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3/17/2016 1:42:49 AM
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How to get motivated to do art?
Bit of backstory:
I've been an artist all my life, and used to recieve many compliments on my work. For a few years, I had been taking private art lessons with a professional, but we recently cut them due to lack of time.
Nowadays I have no motivation to draw or anything, yet I always want to. I either have motivation or ideas, not both. How can I get out of my chronic artist's block?
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It is better to cultivate discipline than motivation or inspiration. These are great but only in the bbriefest of moments. They are fleeting. But if you cultivate discipline then you can draw more regardless. Force yourself to do it. Even if you don't feel it or are uninspired. Draw. Then, when you discipline yourself will you be able to capture inspiration when it happens.
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Start doing art, get inspired! [spoiler]Just don't slaughter 6 million people because your creativity wasn't accepted.[/spoiler]
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Go outside on the weekend, and take a random walk. Don't even plan a trail, just when you wake up put some clothes on and walk. Walk in a general direction until you are by water. Then sketch it, and paint it at home. Eat some breakfast and turn on some music. Don't rush it, just do it when you feel like it.
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Andy Worhal listened to the same song on repeat for extended periods of time. Apparently it can activate your brain.
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Go to class
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1. See good art 2. Try to art 3. Realize can't art 4. Cry 5. Repeat
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Listen to some evocative music. Get those creative juices flowing.
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Go outside (or on the Internet) and look for inspiration.
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1 ReplyI listen to German industrial/metal and get blood and throw it at things.
