Creative quotes can be an amazing source of inspiration. Part of my creative style is to add a quote when I share on social media, that I feel expresses what I am trying to say in a visual concept. I love looking for quotes and finding the right one that goes with my images. My favorite creative quote comes from the multi-talented artist Pablo Picasso: “Everything you can imagine is real”. This quote speaks volumes about the power of imagination and its potential to create something truly extraordinary.

I’ve put together a list of my favourite creativity quotes for you to get inspired. Use them for your images, keep them somewhere where you see them, print out a quote and place near your computer or when you are feeling that creative block read one to “kick start” the creative feeling again. Whatever works for you to be inspired and be creative.

“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have”. – Maya Angelou

“Make an empty space in any corner of your mind, and creativity will instantly fill it”. –Dee Hock

“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” -Albert Einstein

“An essential aspect of creativity is not being afraid to fail”. – Edwin Land

“Creativity involves breaking out of expected patterns in order to look at things in a different way.” – Edward de Bono

“Creativity doesn’t wait for that perfect moment. It fashions its own perfect moments out of ordinary ones.” -Bruce Garrabrandt

“What if the very reason you were created was to be creative?” -Michelle Dennis Evans

"Laughter is timeless, imagination has no age, and dreams are forever." - Walt Disney

“The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination”. -Albert Einstein

“Curiosity about life in all of its aspects, I think, is still the secret of great creative people.” – Leo Burnett  

"Creativity is seeing what others see and thinking what no one else ever thought." - Albert Einstein

“Don’t wait for inspiration. It comes while working." - Henri Matisse

“Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun.” - Mary Lou Cook

“The creative adult is the child who survived.” - ​​Ursula Le Guin

“Anxiety is part of creativity, the need to get something out.” - David Duchovny

“Create with the heart; build with the mind.” - Criss Jami

“You can be cautious or you can be creative, but there's no such thing as a cautious creative.” - George Lois

“ Creativity takes courage” - Henri Matisse

“Creativity is contagious. Pass it on.” - Albert Einstein

“Every child is an artist; the problem is staying an artist when you grow up” – Pablo Picasso

“Creativity is just connecting things. When you ask creative people how they did something, they feel a little guilty because they didn’t really do it, they just saw something. It seemed obvious to them after a while.” – Steve Jobs

“Creativity is a habit, and the best creativity is the result of good work habits.” – Twyla Tharp

“Create whatever causes a revolution in your heart.” - Elizabeth Gilbert

"The way to get started is to quit talking and begin doing." - Walt Disney

“Think left and think right and think low and think high. Oh, the thinks you can think up if only you try” – Dr. Seuss

“Creativity is a drug I cannot live without” – Cecil B. DeMille

“It's not just about creativity. It's about the person you're becoming while you're creating.” - Charlie Peacock

“In order to have a real relationship with our creativity, we must take the time and care to cultivate it.” - Julia Cameron

“I like nonsense, it wakes up the brain cells. Fantasy is a necessary ingredient in living.” - Dr Seuss

“Be brave enough to live life creatively. The creative place where no one else has ever been.” Alan Alda

Creative quotes use them to ignite the spark

Everyone needs a bit of inspiration sometimes, and creative quotes are the perfect way to ignite that spark. They can be funny, wise or inspirational but all aim to get you thinking in a new, creative manner. A blog I wrote on Showing Up as a Creative might be of interest to you.

When our creativity starts to dwindle away entirely, clever quotes can provide an injection of life and keep it alive. Developing this habit of reading inspiring words helps us make sure we never forget how important being creative is. Remember ~

Bringing the spirit of fun, excitement, and child-like wonder is extremely valuable to be creative.

You’re not always going to be inspired; you’ve got to sit down and work anyway.

Self-doubt is normal. Create anyway.

Create for yourself.

You need to have a curiosity about life.

Creativity comes from your inner world.