Welcome!

I’m a photographer, illustrator, writer, and an educator. Visit the shop for my art and products + educational resources for creatives.

Colourful product photography for HIYA CREATIVE stationery accessories. Styled still life photography by HIYA MARIANNE.
Colourful product photography for HIYA CREATIVE stationery accessories. Styled still life photography by HIYA MARIANNE.
Inspirational art prints for artist and creatives by HIYA CREATIVE.

Our art makes a difference

I believe creativity has the power to change the world

I want you to know that I’m not just a bystander or a cheerleader on the sidelines. I am in the ring with you, not competing with you but sincerely rooting for your every success.

If you sometimes doubt your creative path, I want you to hear this loud and clear: I am that unwavering believer in us.

My mission is to be your partner on your creative journey, offering insights, tools, and a community that shares our passion for making the impossible happen.

Join me to explore ways to make a living with our creativity, share stories of life as an artist, and, most importantly, inspire each other to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

I’m building this for the dreamers, the makers, the beauty-bringers. Keep doing what you do. Your art isn’t just seen; it’s felt. And I, for one, genuinely believe in us and the magic we weave into the world.

Does your creativity need a little kick up the butt?

I’VE GOT YOU

Free 30-day creative prompts calendar

I created a prompts calendar for you to re-ignite your creativity

The 30-day calendar is designed to kickstart your artistic imagination, providing daily prompts to fuel your creativity and guide you toward exciting new projects. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or anyone who thrives on creative expression, these prompts are crafted to elevate your work to new heights.

Free 30-Day Creative Prompts Calendar by HIYA CREATIVE
Free 30-Day Creative Prompts Calendar by HIYA CREATIVE

The Blog

Thoughts, art, inspiration & advice

The biggest lesson I’ve learned as a creative

The biggest lesson I’ve learned as a creative

There's one big lesson I've learned in over two decades in the creative industry. When you’re being your authentic self, you have no competition. You’ll have collaborators and fans and contemporaries, but you’re not competing to be something that someone else already...

The biggest lesson I’ve learned as a creative

There's one big lesson I've learned in over two decades in the creative industry. When you’re being your authentic self, you have no competition. You’ll have collaborators and fans and contemporaries, but you’re not competing to be something that someone else already...

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Join me on Facebook

My free Facebook group is where you can hang out with other creatives on the same journey as you

Finding your tribe can be so crucial especially for us who do work that often requires a lot of alone time. Connecting with others makes you feel part of something bigger, plus you’ll find new opportunities, information and people to collaborate with!