gods and pharaohs, using specific proportions to reflect divinity and authority. Egyptian temples and monuments, such as the Pyramids of Giza, were designed to honor the gods and the pharaohs’ journey to the afterlife, embodying an eternal vision rather than innovation for its own sake
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In ancient Greece, artists didn’t “sign” their works as we do today. Artisans were anonymous, as their role was seen more as skilled labor rather than personal expression. It wasn’t until the Renaissance that individual recognition for creative work became common. But we’ll talk about this later.
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The Romans were masters of concrete. They invented a blend with volcanic ash that made their structures incredibly durable. The Pantheon’s dome, still standing today, is the world’s largest unreinforced concrete dome—a marvel nearly 2,000 years later
- The Egyptian Book of the Dead, illustrated with hieroglyphic texts and scenes, was created to guide the deceased through the afterlife. These creations were considered powerful enough to aid souls in their journey, showcasing creativity as a spiritual service.
2. Creativity in the Middle Ages
During the Middle Ages (5th to 15th centuries), creativity continued to be viewed as an extension of the divine, yet each culture had its own perspective.
Christianity and the Role of Divine Inspiration
In Christian Europe, creativity was perceived as a divine blessing rather than a human trait. Art, literature, and architecture were seen as expressions of faith rather than individual creativity.
The Gothic cathedrals exemplify this: builders and sculptors remained anonymous, as their works were seen as dedicated to God rather than to personal acclaim. The construction of cathedrals like Notre-Dame de Paris and Chartres Cathedral exemplified medieval creativity. These structures were designed to inspire awe and direct attention toward the heavens. Builders utilized flying buttresses and stained glass to create dramatic interiors, where light symbolized divine presence.
Art often served as a “visual Bible,” meant to educate a largely illiterate population on religious stories and values.
The Islamic Golden Age: Creativity as Knowledge and Invention
In the Islamic world, the Golden Age of Islam (8th to 14th centuries) was marked by a flourishing of knowledge, art, and scientific inquiry. Creativity was often expressed through calligraphy, geometric patterns, architecture, and advancements in science and philosophy. Islamic artists avoided depicting human figures in religious contexts, focusing instead on abstract forms and patterns, which were seen as expressions of the infinite nature of God.
Chinese and Japanese Perspectives: Creativity as Harmony and Craftsmanship
In China and Japan, creativity was closely tied to harmony with nature, craftsmanship, and tradition. For example, Chinese landscape painting aimed to capture the spiritual essence of nature rather than precise realism, reflecting Daoist and Confucian values of balance and contemplation. Japanese Zen gardens and calligraphy emphasized simplicity, discipline, and attention to detail as means of connecting with a larger, harmonious whole.
In each of these cultures, creativity wasn’t viewed as a secular or solely human trait; it was either a spiritual act or a craft that reflected one’s dedication to the divine, natural order, or ancestral wisdom.
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Illuminated Manuscripts: Monks and nuns meticulously hand-copied and illustrated books, particularly the Bible. These illuminated manuscripts were adorned with intricate designs and vibrant colors, which were believed to honor the divine word. Some took years, even decades, to complete, and errors were seen as potential signs of the devil’s influence.
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Al-Jazari’s Automata: The 12th-century inventor Ismail al-Jazari designed early programmable machines, including clocks and intricate water-powered automata. His creative engineering greatly influenced later designs and foreshadowed aspects of modern robotics.
- The Tale of Genji: Written by Japanese noblewoman Murasaki Shikibu in the early 11th century, it’s considered the world’s first novel. Creativity in literature was valued in Japan, but authors like Murasaki were expected to be discreet, often publishing anonymously or pseudonymously.
3. Creativity in the Renaissance: Individual Genius and Innovation
Moving from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance (14th to 17th centuries), creativity took on a new, transformative role. In Europe, the Renaissance marked a “rebirth” of classical knowledge and values, drawing from Greek and Roman ideals while emphasizing individual achievement, intellectual curiosity, and innovation. This period celebrated the concept of the “Renaissance man”—a person skilled in multiple disciplines—embodied by figures like Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo, who were seen as both artists and scientists.
Creativity as Personal Genius
During the Renaissance, artists, writers, and thinkers began to be recognized as unique individuals with extraordinary abilities, a shift from the collective or anonymous creativity of the Middle Ages. The term “genius” was used to describe figures who could channel divine inspiration in innovative ways, and creativity was perceived as a highly personal talent that could bridge art, science, and invention.
