So I Hear You Are Having an Artists Block?

"Dead Ends"

These last few years have been hard. Harder than you would probably like to admit. What creative spark could there possibly be with threats of destruction, mayhem, and the lingering fatigue of COVID-19 still in the air? It goes without saying that most artists run into a creative block at one point or another. But with the world seemingly about to end at any moment, how do you overcome it? I don’t have a clear-cut answer, but I have remedies that may aid in curing the isolation that this can create.

1. Don’t take yourself too seriously.

I know it seems like if we don’t reach certain benchmarks, humanity as we know it will shut down. This shouldn’t be the case. Yes, if you make art for a living, then r

eaching a deadline is very important, but if your work isn’t up to your standards, then what was the point of creating it in the first place? Art indeed works, so make sure between sessions you take the time to enjoy someone else’s work and be inspired to create something beautiful of your own.

1. Always Be Able To Record Your Idea.

Inspiration can hit at any moment, so always have a tablet or your phone. Anyplace where you can jot down your notes so that when you are feeling out of sorts later, you can always have a reference point on where to begin.

1. Do Something New!

I believe that this is the most important one. Very often, we pigeon-hold ourselves into very tight corners. This should not be the case. The world is vast, bright, and blue. Explore it. Do something you never thought you would ever do. Surprise yourself. Shock yourself. If you go looking, something will find its way to you.

These are my little suggestions for how to get out of a funk, jam, or pickle. Proceed with your work into the unknown and find the greater good in all its glory.