Creative types are a wonderful bunch; they are responsible for creating and designing so many of the things that we see on a daily basis. However, when it comes to being creative; sometimes you need to find yourself some inspiration.
So, where can you get this inspiration from? Why not take a look at some of the best creative blogs out there and see just why you should follow them?
Aisle One
If you find yourself sitting firmly in the graphic design side of creativity, then you might want to check out Aisle One. This particular blog is focused on all types of graphic design, including grid systems, modernism and typography. It is also incredibly simple, which means that the top tips and resources will take the centre stage.
Pikaland
Animation is a really wide talent and there are a variety of different types of animation out there to choose from. We know that the cute and quirky style isn’t for everyone, but for some it is the ideal style. Pikaland is a blog that celebrates the best of fun animation and whilst it has been going for quite a while it is still a great resource and gives you plenty of amazing artwork to drool over.
9 Mousai
A fantastic resource for all kinds of creatives; on 9 Mousai you will find a variety of different blog posts no matter where you like to find inspiration. Film, music, poetry, crafts and photography are just some of the different categories that you can take a look through and you will find not only inspiration but also how to guides too.
500px
One form of creative expression that has really taken off of late is photography. Unsurprisingly this has meant that there are lots of photography-based blogs out there for you to choose from. Whilst many of them are led by journalists or businesses, we do rather like 500px. This particular blog is put together by the community itself. Whilst there are lots of expert tips, you will also be able to be inspired and take advice from those who are in the community themselves.
Contemporary Daily Art
Needless to say, art-based blogs are one of the most popular in the creative world. This is probably because art is incredibly far reaching and varied. It is hard to identify some of the best art based blog post out there as there are so many; but Contemporary Daily Art is one of our favourites. It is world famous, as far as art blogs go and it is definitely going to prove inspirational for a wealth of artists out there.
Apartment Therapy
You might not always think of interior design as a form of creativity; but it is essentially just painting and decorating a house to look its best. Which does take plenty of creativity. Whilst we don’t have a home which is anywhere near as impressive as what we see on American blog site Apartment Therapy; that doesn’t mean that we don’t love taking a look. Taking a look at this blog also shows us why it is a useful resource for many interior designers who want to be able to offer their clients the very best in design.
Almost Makes Perfect
Crafting is one of the easiest ways to get creative as it takes the everyday and makes them brand new and interesting. There are lots of different crafting themed blogs out there to choose from; some are created by experts and some by people who really just enjoy a spot of crafting at home. Almost Makes Perfect sits somewhere in between and we love the amazing posts that are shared on this particular blog created by a lady called Molly. There is always plenty of inspiration to be found and you will soon find yourself wanting to get crafting.
I Love Typography
A side of graphic design that is incredibly important, typography is more than just being all about fonts and writing styles. If you are finding it hard to feel inspired about your own typefaces, then you might want to take a look at I Love Typography. The perfect place to drool over the very best in fonts and to find yourself some inspiration. This is definitely a place to go.
Illustration Age
Those who take their illustration seriously are going to want to take a look at this particular blog. They regularly feature a wealth of ground-breaking works of art that are taken from illustrators all over the world. There is artwork of every type on Illustration Age and you are sure to find plenty to inspire you; no matter the type of illustration that you prefer.
As you can see, there are a wealth of amazing creative blogs out there in the virtual world. It doesn’t matter what type of thing you see as being creative, what you consider to be your outlet or what inspires you. The answer to what you need is likely to be there for you to find. You just need to take a look at the different types of creative blogs and see what gets your juices flowing.
So, next time you find yourself with a creative blockage; why not take a look at some of these amazing blogs and see if you can find yourself with some inspiration? You never know what they might help you to create and you may even make something that you can feature on one of these blogs.
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