The Dreaded Artist's Block

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The Dreaded Artist's Block...and Ways to Overcome it .  :iconscaredplz:....




Artist's block might not fit exactly into the "Artist's Toolbox" week, but we all know about it, we all have probably

experienced it, and we all hope it will never come our way again.



When a person is sick in body, eating is sometimes the LAST thing we want to do.   But it is necessary to speed our way

to recovery.  In the same way, the ideas I would like to set before you may seem like trying to eat something

when you are sick...but these steps may hasten the end of your artist's block.  :iconimdeadplz:

And really, you have nothing to lose in trying these suggestions!




1.  Put DOWN your instrument of art...paintbrush, pencil, pen etc...and go OUTSIDE.

Before daybreak by AStoKo  <da:thumb id="423359658"/>    The Vatican by xthumbtakx
Mountain Lake by Lupsiberg   Roxy 291 by kram666  


 You may be absolutely amazed at the world going on around you, no matter where you live.  There will ALWAYS

be something that will catch your eye...something that you haven't seen quite the same way before.  Take a big breath and let your

surroundings nurture you a bit.  Smile at another person....say good morning, or just hello.





Knight in Enchanted Forest by anonmily   Battle for Mordor by RGUS  Love by Lemuurek   Arthur - One year after by MorgainePendragon   Sword lady 28 by Lisajen-stock  
Into The Blue by TylerXy    <da:thumb id="287989309"/>   Commission for Feliane by mckadesinsanity

   2.  Try a different medium to express yourself.  Do you write poetry?  Try sketching with pencil.  

Do you paint?  Try photo-manipulation.  Do you create jewelry?  Try pounding some clay. Do you create fractal

images?  Grab your phone or camera and go out to take pictures of nature...or friends.  Do you feel uninspired 

by your own photography?  Try working with a fractal/flame software.  (You knew I had to slip fractals into

this journal somewhere!)



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3.  Find a Mentor in your chosen field of arts.  This may take a little work on your part, because YOU have

to look around for someone to guide you a bit.   Someone you trust to give you advice for improving

technique as well as inspiring you to continue growing.  I have found that most artists here on Deviant Art

love to help out a beginner or even an uninspired artist....you don't have to go through your

artistic "drought" all by yourself.

These are people who have been guidance to me in my own art...and are wonderful Deviant Art advocates.
I think they could even reach Senior member some future day!
So PLEASE do check out their profiles.....and be inspired yourself!

:iconphilluppus::iconablipintime::iconpeculiardork::iconhiliasin::iconthesis-d::iconarborumart::iconheysnapdragon:
:iconankoku-sensei::iconchaosfissure::iconcrayonmaniac::iconmelodiousglenndog::iconmags-duranb::iconfraterchaos::iconfractaldesire::icontasastock::iconsyccas-stock::icondygyt-alice::iconshalomdebbie::icondjedra:
:iconlonewolf117::icondsynegrafix::icongrannyogg::iconlupsiberg::iconiplywittrees::iconnateese:
:iconfaestock::icon0encrypted0::iconfitriades::iconsimplysilent::iconmamalantiis::iconkeelerleah::iconzetsuai89:
:iconacurmudgeon::iconarrancarfighter::iconmoonhigh::iconbrink-maniac::iconthekookyartist::iconjessicadru:
:icontatasz::iconyesimtekin::icontsukinohikari20::iconelapoon::iconcheyenne75::iconayyasap::iconartico621::iconelandria:
:iconangyvalentine::iconkessira26::iconjessamackensa::icondetea::iconkhasaki::iconcalmcoolowl::iconaeria-model::iconleonchirocosplayart::iconyayacosplay::iconmannakana:

Try to remember that the Education you receive in pursuing art, often comes from people who are...well...better than we are in the chosen craft.  Don't be afraid or too proud.to ask for some criticism...I myself Have received some in a couple of different areas....and I hope it will improve all kinds of my art!  There are a LOT of artists listed above here...I could have written twice that number...
but had to stop somewhere.  But I know each of these artists has given me inspiration 
or word's of encouragement or directions on completing a task.  I believe they  (or others that YOU find)
will do the same for you!

  IR Tatton Park 6 HDR 2 by Okavanga  <da:thumb id="430808561"/>   Contest Entry - Stroidax by PizzaPotatoNBacon Tearful by thekookyartist


4.  Now,  I don't want any groaning over this next suggestion.  It is an activity to take your eyes off of

yourself and encourage others...and it is a mainstay in the artistic community.  I am talking about

 leaving comments that are MORE than just  "good work"  or  "awesome dude!"

I am guilty of this myself,  but when I DO leave comments that tells the artist different things I

liked about his/her work,  it encourages them as well as sharpening my own eyes...AND

 becomes a source of inspiration for you as well  !   Try leaving a comment on at least ONE of these beauties below

that tells WHAT you like about the art OK?


Mfs79 by Dawgit  Sparkle by Nadia116  <da:thumb id="421907964"/>  White Roses by theresahelmer   I bring you scarlet light by crayonmaniac
  Frozen by Mirish   The Lone Oak by Nicolaas-G  Platinum Pearl Bridal Choker by BeadfulStrings   Look at you... by ArborumArt   UF09 Romantic Bride by Xantipa2
Sode no Shirayuki cosplay - Snow dance by AngyValentine  <da:thumb id="433546579"/>  Commission1: Ishida Uryuu by hermione2411   SILVER SHINE by GeaAusten  Winter is Next by SuicideBySafetyPin

So, really now!  Try and leave a comment that contains substance about the piece of art being used.  Doing this simple act
can open up new possibilities and ideas in your own brain.  You could even be amazed!  I plan to do some checking
on these submissions to see if anyone wrote a worthwhile comment!




5.  Get INVOLVED with a couple of groups that support whatever kind of art-work you do.  There

are literally thousands of groups on Deviant art that cater to nearly every imaginable

art or craft.   Also join one or two groups that display art you find interesting or

would like to do in the future.  Below is just a sample of the depth and breadth of Deviant Art Groups:


:icondevpremium: :iconcolor-me-club: :iconmastergimpers: :iconrising-artists: :icondawishingwell: :icondazaholics: :iconfantasticfemales:
:iconworld-imaginary: :iconjugnuworld: :iconarthistoryproject: :iconpose-emporium: :iconfindafriend: :iconpsychedelictreasures:
:iconincendia: :iconbleachlife: :icongeometry-art: :iconfractaldreams: :iconprojecteducate: :iconvocaloid-fanclub:
:icontolkien: :iconbestofcosplay: :iconpencil-box: :iconideas-club: :iconimprovement-club:

I know I barely scratched the surface in presenting so many wonderful groups here on Deviant Art.

But I encourage you to explore for yourself...join a new group...make some new friends.

You will continue to grow right on through your uninspired time, and perhaps come back with a

fantastic piece of your own.




Feel free to leave in the comments section below with any and all ways YOU have personally

overcome artist's block :star:



Scrap Metal by AureliusCat    Sky by DeTea  <da:thumb id="425590295"/>     First Winter by AnnMarieBone
Sunset of Tears by Thesis-D   Unfindable by EdenSight  Old colors, new style: aqua seed bead necklace by AxmxZ    <da:thumb id="336239010"/>   Arcadium 10 by moonhigh


Prepared by  :iconlady-compassion:

                                      





 








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Beltaneh's avatar
Thank you!
I believe this looking around tips and getting involved in groups are very useful, maybe the most useful ones.
And of course "learning" to comment on the work of others, I always find myself lacking in words