Leonardo da Vinci: Known for works like The Last Supper and Mona Lisa, Leonardo exemplified the Renaissance ideal of blending art and science. His notebooks, filled with anatomical sketches, engineering designs, and studies of nature, illustrate a view of creativity that merged observation with imagination, turning human curiosity into groundbreaking art and innovation.
For me, Da Vinci’s history and sketches have been a profound influence, sparking my own desire to sketch and explore ideas from an early age. His endless curiosity resonates with my own creative journey. Inspired by his ability to combine practical engineering with artistic vision, I strive to bring a similar depth to my work, balancing structure with the freedom to experiment.
Michelangelo: Michelangelo’s creative process was described as “liberating” his sculptures from the marble. Works like David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling reflected a new belief that the artist’s personal vision could transform raw materials into something transcendent, celebrating both human potential and divine inspiration
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Patronage and the Flourishing of the Arts
Creativity during the Renaissance was also driven by the support of wealthy patrons, such as the Medici family in Florence. These patrons funded artists, scientists, and philosophers, encouraging experimentation and the pursuit of beauty. This backing allowed artists more freedom to explore themes outside of strict religious contexts, incorporating mythological, humanist, and secular themes that expanded the scope of creative expression.
The Printing Press: Creativity as Knowledge Sharing
A significant catalyst for creativity in the Renaissance was the printing press, invented by Johannes Gutenberg around 1440. This revolutionary technology enabled mass production of books, making knowledge accessible to a broader audience than ever before. Artists and thinkers could now share their ideas widely, leading to an explosion of creativity as new concepts, literature, and artistic techniques spread rapidly across Europe.
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Humanism: Renaissance humanism emphasized the study of classical texts, which promoted the value of individual potential. This intellectual movement encouraged people to question established authority and explore the arts, philosophy, and sciences independently.
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Gutenberg Bible: One of the first major books printed using movable type, the Gutenberg Bible democratized access to religious texts and paved the way for a more literate and informed society. This marked a shift toward creativity as a shared experience, where ideas could inspire innovation far beyond individual workshops or cities
4. Creativity in the Enlightenment: Rationality and Original Thought
The Enlightenment (17th to 18th centuries) built upon Renaissance ideas, but with a focus on reason, science, and intellectual freedom. Creativity was no longer just about artistic expression; it became a tool for exploring human potential, scientific discovery, and societal progress.
Creativity as Intellectual Exploration
Enlightenment thinkers like Isaac Newton and Voltaire pursued creativity in science and philosophy, questioning traditional beliefs and embracing rationality. Creativity was associated with skepticism and originality, often challenging religious or political authority in favor of individual reasoning and empirical evidence. This shift emphasized that creativity wasn’t mystical but rather a disciplined approach to understanding and innovating in the world.
Isaac Newton: Newton’s theories on gravity and motion illustrate Enlightenment creativity as grounded in experimentation, mathematics, and observation rather than divine inspiration. His creative process involved questioning established knowledge, leading to groundbreaking advancements in physics.
Can you believe it was his insight that the same force pulling an apple to the ground also kept the moon in orbit? That revelation, that gravity extends into space, gave us a fundamental understanding of the universe and laid the foundation for modern physics.
Voltaire and Rousseau: Writers like Voltaire used creativity to critique society, questioning authority and advocating for political reform. Their works fueled democratic ideals and inspired later revolutions by reimagining governance and individual rights.
The Rise of Individualism
Enlightenment ideas helped to solidify creativity as an individual pursuit of knowledge and personal expression. This period celebrated the notion that each person could contribute unique insights to society, laying the groundwork for modern concepts of originality, intellectual property, and innovation.
Did you know?
- The Encyclopédie: Edited by Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d’Alembert, this comprehensive work gathered knowledge across disciplines, embodying Enlightenment values of education, accessibility, and the sharing of creative ideas.
5. Creativity in the Romantic Era: Emotion, Nature, and the Sublime
Following the Enlightenment, the Romantic era (late 18th to early 19th centuries) reacted against the rationality of the Enlightenment by focusing on emotion, nature, and individual experience. In this period, creativity was seen as a deeply personal, often mystical force that could connect individuals to the natural world and to profound, sometimes turbulent emotions.
Creativity as a Connection to Nature
Romantic artists, poets, and musicians saw nature as an immense source of inspiration, representing freedom, beauty, and raw, untamed power. They believed creativity allowed individuals to forge a spiritual connection with the natural world, experiencing what they called the “sublime”—a mixture of awe, wonder, and sometimes fear.
