All Artists go through slumps where they lose their motivation. These last few weeks between the grey weather and my last few painting failures, I have struggled with finding motivation. I took the quest to find motivation to my Art Critique group.
Motivation Advice:
- Be Kind to yourself
- Don't Compare Yourself to Others.
- Explore Another Medium (since I am an Oil Painter it was suggested that I try Watercolor or Acrylics).
- Attend your Art Critique and/or talk other Artists.
- Pre-plan/Pack Art Supplies the Night before. Put supplies in order and in the car. Get your studio ready the night before (set up, brushes washes, canvas out). Be ready to go the next morning.
- Just Show Up-get into the studio.
- Set a timer and paint for 30 minutes (start and show up).
- Get a huge canvas 30x40 and paint (play with paint/no plan), just be expressive.
- Start with works that need touch ups/small fixes to loosen up before starting a new painting.
- Get outside (no canvas no paint) just look around and identify the colors and how you would paint them.
- Set up and paint a still life with items from home (shells, toys etc).
- Challenge yourself to paint with a limited palette.
Books Recommended:
The War of Art
Art & Fear
Daily Painting
Honestly, it was wonderful to talk to artists about motivation and to hear their thoughts about it. The discussion alone made me feel more positive and motivated. Thank You Art Friends.
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