I’ve always wanted to create things. I’ve always liked the freedom to do what I want and not be told what needs to be done. I love working for myself and making things happen. I love to be able to get things done in my own timing. I don’t enjoy having to wait for others to catch up to me or to have to rely on people for me to continue my project. These are things that have both helped me and have made things difficult when trying to be on a team.

I want to bring you along on my journey of trying to start a creative business. My journey is far from over so trust me when I say this is not going to be a step by step guide for you follow to start your own but maybe you can learn from some things I’ve been through and learned so far on this journey.

I love writing in coffee shops. It's a great way to change up my scenery and find new perspectives. When I find myself up against writers block changing up my scenery tends to help me find something to write about. The different environment helps me feel motivated and inspired to get work done. Sometimes when I'm at my apartment, I lack motivation and find myself distracted by things that need to be done around the house. Discovering new places to create is an excellent way to improve creativity or break free of a creative block.

Hello, as most of you probably know, I'm Thomas (Anthony) Terry, founder of Roses as Humans. Yes, my first name is Thomas, but I've gone by my middle name my entire life. This has created some confusion, like during school roll calls when I had to explain why I go by Anthony. However, that's beside the point of this post. I wanted to take some time to share my story and how I've arrived at this point in my creative journey. Understanding myself has been a significant part of this process. I love being creative, but interestingly, my personality is very task-oriented rather than naturally creative. It's an internal struggle I face, but as I've discovered more about who I am, things have made more sense to me.

So you are thinking you could be happy or you could be successful if you just had blank. You are always looking to what you don’t have thinking that next new thing is what will bring you happiness. You are like the horse who is always trying to eat the grass on the other side of the fence even though there is plenty of good grass to eat within the bounds of where they are allowed to be. This is a phonological phenomenon called Grass is Greener Syndrome of Gigs. This phonological mindset seems to affect creatives the worse and I believe it has to do with our ADHD tendencies that drive us to constantly be changing ideas and looking for new things. We need to better understand this mindset to help us break free from it and live our creative life being content with who we are and where we are in our own creative journey.

Every business has their choice of tools they use to keep track of everything. As much as it sounds dirty our art is a form of business. I have been recently experimenting and trying to figure out what tools and workflows work best for me. I want to use this blog post to bring you along on the journey and show you what I use to maybe help you decide which tools you want to use. If you see something you want to try out, you can help support our mission by using the links found in this post.

This is not going to be an exhaustive blog post about each tool I use but a quick overview. I hope this will give you more to think about and inspire you in ways you can organize and keep track of your life and creative business.

Getting married, having a child and navigating this new life has put lots of things into perspective for me. This past year has been full of many changes and filled with the challenges that come with change. Starting a family has made me realize I need to better navigate my hobbies and passions for creating and my role as a father and husband.

This balance between pursuing my creative passions and staying in touch with my family is very delicate but important. This post explores practical strategies for maintaining this balance while nurturing both aspects of life. As a creative, you probably already know just how important these things are to make your life fulfilling.

We’ve spent some time talking about staying authentic and creative in this new world that is filled with technology and AI. We live in a fast paced society where you can quickly fall behind and become irrelevant. We want to be in a position where people will consume our art but at the same time we cannot let ourselves lose touch with our creativity and selves. What are some ways we can disconnect from the digital age and rediscover ways to authentically inspire yourself and build your creative brand.

Community is such an important part of the journey we go on as creators. By knowing the difference from working alone to allowing others in on the process can help us elevate to new levels we may never be able to reach. We are much stronger when we are together in a community.

Where do you find yourself creating the most? Is there a vibe that make you feel more inspired or have a bigger desire to create? Your environment shapes your creativity. Let's explore how to design a space that nurtures your creative spirit and enhances self-expression. I want to help you discover ways to help you focus on your craft and escape the world of distractions we live in.

We live in a world where we are defined by makeup and filters. We want the world to see us in a certain way and try our hardest to blend into who society says we should be. We don’t think for ourselves and get through life by simply going through the motions. In a world full of so much fake things there is a power in being authentically yourself. Today let’s talk about how we can build authentic connections in a social media picture perfect world.

What story are you going to be telling? A personal brand is what will bring clarity to you, your artwork and your story. It helps provide you with a goal and vision. Without this brand you may find yourself struggling to stay consistent or to even know what to make next. It also provides your audience with an understanding of what your brand does and what it stands for.

You don’t have to lose yourself to become a brand. This isn’t about selling yourself out or giving up on your authenticity. A personal brand is a tool we can use to help guide us in our story telling. Today I want to talk about what it looks like building your own personal brand and how to do it in a way that helps grow your authenticity instead of losing it.

Can art still be authentic if it’s made to sell? Just because you’ve found a way to earn money from your creativity—does that mean you’ve sold out? Many artists wrestle with the fear that once their work becomes profitable, it loses its purity. We struggle to find a balance between turning what we love into a career and keeping the passion alive. There’s a constant tension between creating for expression and creating for income. But do those two have to be at odds? Or is it possible for both to coexist—art that’s honest and also pays the bills?

Being consistent is absolutely key to creative success. I promise you, this statement holds true across various artistic endeavors. Create even when you don’t feel that spark of inspiration, and perhaps you will discover that inspiration surprisingly finds you, or you may simply become a better and more skilled creator in the process. Often, we find ourselves believing that we can only create when inspiration strikes, leading us to wait around for that perfect moment to begin a new project. But what if that perfect moment never arrives? Imagine how many valuable opportunities and experiences you may miss out on if you don’t take the initiative to start today.