William Wordsworth: One of the foremost Romantic poets, Wordsworth wrote about his deep, almost spiritual connection to nature. In poems like “I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud,” he celebrated the inspiration he found in the natural landscape, portraying it as a profound creative force.
Creativity as Emotional Depth and Individual Expression
For the Romantics, creativity was intensely personal and emotional, driven by passion, introspection, and, sometimes, melancholy. Romantic artists often delved into themes of love, loss, and longing, viewing creativity as an exploration of the inner self.
Ludwig van Beethoven: Beethoven’s music reflects this Romantic ideal, filled with powerful contrasts, emotional depth, and expressions of triumph and tragedy. His compositions, such as his Symphony No. 5 and Moonlight Sonata, captured a range of intense feelings, moving audiences with their passion.
The Artist as Visionary and Outsider
Romanticism also emphasized the idea of the artist as a misunderstood genius, someone driven by intense emotion and imagination who might not conform to societal norms. Creativity, to the Romantics, was often a solitary, introspective journey that set artists apart as visionaries.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Shelley’s novel reflects Romantic themes of the sublime, with its descriptions of wild landscapes and the moral dilemmas surrounding scientific exploration. The novel’s main character, Victor Frankenstein, embodies the dangers and isolation of unchecked creative ambition.
Creativity and the Supernatural
Romantics often explored themes beyond the physical world, including the supernatural and mysterious. They saw creativity as a means of accessing otherworldly realms and understanding the mysteries of life and death. This fascination with the supernatural can be seen in the poetry of Lord Byron and in the works of Gothic writers like Edgar Allan Poe.
The Romantic Era presents creativity as deeply personal, emotionally charged, and even mystical, positioning the artist as both a visionary and a conduit for the sublime forces of nature and emotion. This era paved the way for modern ideas about creativity as a unique, transformative experience that connects the creator to both the world and their inner self.
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Beethoven continued to compose even as he lost his hearing, viewing his creative work as essential to his identity and as a way to channel his inner experiences into music.
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Frankenstein was inspired by a competition among friends to write the best ghost story. Shelley’s work went on to become one of the most enduring novels of the Romantic period, blending creativity with themes of science, horror, and the supernatural.
- The Gothic Novel: Romanticism gave rise to the Gothic genre, with novels like Dracula by Bram Stoker and The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole blending supernatural elements with creative storytelling to evoke fear and wonder.
6. Creativity in the Industrial Age: Innovation and Practicality
As the Industrial Revolution took hold in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, creativity was increasingly tied to innovation and technological advancement. This era saw creativity moving from personal expression and emotional depth, characteristic of Romanticism, to a more utilitarian form. In the face of rapid urbanization, technological growth, and changes in work environments, creativity became synonymous with inventiveness, problem-solving, and efficiency.
Creativity as Mechanization and Invention
Inventions like the steam engine, the spinning jenny, and later, the telegraph transformed society, accelerating production and communication. Creators of the time were not just artists but engineers, scientists, and inventors. Figures such as James Watt, who refined the steam engine, and Samuel Morse, who developed Morse code, used creativity to push technological boundaries, which reshaped industries and everyday life.
The Rise of Industrial Design and Applied Creativity
As machines began producing goods on a massive scale, the need for design in products grew. This gave rise to industrial design, a field where creativity was applied to improve both the aesthetics and functionality of manufactured products. Figures like Josiah Wedgwood, an English potter, pioneered mass production techniques while incorporating artistic design, combining creativity with the efficiency demanded by the market. He is sometimes referred to as the “Father of English Potters” and was a key figure in developing consumer ceramics. His creative innovations, like the development of “creamware” and use of factory-based production, helped make fine pottery accessible to the middle class.
Creativity in Art: Realism and the Artist as Social Commentator
The shift toward industrialization brought a reaction in the art world, where Realism emerged as a response to Romantic ideals. Artists like Gustave Courbet and Honoré Daumier began portraying ordinary working-class life, addressing the harsh realities of industrial society and exploring themes of social justice. Creativity became a way to document, critique, and make sense of a world that was rapidly changing.
Courbet’s The Stone Breakers is a powerful example of Realism, depicting two laborers engaged in backbreaking work. Courbet’s choice to paint such a gritty scene was revolutionary, as art had traditionally focused on idealized landscapes and historical subjects.
