Creative Burnout is Part of the Process
We’ve all been there. The ups and downs of the creative cycle are part of the process but there are things you can do to keep the creative energy in your favor. In today’s we share our creative block experiences and tips on how to get your flow back when the self-doubt and fear sink in after a short-term or long-term creative block.
Are You Struggling With Creativity?
“Burnout” or “Creative block” is PART of the creative process where you get to a point where you feel as though you can’t create anymore, or everything you create just doesn’t work
Short term vs. Long term blocks
Short term - day or two
Long term - a few weeks or months...or even years!
They ARE different and have different “cures”
What might be getting you blocked
Big life changes
Change in atmosphere
End of an artwork series
Stuck at X stage in a couple art pieces
Burnout and stress
Personal/family situation
Challenging new mediums, formats, themes, etc.
and more!
Looking to Get “Unstuck”?
Ways to get “Unstuck” from Short Term Burnout
Get out of the studio (with a set time to come back in!)
Test out new paints with color swatching!
Do a body assessment: Sleep, Nutrition & Exercise
Go outside to spend time in nature
Read/listen art book or podcast
Create an inspiration file/board/Pinterest of art styles and quotes that inspire you
Experiment with a new art style or material (with no expectations!)
Prep new surfaces or perhaps finish some (varnish, hardware, etc,)
Talk to another artist! It helps to talk about it with another person who may have gone through the same thing and may have helpful suggestions
Ways to get “Unstuck” from Long Term Burnout
Dive into investigating a new topic
Reorganize your creative space
Explore the current concepts in your work and ask yourself, what would you like to carry forward?
Learn your creative “daily limit” so you can manage your own expectations or work up toward a goal (2 hours or 6 hrs?)
Need Creative Inspiration? Check Out These Book Suggestions!
"Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear" by Elizabeth Gilbert
“Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking The Stress Cycle” by Emily and Amelia Nagoski
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