The Dreaded Artist Block
Have you ever walked into your craft room or picked up a sketchbook and just thought I don’t feel inspired to do anything? Or course, this doesn’t just refer to art either! This feeling could be about writing, cooking, working out, etc. Whelp if you said yes, than I definitely understand you my friend. Artist block is a real thing and it messes with your mind completely. Now is it a totally normal thing? Absolutely, but it still sucks none the less. I for one have been suffering from lack of inspiration for a while now… like almost a year. Which would be surprising if you follow my Instagram account. I will get small sparks every now and then but nothing that would last. Personally, this is probably the worst feeling for myself. Once a spark hits I try to hold on as much as possible but then something happens that will extinguish it. Whether it’s life, work, friends, marriage, COVID, family, etc. It feels like one struggle after another. I mean I am sure we could all say this about 2020. That is until recently, when I decided that I would finally start a website. A tiny spark started to flare up again. I am also very lucky to have some close friends who are DIY enthusiasts, card markers, and bakers. And let me tell you they have been creating like crazy lately. So my spark has flamed up a little more. Just recently, one of my best friends has found their spark again and the excitement she has is infectious. One of my favorite things is listening to her talk about her latest stamp set haul over Starbucks coffee. Watching her joy as she shows me a new card she stayed up making has got me feeling all jazzed inside. Like if I don’t start creating I am going to BURST. Thankfully, she and I are going to venture to an art warehouse soon and spend way too much money on supplies. The best part is I know I won’t regret a single penny spent! I know that the minute I get home I will be organizing all my new products, testing them out, and creating something amazing. Well at least amazing to me. That’s the thing about Artist Block all it takes is a little spark to lift your spirits. Now will those sparks last you may ask. Well, it is sincerest hope it does but I also know that feeling of artist block will come back. Maybe not tomorrow, or the next day, or the next but I know it won’t last long. What are some ways you get out of the dreaded funk that is Art Block? Comment below!
Man oh man I hope you can tell how excited I am just writing this! Is it Saturday yet???
Toodles Noodles- Caitie