Creativity in Literature: The Rise of Science Fiction
As technology advanced, literature began to explore new themes that were directly influenced by industrial developments. Science fiction emerged as a genre that reflected both excitement and anxiety about the potential of science and industry. Writers like Mary Shelley, H.G. Wells, and Jules Verne used creativity to imagine the future, explore the implications of technology, and question ethical boundaries.
Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein: Though written earlier in 1818, Frankenstein captures the Industrial Age’s tension between progress and ethical responsibility. Victor Frankenstein’s creation of life mirrors society’s ability to harness nature, raising questions about the consequences of scientific ambition.
Jules Verne: Often called the “father of science fiction,” Verne’s novels, such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days, were inspired by the technological advancements of his time. Verne’s work popularized the concept of “futuristic creativity,” imagining inventions and adventures far beyond the known world. His visions of submarines, air travel, and space exploration were strikingly prescient. His works inspired real-world inventors and remain iconic examples of how creativity in literature can predict and influence future technological advancements
7. Creativity in the 20th Century
Continuing our journey into the Modern Era and 20th Century, we witness creativity blossoming alongside rapid technological advances, significant social upheavals, and shifting cultural landscapes. This era brought creativity into new domains, from abstract art and digital design to environmental movements and space exploration. Here’s a look at how creativity evolved and adapted during this time:
Creativity in the Early 20th Century: The Avant-Garde and Innovation
The early 20th century saw art and literature breaking away from traditional forms, ushering in avant-garde movements like Cubism, Surrealism, Futurism, and Dadaism. These movements challenged established norms, aiming to express the subconscious, distort reality, and explore fragmented perspectives. Artists like Pablo Picasso and Salvador Dalí experimented with form, color, and symbolism, reflecting a new era that valued creative exploration over realism.
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Dadaism began as a response to the horrors of World War I, rejecting conventional art in favor of absurdity and spontaneity. Artists like Marcel Duchamp used “found objects,” like a urinal he titled Fountain, challenging the very definition of art
Scientific and Technological Creativity: The early 20th century was also marked by monumental scientific breakthroughs. Albert Einstein’s theory of relativity, developed in 1905, reshaped physics and opened up new ways of understanding time and space, which influenced art and literature. Similarly, Sigmund Freud’s work on psychoanalysis inspired writers, artists, and filmmakers to delve into the subconscious, making creativity a tool for exploring hidden layers of the human mind.
Mid-20th Century: Creativity as a Tool for Social Commentary and Revolution
By the mid-20th century, creativity was increasingly used as a means of social and political commentary. With world wars, civil rights movements, and shifting cultural dynamics, artists, writers, and musicians used their work to question authority, protest injustice, and promote change.
The Beat Generation: In the U.S., writers like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg rejected mainstream values in favor of a more personal and spontaneous style of writing. Their works, often filled with introspection and criticism of societal norms, were influential in the countercultural movements of the 1960s.
Abstract Expressionism: In the visual arts, Abstract Expressionism, led by figures like Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko, rejected structured forms in favor of emotional expression. This movement reflected a post-war world that felt fractured and unstable, valuing personal experience and individualism over traditional structure
The 1960s and ’70s saw the rise of “happenings”—spontaneous, interactive art performances designed to break down barriers between artist and audience. These events were meant to make viewers part of the creative process, challenging the idea of passive spectatorship
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Late 20th Century: Digital Revolution and Globalization
In the late 20th century, the digital revolution transformed creativity across all fields. With the invention of computers, the internet, and digital art software, creativity became more accessible, interactive, and collaborative.
Digital Art and Design: Tools like Adobe Photoshop (launched in 1988) revolutionized visual art and design, allowing artists to create and manipulate images in unprecedented ways. 3D modeling software opened up new possibilities in fields like animation, architecture, and gaming, reshaping how we think about art and creativity in the digital age.
In fact, computers opened up a whole new world for me when I began creating video games in high school. The fact that I didn’t need physical tools or materials to bring my ideas to life felt like stepping through a portal into limitless possibilities. I could design characters, build environments, and develop levels—all from my computer screen. It was both fascinating and captivating, allowing me to explore digital art with Photoshop, experiment with 3D modeling, and even try my hand at composing music for my games. This experience gave me a first taste of merging creativity with technology, a blend that continues to shape my work today.
And how has technology influenced the way you create? Or if you are not using it yet, do you think you could benefit from specific software or digital products that will make your workflow better and maybe open new doors for your craft?
