“Artist’s Block”

Sometimes I get stuck with what I like to call “artist’s block.” It’s like writers block, but in art. Every artist gets it sometimes. You’ve stared at a painting (or whatever form of art) for so long that you just have no idea where to go next or what else you could possibly do with it. This is when it’s best to put the paintbrush (or whatever tool you’re using) down and walk away. Continuing and trying to get ideas and make something work is just asking for a mess up with your piece which will lead to even more frustration.

Tips to overcome artist’s block:

Take a walk: Go get a coffee or some lunch and clear your head. Continuing to stare at a project is just going to continue to frustrate you. Walking away for 30 minutes to an hour can give you a new perspective and new ideas.

Draw out some sketches or work on a different project: Working on something besides that piece can also help clear your head. Sometimes stopping for a long period of time is best. You can work with a different medium and get away from the project. Coming back to it later can give you a totally different idea on how to fix the problem.