Creativity is a funny thing. Sometimes inspiration is relentless, demanding artists create until the muse releases them. Other times, the creative spark is elusive; all we can do is sit and stare at a blank page, wishing for an idea to appear. One way to get out of an artistic rut and get your creative juices flowing is to try a new hobby. Creative hobbies are a great distraction, but they also stimulate the mind in a different way than an artist's usual medium. If you're ready to explore new mediums and possibilities, read on to discover twelve creative hobbies for creative and adult artists to try.

1. 12 creative Hobbies For Adult and Creative Artists
Creativity is a funny thing. Sometimes inspiration is relentless,
demanding artists create until the muse releases them. Other times, the
creative spark is elusive; all we can do is sit and stare at a blank page,
wishing for an idea to appear.
One way to get out of an artistic rut and get your creative juices flowing
is to try a new hobby. Creative hobbies are a great distraction, but they
also stimulate the mind in a different way than an artist's usual medium.
If you're ready to explore new mediums and possibilities, read on to
discover twelve creative hobbies for creative and adult artists to try.
Paper crafts

2. Paper crafts encompass a wide range of creative pursuits, from drawing
and card making to quilling and beyond. The versatility of paper as a
medium makes it perfect for artistic minds looking for new creative
hobbies to try.
With nothing more than a notebook and a pen or pencil, a world of
artistic possibilities awaits to be explored with a paper-making hobby.
Here are three that any artist can try right now using materials they
already have on hand.
1. Bullet journaling
The Bullet Journal is a journaling method for productivity, but it leaves
plenty of room for artists to flex their creative muscles. The original
method of bullet journaling is minimalist, but creative journalists have
elevated it to a unique art form.
This activity is a fun hobby for artists and creatives looking to add more
structure to their lives while enjoying plenty of creative freedom. Some
people even find that their bullet journal becomes less of a planner and
more of an art journal, which is another hobby!
2. Artistic Journal
An art journal is a way to creatively express thoughts and feelings and
record events through a blend of artistic mediums. Some people like to
write down their ideas in the journal first and then overlay their writing in
whatever medium they like. Others start with the end in mind,
establishing the structure of a piece and adding letters afterward.

3. Playfulness is the name of the game here as there are no rules or
guidelines to follow. The possibilities are endless. Some popular art
journaling mediums include:
Paper collages
Watercolor painting
Pastel
Ink
Stamps
Stickers
3. Coloring
It may seem like a no-brainer, but adult coloring has become incredibly
popular in recent years, and for good reason. We are all more than a
little stressed these days and studies have shown that coloring can
reduce stress and anxiety and improve concentration.
For artists, coloring is a pressure-free way to get the creative juices
flowing, especially when they're struggling to find a spark of inspiration.
Colored pencils, pens, and markers are the obvious medium choices,
but adding ink, paint, and other layers adds a fun, creative twist.
crafts

4. Working with your hands to make an object is a great way to stimulate
the creative brain. What was once the domain of home economics has
now blossomed into a cottage industry. As handmade objects and the
hands that make them continue to set trends, artists are stepping in to
elevate craftsmanship to a whole new level.
Crafts like these are great new hobbies for creative adults. The finished
items are often quite easy to sell, providing an additional source of
income for creative professionals.
4. I knit and crochet
There is something magical about knitting and crochet. By waving a
couple of sticks or a hook and some string, knitters and crocheters
create stunning fashion and practical accessories.
It only takes a couple of simple stitches in either job to get started,
making it a very accessible hobby for anyone to try. Maybe that's why
these and other fiber arts are exploding in popularity .
Most knitters and crocheters start with something simple like a scarf or
blanket, but artists can really think outside the box here. Freehand
knitting and crochet encourage artisans to color outside the lines,
creating imaginative fabrics that combine a delightful mix of textures.
Artists used to working in three dimensions can have a lot of fun with
crochet. Because one stitch is worked at a time, crochet makes it easy to
work on three-dimensional objects, almost sculpting the fabric as you go.

5. 5. Macrame
Macrame is the art of tying special knots in thread or rope to create a
pattern or design. Crafters can learn a handful of basic knots on a small
project like a necklace or bracelet and let inspiration guide them from
there.
Some of the most enticing macrame pieces come from superstore
natural items and yarns. Walking through the yarn aisle of a craft store
can lead to fun and unusual textures, and an artist's creative eye can
transform a branch of driftwood and knots into a masterpiece.
Artists often enhance their macrame pieces by weaving fibers between
open strands, adding an extra dimension of texture. Wall hangings are
some of the most common macrame crafts, but macrame artists make
shelves, plant hangers, and even clothes out of rope and twine. It's
amazing how versatile some knots can be.
6. Cross stitch and embroidery
Cross stitch and embroidery are like drawing and painting on fabric with
thread. A cross stitch pattern is a sort of pixelated image and each pixel
is represented by a tiny stitched “X” shape. As the stitcher creates more
and more X's, the image takes shape.
Embroidery uses a variety of stitch shapes to create a dimensional
image on the fabric. Both craft can create beautiful works of art that any
artist would be proud of. Some crafters even combine needle arts like
cross stitching and embroidery with paper crafting, clothing alteration,
and more for an added creative challenge.

