The Impact We Don’t See: Why Your Creativity Matters More Than You Think

There’s a good chance you’ve inspired someone without even realizing it. Maybe it was the sketch or painting you casually posted online, the project you nearly abandoned but decided to finish, or just the way you talk about your passion. We rarely get to see the full impact of our creativity, but that doesn’t mean it goes unnoticed. Over the last few weeks, I’ve had a few unexpected reminders that what I put out there matters.

I started this blog not knowing if anyone would even read it and because of it a couple of weeks ago I did an interview with a local gallery. I thought there was no chance a lot of people would watch since I do not have a huge following, yet I’ve received incredible feedback from the most unexpected people. 

People have reached out and visited my studio over the last few weeks to talk about art and printing. I know that what I do, is making a difference. I am inspiring people to create, as well as helping them diversify the monetization of their art. 

I also began sharing my thoughts on TikTok, even though sometimes I feel like I’m too old for it. But with age comes experience, wisdom, and knowledge, and with a million millennial pauses, I’ve chosen not to care. I just do me and show up as my authentic self, no matter what.

I’ve been consistent in my art for years, not for anyone else, but because of the insatiable need I have to create. I started in a home studio, running an Etsy shop where I sold digital illustrations while privately painting. As a self-taught artist, I was afraid to fully put myself out there. Then life took me on an unexpected journey—I moved countries yet again, faced incredibly hard times, and had to put my career on hold. I felt lost, like I had so much to give but no real way to express myself. Yet even in those moments, my creativity never fully left me. It was waiting, like a quiet force, reminding me that my work had meaning.

Growth is something that truly matters to me, even if it sounds cliché. Everyone talks about it, but I genuinely believe in the power of evolving and embracing our uniqueness. No one else has my exact perspective, just as no one else has yours. No one can create the paintings I create, offer the advice I give, or tell the stories I tell—because only I have lived my life. And while my journey is my own, the experiences I’ve been through might help someone else. They might offer a struggling artist a bit of light and hope.

Beyond creating art that holds deep personal significance, I write this blog to share my thoughts and experiences, hoping to connect with others. If just one person reads it and feels inspired to create, that alone is enough for me. Creativity has a ripple effect. Art creates more art—within us and in others. And in today’s world, I can’t think of a better gift than inspiring more creativity to exist.