the journal: how diving into a creative medium can transform your creativity
Hello there soul sister,
Think you’ve hit a creative wall? I’ve been there too. And I’ve learned that one of the most powerful ways to break through that wall is by letting go of your usual creative routine and exploring new and different creative mediums.
The goal isn’t mastery—it’s about rediscovering the pure joy of creating, free from expectations. It’s about play, about following your joy, and seeing where it leads. When you create without an end goal, something shifts. You reconnect with your creativity in a whole new way, unlocking fresh inspiration and unexpected ideas.
stepping into the unknown
The thing about creativity is it thrives on curiosity. When you step into an unfamiliar creative medium, you’re forced to see things differently. A photographer picking up a paintbrush suddenly notices color in a new way. A writer experimenting with pottery discovers storytelling in shape and texture. A musician dabbling in dance begins to feel rhythm in a whole new way.
When you let yourself be a beginner again, you open the door to unexpected inspiration.
breaking free from routine
If your creative process has started to feel predictable, it might be time to shake things up. Trying a different medium is like hitting the refresh button on your brain. It forces you to approach creativity with fresh eyes.
The best part? There’s no pressure. You’re not doing it to be perfect—you’re doing it to explore. To stretch. To reconnect with that raw, unfiltered creativity that first drew you to art in the first place.
the magic of cross-pollination
Some of the most groundbreaking artists weren’t confined to just one medium. Think of Maya Angelou—poet, dancer, storyteller. Her creativity flowed across disciplines, feeding their work in unexpected ways. That’s what happens when you step into a new creative mediums. Skills and ideas from one practice seep into another. Your creativity expands in ways you never expected.
how to dive in
If you’re feeling the nudge to try something new, here’s your invitation. No pressure, no rules—just exploration. Here’s how to start:
Follow your curiosity. What art form has always intrigued you? Maybe you’ve secretly wanted to try embroidery, printmaking, or filmmaking. Go for it.
Let go of expectations. You don’t have to be good. You don’t have to share it. Just enjoy the process.
Create without a purpose. Not everything has to be for something. Make just to make.
Ask a Friend. Have a friend who is an expert in a creative medium? Ask them for a creative date and have them show you their skills and techniques.
Find community. Take a class, join a workshop, or just sit in a creative space where others are experimenting too.
Join Out of Office Creative Retreats. Our retreats are designed to spark creativity through hands-on creative sessions in photography, painting, poetry, weaving, leather crafting and more—guiding you to explore without pressure and under the guidance of co-creators who are experts in their respective mediums.
Notice the shifts. Pay attention to how this new practice influences your primary medium. Let your learnings seep in.
Creativity is fluid, ever-changing, and deeply personal. Trying a new creative mediums isn’t just about learning a new skill—it’s about reigniting the creative spark inside you. It’s about reconnecting with that sense of wonder and play that makes art so magical in the first place.
So, what’s calling to you? A paintbrush? A camera? A piece of clay?
Go explore. Your creativity is waiting.
Blessings, light, and love,
Your friend Sally