6. 7. Making candles and soap
Making soaps, candles and wax melts is a quick and easy craft that
doesn't require complex equipment. With a few key ingredients and
equipment that most people already have in their kitchens, an artisan
can make their first batch of simple soaps or candles in a day.
But candles and bars of soap are a creative canvas in their own right.
Artists can make one-of-a-kind gifts or salable goods by playing with
colors, textures, and add-ons like flowers, leaves, or beads. Green
thumb artists can even use herbs and flowers from their own garden to
add just a touch of themselves to their creations.
Fashion

7. A person's sense of fashion can tell the world a lot about them or convey
a particular message. Artists and creative adults can use clothing,
accessories and cosmetics as an artistic medium, expressing
themselves with their bodies.
The fashion industry has a reputation for being capitalist and expensive,
but artists have an edge here. A creative mind can transform everyday
objects into high fashion pieces of art, often using clothes and
accessories that would otherwise never be used again.
8. Alteration of clothing
A person's clothes can be a great source of creative inspiration. We all
have things in our closets that we no longer wear. They're pretty easy to
identify because they're usually the only things left hanging on wash day.
Artists turning old clothes into new fashion pieces is a huge trend lately.

8. Objects that are too large can be brought in easily enough, but clothes
that are too small open up a big window of opportunity for artists to flex
their creative muscles. Inserting panels of fabric or playing with blank
space and hardware stimulate creative pursuits.
From cutting and tying t-shirts to patching and embroidering distressed
jeans, the possibilities are endless. Breathing new life into old clothes is
an eco-friendly way to get into fashion design. Since artists already have
a lot of advanced materials at their disposal, it's also cost-effective.
9. Jewelry making
Handmade jewelry is beautiful and fun to make, and there are dozens of
different ways to make it. Fiber artists may enjoy making beaded
macrame bracelets, which are the grown-up version of the friendship
bracelets we made as kids. A few simple knots are enough to create a
unique fashion accessory.
Wire-wrapped jewelry is another fun craft to try for the creative types.
Using a spool of inexpensive thread, a pair of pliers, and some beads,
an artist can sculpt a beautiful piece of jewelry that money can't buy
(unless, of course, she decides to sell).
10. Nail art
A fingernail is a uniquely shaped canvas for artists and creatives of all
kinds. Artists can work on their own nails or do creative work for others.
It starts with painting fun shapes and designs, but the sky really is the
limit when it comes to nail art.

9. Adding creative textures, gluing embellishments, and applying hardware
can take a nail set to the next level. Nail artists push the boundaries with
their designs every day by exploring new mediums to apply to their work.
Digital hobbies
The digital age has opened up a whole new world of creative expression
to artists around the world. Things that used to cost a lot of money just to
get started are now easily replicable on computers, tablets and even
mobile phones.
Artists and creatives looking for a new hobby to play with can get started
with nothing more than a computer or cell phone. Digital works are
easier to share than any other medium, making it easy for artists to
expand their audience with their new hobbies.

10. 11. Creative writing
A creative-minded person can make art with words, just as they would
with paint. Creative writing allows the writer to paint a picture and share
a story using the written word. They choose the right words to express
their meaning like a painter chooses the right colors to show their vision.
When they hear “creative writing,” the first thing most people think of is a
novel, but it doesn't have to be as long and involved as all of this.
Getting started with creative writing can be as simple as writing a letter
that no one will ever read or remembering an event from your past.
Poems, personal essays, and memoirs are all forms of creative writing
that any artist can jump right into. It doesn't even have to be digital—a
pen and notebook work well, and journaling can spark the inspiration to
start journaling art.
12. Digital art
Making art is often messy, but digital art gives artists the same creative
freedom they get from paints, pencils, and other media without all the
clutter. Digital art studios today are jam-packed with features to allow
artists and different creative types to play with things outside their
comfort zone.
Most art programs allow users to choose from different types of pens,
pencils, brushes, crayons, and more. They are great for learning how
other mediums work and don't require any cleaning. Users can even
create masterpieces on the go using powerful mobile apps.

11. Typography is another fun way to incorporate digital art and graphic
design into an artistic repertoire. In typography, words and letters
themselves are the art forms. Typography forces us to look at something
ordinary in a new way by limiting the available shapes to letters and
numbers.
Non-fungible tokens or NFTs are the latest buzzword in cryptocurrency.
They're monetizing digital art in an intriguing and bewildering way, and
tech-savvy artists are cashing in . Digital art is becoming digital currency,
so it's a great creative hobby to try.
Conclusion
It can be difficult to find time for creative play and exploration, whether
you're a professional artist or part of the general workforce. A new hobby
is a great way to stimulate the brain and encourage creative expression.
We have plenty of creative hobbies here to inspire artists and other
creative adults to start playing with the world around them, but this list is
just the beginning. Creative minds are made to combine mediums and
get inspired by the unexpected. These creative hobbies and so many
others are just another handful of tools in the artist's expression toolbox.
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