art competition<\/a> today!<\/span><\/div>\nSometimes, as Hamlet can attest, life hits us with the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune. Other times, we\u2019re just busy. Or exhausted. Whatever the cause, one of the outcomes can be a feeling of diminished creativity. We asked a few award-winning artists and art instructors\u2014as well as our wider Artists Network community\u2014to share some of the ways in which they take up arms against this sea of creative troubles to end them. Read on for a dozen ideas, strategies and ways to refocus perspectives.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce, after listening to Itzhak Perlman perform a Beethoven violin concerto, it was a listener\u2019s response that inspired me to go back to work: \u2018How can I complain in life after hearing music played like this by a man who cannot walk, composed by a man who could not hear?\u2019 \u201d\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n\u2014W. Truman Hosner<\/p>\nStorm Across the Bay<\/em> (pastel on panel, 26\u00d720) by W. Truman Hosner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u00a0\u201cIt helps to take care of yourself. Eat healthy, sleep well and make sure to take time to step outside of the studio and breathe. Whether it\u2019s going on a hike, visiting a winery or listening to live music\u2014so many experiences can fuel and renew creativity. I never know what will spark my next painting idea.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\u2014Matthew Bird\u00a0<\/p>\nTidal Harvest<\/em> (watercolor on paper on panel, 16\u00d720) by Matthew Bird<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u00a0\u201cBuilding play and experimentation sessions into my creative routine keeps me on my toes, keeps my work fresh and allows space for surprises.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\u2014Suhita Shirodkar<\/p>\nIndia Gateway<\/em> (watercolor and ink on paper) by Suhita Shirodkar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\u201cBurnout, for me, manifests as the absence of curiosity. When I no longer feel struck by the world around me or compelled to paint it, I know something is wrong. That\u2019s when I make an effort to find something that piques my curiosity\u2014 something that sparks awe and wonder. If I can get that childlike wonder back, I know I\u2019ll be headed back to my easel with renewed vigor.\u201d\u00a0 <\/em><\/p>\n\u2014Anna Rose Bain<\/p>\nTaking Flight<\/em> (oil on linen, 30\u00d724) by Anna Rose Bain<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMore Advice<\/strong><\/h2>\nHere\u2019s what we heard when we asked our wider art community to weigh in. If you\u2019d like to join in the conversation, look for our questions for \u201cThe Ask\u201d on Facebook and Instagram @ArtistsNetwork.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I experience creative burnout, I step away from paper and pencil to reconnect with the essence of my art. Light, shadow and emotion exist beyond the artwork. I observe them in everyday life, in faces, in nature. Remembering why I draw, rather than what I draw, always brings inspiration back to me.\u201d\u00a0 \u2014Agnieszka Kotarska<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I\u2019m feeling burnout, I like to shake things up by taking my art outside\u2014literally. I paint a response to nature on paper, then tear it up and reassemble it into something new. It\u2019s amazing how this process can help me see things from a fresh perspective and get my creative juices flowing again.\u201d \u2014Ann Rayment<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen I feel burnt out, I go for a walk and take my camera. If I see anything that\u2019s inspiring, I\u2019ll take a picture and paint it later. That helps me.\u201d \u2014Rebecca Pippin<\/p>\n
\u201cI try a different type of art, a new technique or a combination of techniques just to see where it goes. It helps bring the passion and motivation back.\u201d \u2014De Anne<\/p>\n
\u201cI enjoy looking at my paints, picking out colors, making swatches, and trying out mixes. I also scroll through my photos until one or two catch my eye, and then I sit down to play with paint!\u201d \u2014Terry Fellin<\/p>\n
\u201cI do something else creative. I might do some baking or sewing, or learn how to use a different medium or subject. My neurology background explains how this creates new brain pathways.\u201d \u2014Nancy Brue<\/p>\n
\u201cTake a walk in nature!\u201d \u2014Grace Robinson<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ll take a random canvas or sheet of paper, whatever is available. Then, I close my eyes or look away and let my hand make random marks with a pen. After 10 or so random marks, I take a look and try turning them into random word illustrations. Just one rule: no erasing. The idea is to just have fun. I\u2019ve made some of my favorite designs doing this.\u201d \u2014 goodtimecomics<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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