My creativity juice can't pass through. I'm talking about Artist Block and Writer's Block. It's both pretty hard to get pass. I remember not writing or drawing anything for around a year before. That was after I left Tumblr (a micro-blogging website).
I've been trying to draw recently, as you can see on my blog posts but I can't seem to complete a drawing. As of the moment I think I have 3 or 4 drawings in pending, lots of unfinished and un-started plans too. I recently got a hold of a device that I can draw on with a pen but that doesn't help when I can't really think of much to draw.
What I Need?
Inspiration! Tons of it.
Inspiration is the fuel of creativity. Making something requires a feeling you only have when you're inspired. There are positive and negative inspirations but both will push you to create, draw, or write. However, there are also bad influencers that may mess up your creativity, we may call them shitspiration. They're something to avoid.
Focus on the things that gives you really strong emotions, either of happiness or sadness. Anger is another emotion that may enhance your creativity but it's full of negative energy that I avoid it. I don't want people seeing anger in my art.
I want them to either feel good upon seeing my work or feel sympathy in case it's a sad one. Something to pique their emotion and interest.
Where to Find Inspiration?
It's literally everywhere, it just depends which ones affect you the most. Much like allergies. Some people may be allergic of pollen, or bees, or peanuts; and some may be allergic of seafood and dairy. Allergens are everywhere, but not all people are affected by it. You just have to look for the inspiration that hits your soul.
Things to do to Overcome a Block
Block are like big walls surrounding you, not just on the North. They're also a multi-layered barricade, not just ice, and usually its layers are tougher the deeper you go through the wall. This wall doesn't have holes in it and it's really high. It's a good thing you have 3 options: dig under, go over, or go through.
- Dig Under: Cheat, but not really.Try making things easier, by using techniques or shortcuts on your creation, until you get back your pace.
- Go Over: Find other things to do, outside your world of creation. Divert your frustration to other aspects or activities, then try if you've already passed your block. If not, repeat or try other methods.
- Go Through: Simply do what you got to do. As what Earhart said, the best way to do it is to do it.
What I Do
I just try to draw and draw, bit by bit till I get my pace back. I haven't used any shortcuts yet but I used a different method: digital. So far, I think I'm 1/4 through this block and hopefully I get back to my usual pace and I'm able to make art once or more a day.
I also read tons of articles to overcome my writer's block. So far, I can say this is easier to overcome since I was able to write this whole article.
What Do You Think?
Maraming Salamat!
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much!