Artist’s Block And How To Overcome It

Are you struggling to finish the projects that are lying half-done around your home or studio? Do you sit down to draw, or paint only to be left staring at a terrifying blank page for ages? Then you might just have artist’s block. The good news is there are plenty of strategies that can help you overcome it. Read on to find out what they are.

 

Let others inspire you

 

If you are having trouble finding inspiration which is so common with artist block why not let others inspire you instead? Indeed any good artist worth their salt knows that consuming the work of others and mimicking this can not only help refine their skills but help you overcome the inertia of no inspiration as well. After all, there is a reason why doing master studies is an accepted artistic practice.

 

The great thing about being an artist in the modern age is that we don’t just have the old masters to draw from, but can make use of a wide variety of content from studio tours to tutorials in the form of videos. All of which can help unstick our creative wheels and help us get inspired again.

 

Just relax

 

Sometimes trying too hard to make something creative can have the converse effect and leave us with artist’s block. The solution here is to move your attention away from your work and invest it into resting and relaxing instead.

 

Of course, this can be easier said than done, especially if we have a looming deadline to deal with. Happily, there are some tactics we can use as stressed-out artists to boost our relaxation. One option is to practice meditation, especially guided medications that provide our mind with something to think about that isn’t our work.

 

Another option is to use a THC product like these d8 carts which many people believe helps them to destress. Some people even use it to achieve a euphoric state while having fewer risks and side effects than d9 THC.

 

Allow yourself to make mistakes

 

Perfection is a sorry thing to aim for because even if we ever achieve it, it is a state that is always at risk of disappearing. Perfectionism can also seriously impact your ability to create artwork, as many people feel they cannot even begin if what they produce isn’t perfect.

 

The way to deal with this type of artistic block is to allow yourself to make mistakes. You can even go about deliberately making them, thus showing your brain that nothing disastrous will happen and that they can actually be a valuable part of the creative process.

 

Get away from the studio

 

While your studio is probably your happy place, sometimes spending every hour you have locked away and working on your art can lead to artist block. That is why on occasion it can be a good idea to get out of your studio and interact with the real world.

 

This may entail something as simple as heading out to the coffee shop or going for a meal with friends. If you feel like you need a longer break, you might consider travel, and booking a holiday as that can help reset your brain and bring you back to your work refreshed and raring to go.

Ken Boyd

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