This project was inspired by a recent bout of creative block. After spending the past year and a half creating nearly every day, I woke up one morning and found that my creative drive was GONE. While I know that this happens to all of us from time to time, it was disconcerting none the less!
I allowed myself to rest for a bit. I read. I spent time with friends and family. I spent time outdoors. But as one month passed, then two, then three, I became worried. Was my creativity gone forever?
One day I sat down with my art journal and supplies, and this page just flowed. The playful approach I took to create this page helped me to find my creative joy once again. I hope that watching the video will inspire you to find yours.
Tips for Finding Your Creative Joy
- Work in an art journal with removable pages. If you’re feeling creatively stressed, you don’t have to live with pages that you are unhappy with.
- Use cheap paint. This is not the time to be worried about “wasting” your expensive stuff. Let nothing feel precious!
- Avoid approaching your page with a preconceived idea of what you’d like to create. Just sit down with your supplies and play.
- Turn on some music! Anything that makes you want to dance will do!
Products Used:
Strathmore Vision Mixed Media journal
vintage book pages
gesso
glue stick
Uniball Vision Elite black gel pen
Master’s Touch acrylic paint: light magenta, yellow ochre, phthalocyanine green, titanium white, dark titanium white, black.
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Be inspired, create and know that you are loved.
I cannot imagine losing my mojo. this is such a happy page. glad to see you were able to come back.