Music and Film: Advances in technology also revolutionized the music and film industries. Synthesizers, electronic music, and sampling allowed for new sounds and genres, while CGI (computer-generated imagery) transformed filmmaking, giving rise to blockbuster movies that could blend reality with digital fantasy, like Jurassic Park and The Matrix.
Street Art: With graffiti and street art, artists took to public spaces, using creativity as a voice for communities often overlooked by mainstream art. Artists like Jean-Michel Basquiat and Banksy used the streets as their canvas, making art more democratic and accessible
8. Creativity Today and Beyond: Innovation, Sustainability, and Collaboration
Moving into the 21st century, creativity is now a multifaceted concept spanning art, science, technology, and social impact. Today’s creative landscape is increasingly collaborative, with digital platforms allowing global teams to innovate together in real-time. Creativity is also more interdisciplinary, as fields like bio-art, sustainable design, and AI-driven innovation blend science and art in unprecedented ways.
Sustainable Creativity: With a growing focus on environmental impact, modern creativity often seeks to balance beauty and functionality with sustainability. From eco-friendly architecture to upcycled fashion, creative fields are adapting to address global challenges.
AI and Machine Learning: Artificial intelligence has entered the creative realm, from generating art to composing music. While AI prompts discussions about originality, it also opens up new opportunities for collaboration, with AI becoming both a creative partner and a tool for generating fresh ideas.
I’ve also used AI extensively in my work, including the very research you’re reading now on the history and evolution of creativity.
Beyond that, AI played a crucial role when I was building my CNC router (I used PrintNC plans, just Google it if you are interested). It became my assistant, helping me navigate wiring, power management, software settings, and troubleshooting countless issues. Whether in research or practical tasks, AI has proven to be a valuable partner in my process.
Crowdsourced Creativity: Platforms like Kickstarter and Patreon allow creators to fund projects through audience support, giving power to individual creators and enabling more diverse, community-driven projects.
9. Conclusion: Creativity as Humanity’s Evolving Legacy
The journey of creativity from ancient times to today reveals an ever-evolving concept shaped by human needs, cultural shifts, and technological progress. Where creativity was once attributed to divine forces, it’s now a democratic and inclusive force that drives innovation and fosters community. As we move forward, creativity will likely continue to adapt, addressing challenges that future generations have yet to imagine.
Looking back at creativity’s journey, I’m reminded that the true beauty of making lies not in the perfect result but in the willingness to start and make. Each era has shown that creativity adapts, expanding as tools evolve and as people find new ways to express themselves. Today, creativity is in reach for anyone who wants to try, and the journey begins not with mastery but with a simple act of making.
In my next article, I’ll share more of my personal experiences - what creativity means to me and how the practice of making continues to shape who I am.
10. Creativity for Everyone: The New Era of Making
Today, unlike in the past, each and every one of us has access to create - to imagine something in our minds and bring it into the world, whether onto a screen or into our hands. If you think you’re not creative or that imagination isn’t your strength, it’s likely just because you haven’t started yet or believe it’s “not your thing.”
Creativity is more accessible now than ever. Affordable machines like laser cutters and 3D printers put the power of making directly into our hands. Stores, both local and online, offer every material we could need. And with platforms like YouTube and Google, we can learn any skill we set our minds to. Whether it’s building wooden stick planes, working with clay, or drawing characters, we can start making things with just a bit of time and dedication.
I was lucky to start young, surrounded by creative people and encouragement. For me, creativity felt like destiny. But there are countless ways to get into making - I know fellow creators who didn’t pick up a pen or a tool until their 20s and are now professionals. I truly believe that anyone with the desire can access this incredible process, even if it takes time and effort to develop.
So, where do I start?
It’s easy to get caught up in wanting to make only “cool” things or to doubt the worth of an idea before it even starts. Even now, I catch myself judging ideas too soon, dismissing thoughts that don’t feel “good enough.” Yet, some of my best work has come from ideas I almost abandoned or from random mistakes. You never know where the gold lies until it reveals itself. Every creative attempt, whether a triumph or a lesson, adds value and is worth the effort.
So go ahead—start with things that may feel “stupid” or small - it’s totally fine! No one creates something great on the first try. Look up a tutorial on YouTube, find something that sparks your interest, and give it a go. Then try something different, and then something else. Imagine that whatever you make might end up in the trash later. For me, this mindset frees me from pressure, allowing me to enjoy the process. And one day, I know I’ll create something I’m truly proud of. This is how my journey began, and it’s still how it goes today.
