when i've gone through blocks...and they can be long.... and just as frustrating is when i do have an idea i'm really stoked about but my life circumstances prevent me from working..(ie. travel, illness, guests, job, yada yada...i'll jot the idea out but i find it has a shelf life and if i have to wait too long to get started...it's lost it's passion)
as long as i stay conscious of being blocked, they linger. i've tried a lot of things....hiking, nature, the bar, hanging with friends, trying new recipes...on and on. i find it doesn't change a thing. i have to just ride it out and then when i am not thinking about it...something will trigger an idea or something just pops into my mind.
for a while, something that worked for me was to get a new tool. try a brand of ink or paint i hadn't used before, or style of brushes, or work in a different medium...
for a while, just looking on line randomly at contemporary artworks might jump start me. i'm very visual.
and on a really good day... i will get an idea for an artwork that is immediately part of an exhibition of ideas and i feel a sense of calm knowing what i will work on for the next year.
a definite must. every man needs a man cave; a place that's his, some privacy, and hopefully with great sound system, gaming, office, lounging stuff.... i also think it's a great idea for the woman to have her private space as well.....meditation, yoga, privacy area.
it's been about 2 1/2 years. there was a time when i swam laps several times a week. i love swimming, but have developed a growing dislike of public pool change/shower rooms...
i just baked some cookies and made a cheescake. when was the last time you baked something?
i don't have a dog...but today was dog filled... about 10 minutes ago my neighbor was out walking Dallas and Quinton (wee collies) and i gave both a cuddle. and earlier today i cuddled Billy (terrier) many times as i visited with a friend on their porch.
i dunno..... doesn't seem like a gender issue to me. at the end of the day....we are each alone.
i love my solitude as painting is not a group sport for me. i also love time spent with partner, loved ones, laughing and wee adventures. i have times when i feel lonely...but that can be when i am with others, or alone. i think it's more about choices (my perception is my reality) than gender.
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hiya jac
RE: Musicians/Artists/Writers/Creative types: How do you deal with blocks?
i hear ya.....when i've gone through blocks...and they can be long....
and just as frustrating is when i do have an idea i'm really stoked about but my life circumstances prevent me from working..(ie. travel, illness, guests, job, yada yada...i'll jot the idea out but i find it has a shelf life and if i have to wait too long to get started...it's lost it's passion)
as long as i stay conscious of being blocked, they linger. i've tried a lot of things....hiking, nature, the bar, hanging with friends, trying new recipes...on and on. i find it doesn't change a thing. i have to just ride it out and then when i am not thinking about it...something will trigger an idea or something just pops into my mind.
for a while, something that worked for me was to get a new tool. try a brand of ink or paint i hadn't used before, or style of brushes, or work in a different medium...
for a while, just looking on line randomly at contemporary artworks might jump start me. i'm very visual.
and on a really good day...