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A set of dark brown fingers is cradled by a pair of light brown hands; the hands are painting the nails on the figure, the sharp nails being coated in a chrome-like red, appearing revitalized as yellow sparkles shine around it. An orange ring lies down the middle fingers, while the background blends into a hazy cloud of blues and purples.

The History of Nail Art: From Past Traditions to Future Innovations

Allegra Walker, University at Albany - SUNY

How has the culture and beauty standards surrounding nail art shifted and developed from 3000 B.C. to the modern day?…

March 20, 2024

Redefining “Cringe” – Unmasking the Creative Spark of Gen Z

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

What many might dismiss as 'weird' is a celebration of imagination and an avenue for personal growth.…

September 1, 2023

The Rise of V-Tubers: The Impact of Virtual Influencers

Isabelle Brookshire, Whittier College

It's both awe-inspiring and slightly unnerving to witness digital masterpieces come to life through lines of code.…

August 28, 2023

In an article about fan fiction, two writers holding books and sheets of paper excitedly discuss and compare the stories they wrote about their favorite fictional characters.

Fan Fiction Is Representative of the Human Spirit

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

It's time to recognize that this popular medium is a legitimate form of art.…

August 14, 2023

It’s Okay To Express Creativity With a Hobby

Katie Koenig, George Fox University

Not everything has to become a side hustle.…

April 5, 2023

in article about creativity, image of a person painting messily

Can You Learn Creativity?

Alexander Landgraf, The University of Chicago

Some people are born to be creative, and others just aren't...right?…

January 5, 2023

A phone with the TikTok app symbol on it, overlaid with a "no" sign

10 Things You Can Do Instead of Getting Distracted by TikTok

Morgan Thomas, Wayne State University

The app is a large part of our lives; here's a list of things that will help you stay focused on work instead of endless scrolling.…

October 3, 2022

Minecraft Shows How Video Games Can Help Improve Your Creativity

Braden Beck, California State Channel Islands

Video games can strengthen innovation, thinking skills and strategy in young minds.…

August 10, 2022

In an article about Kanye West and his controversies, an illustration of Kanye West and the animations of his music video "Eazy"

‘Eazy’ Is Yet Another Example of Kanye’s Questionable Creative Choices

Kwami Maranga, Binghamton University

With an already long history of controversial projects, Kanye's newest feud-fueled music video has stirred up the internet once again.…

June 26, 2022

In an article about artist's block, a frustrated woman sitting in front of a laptop

5 Ways To Overcome Artist’s Block

Jael Davis, DePaul University

It's easy to get stuck when working on a creative project, but there are many strategies you can use to stay inspired.…

October 3, 2021

in an article about the book Insight Out, picture of a calendar with sticky notes

‘Insight Out’ Is the Perfect How-To Guide on Generating Innovative Ideas

Kiera Baity, Kennesaw State University

Tina Seelig’s newest book is a revolutionary manual that teaches everyone how to make their imaginative notions a reality.…

June 8, 2021

Girl Sitting and Reading Next To A Castle

Creating a Fantasy World Can Help You Manage the Current Reality

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

For a mental escape, consider turning to your imagination and sketching out a few elements that could make up your very own fantasy novel.…

December 14, 2020

An illustration of a bunch of mood boards for an article on them.

Why You Should Create a Mood Board

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

Making a visual interpretation of your dreams and goals can be inspiring and motivating.…

November 9, 2020

Creative Writing Classes and Online Learning Aren’t a Great Fit

Katie Klear, Columbia College Chicago

As schools convert many courses to web-based video chats due to COVID-19, writers perhaps suffer the most.…

September 1, 2020

Illustration of how one might feel while experiencing creative burnout

How To Be Original When You’re Experiencing Creative Burnout

Sarah Gudenau, Oakland University

Here’s how to find inspiration and rekindle the desire to create for any artistic endeavor, whether it's writing or painting or playing music, after you’ve hit a creative roadblock. …

August 2, 2020

Kristen Stewart in Netflix series Homemade

The New Netflix Series ‘Homemade’ Perfectly Captures Life in a Pandemic

Danielle Kuzel, Florida State University

The show demonstrates that it is important to be grateful for what we have, even during these difficult times.…

July 27, 2020

The Late Christo and Jeanne-Claude Made Art Out of Impermanence

Brian Xi, University of California, Berkeley

Famous for wrapping the Reichstag among other things, the husband-wife duo embraced the ephemerality of their installations.…

July 4, 2020

Elizabeth Gilbert Has Great Advice for Finding Creativity During Quarantine

Anna Barnard, St. Olaf College

Sometimes, you're stuck in a rut, but the 'Eat, Pray, Love' author has great ideas on how to dig yourself out.…

June 19, 2020

What ‘Where’d You Go, Bernadette’ Says About Following Your Dreams

Charlotte Susser, University of Chicago

This movie looks at ambition, mental health, creativity, complacency and how they all connect.…

September 16, 2019

How to Balance Your Creative Passion with Your College Workload

Colin Boyd, Ithaca College

Yes, it can be done.…

March 19, 2019

6 Ways to Breaks a Creative Slump

Gabrielle Sheehan, Montclair State University

Inspiration can come from the most unusual (or mundane) places.…

February 10, 2019

Why Being a Daydreamer Is a Good Thing

Catherine Gregoire, University of Texas at Austin

When your eyes drift off into the distance dramatically, good things are about to happen.…

March 13, 2018

5 Creative Outlets for Non-Creatives

Audrey Bowers, Butler University

Whether you have a creative bone in your body or not, these are for you.…

March 10, 2018

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