Creativity and knowledge are both terms that can work synonymously together. Creativity cannot be possible if there is nothing learned to create. Knowledge is specifically the main fundamental aspect in being creative. It allows one to be inspired and to take things learned from piece of artwork or technique and apply it to one’s own artwork. In any case, creativity and knowledge are interchangeable and provide information to each other to make a work an overall much better piece.

Creativity is the usage of different, original ideas and can often be inspired from other works. An artist cannot create art without utilizing their creativity. To create an artwork without using creativity is to produce unimaginative works. As artists, it is essential to utilize creativity as a tool when making an artwork. In every artistic piece, creativity must be seen in order for the audience to feel and connect with the piece. Once the connection is absent, the piece is no longer valuable in terms of connecting emotionally and mentally. Creativity is one of the key elements that should be concerned with before even starting a work. If there is no creativity, there is no painting, no artwork; there is nothing essentially there if creativity is not present.
Knowledge is another key aspect when starting a piece. One would not be able to approach a project confidently if some sort of learning was not established. To have knowledge in terms of artistry and being inspired by other forms of art out there, is to be a well rounded artist with artwork that is able to connect and reach out towards the audience. Knowledge is having the capacity to utilize these things learned in the past and being able to use it in the present. For many artists, it is not very hard to remember techniques and skills and things seen in other artworks that inspire them to create their own work of art. To have knowledge of things seen and learned is an essential aspect of creating art.

Both creativity and knowledge go together, interchangeably. They inform each other and bring about questions to the artist about the work of art. Is this piece conveying my message, is it connecting to the audience positively or negatively? If the work of art is supposed to make the audience remember a previous artwork, technique or style, the artist should ask him/herself “Does this convey/show that?” Creativity and knowledge are vital aspects in the art world and they exist to create artwork that is emotionally and mentally connecting.