Hmmm . . . this is a hard one. I think that there are a lot of ways to express an artistic leaning or a creative side. There are different ways to dress with an artistic bent.
Suz, in particular, I think has struggled with this in the past. When she first came to YLF she wanted to look "artsy" but slowly figured out that what she associated with that didn't actually suit her body, sense of style, or how she wanted to feel. She certainly is a creative and her combinations of pieces often have great lines or other visual or add an almost architectural element to her looks, which I think clearly belays her creative side.
Diana and Jenn, also both creatives, tend to lean toward a mix of toughness/classics/and boho in a handmade/craftsman renewal sort of way. They both look fab, but completely different than Suz.
All three women are artists in their own right and look "artistic".
Personally, this side of me comes out in my gallery capsules -- my pieces are almost exclusively black and rely heavily on the elements of art to make them interesting-- texture, line, drape, shape. I do add handmade jewelry sometimes. There are several forum members that are "architectural elements" dressers and look highly creative, no matter their professions. Greyscale would be a prime example.
Then there are forum members who are edgy, but not "arty" -- Alaskagirl and Ceit are prime examples. Doesn't mean they aren't creative, though.
Personally, I feel like you don't have enough clothes that are "your style" to get a good feeling of where you want to end up -- you are still at the highly experimental stage where you are buying items and shopping your closet to complete outfits with the priority first on completing outfits that are wearable and secondarily on style-- totally makes sense, esp. with your other goals regarding weight loss). I could see you going with simple basics in flattering colors to create a blank canvas or a slightly masculine edge and accessorizing with your handi-work (that reads mostly feminine) and "tough" accessories, like rough and tumble boots, cuffs, etc. This version would pair some of your handknits with leather skirts, with jeans with zippers, with combat boots. An army jacket paired with a handknit cowl and jeans. I could also see you enjoying a more maximal style and embracing truly boho looks-- like your sari skirts with colorful tanks and handknit shrugs. Of course, you could also pair the sari skirts with asymetrical front architectural tops and a pair of sandals like Viva's Freebirds.
