The Connection Between Artists and Common Hobbies: Exploring Shared Creative Interests

Everyone is gifted with their own skills and talents; it is what makes us all unique. I wanted to look into artists and what their hobbies are and if it is common among artists with the skills they possess.

The link below has a great list explaining some common traits of artists, like being:

• Passionate

• Adventurous

• Single-minded

• Disciplined

• Passionate

• They Don't Give Up

• They're own worst critics

  
  

"All artists are highly imaginative and see beyond what everyone else does. They Are Single-Minded: Artists often find a hard time choosing something to do. However, once they like something, no one can influence their minds. They are focused and usually forget the world around them until that work is completed." (Ref: https://arthustle.org/en/blog/qualities-all%20-great%20-artists-share#:~:text=All%20artists%20are%20highly%20imaginative,until%20that%20work%20is%20completed.)

My interests revolve around activities that engage my creativity or challenge me. While I tend to get bored quickly, I become deeply immersed in activities such as painting and building with Lego. These hobbies satisfy my imagination. I take pleasure in constructing with Lego, collecting Barbie dolls, solving puzzles, indulging in mysteries through watching and reading, and reminiscing by collecting vintage toys and watching vintage TV programs.

See a few things I've collected over time:

Nostagic Toys from the 1980's

Lego is a hobby many artist may enjoy

Barbie Collectors are all around the world

Hobbies like Lego or Vintage style Barbies's or Barbies from your favourite TV shows

I have a strong attraction to vintage fashion, lifestyle, and eras. More than a decade ago, I ran a store specialising in 1950s/Vintage/Rockabilly items. During that time, I frequently created my own clothing through sewing, which allowed me to express my creativity when I wasn't painting as much. I am also a keen baker/cake decorator and create a specialised cake for each member of our family for their birthdays.

Cake Decorating can be a rewarding hobbie

Kids birthday cakes can be fun to make

Hobbit Birthday Cake

Other hobbies that I found that artists are attracted to via an online search, but these are very much related to art and design:

• jigsaws

• dancing

• photography

• digital art

• pottery

• painting

• drawing

• creative writing

• interior design

• games/game design

• singing

• jewellery design

• cross stitching/knitting/sewing

• magic

• paper journalling/paper crafts

Although I am certainly interested in many of these hobbies, I have only tried some of them, while others remain unexplored. I often take breaks from painting and enjoy engaging in creative activities.

Other hobbies I have found that artists are attracted to are:

• video games

• sports

• gardening

• camping

• yoga

If you are a creative individual or an artist, do you notice that many of your hobbies and passions align with those mentioned above? I would be interested to hear your thoughts. While everyone is unique and diverse, I am curious to know if there are shared interests among artists and creative minds beyond those listed.