Once you’ve found some new inspiration, it’s important to keep it. What do I mean by that?
I mean that you should make sure to collect the things that inspire you – whether they are images on social media, posters, passages from books, inspirational quotes, and so on. Whenever you feel blocked and you wonder how to break out of a creative rut, you can simply look at this inspirational treasure trove.
Your treasure trove doesn’t have to be a physical thing. It can be a folder on your computer or even a board on Pinterest. Just make sure that you have it handy whenever you are in need for some motivation.
I personally keep both a digital and a physical ‘inspirational treasure trove‘. My digital trove is on my computer and includes all the images that I admire and that inspire me. Then I have a second digital trove on Pinterest where I collect various artwork that I like.
Along with that, I have a physical notebook for journaling, doodling, and collecting pictures. I love to have a beautiful notebook on my desk that I can quickly grab to take some notes, write down my thoughts, or re-read an inspirational idea that I had some time ago.
I have an obsession for handmade notebooks. I usually get my notebooks from Etsy. They have a great selection of beautiful original items to choose from.
I’ve been stuck in a creative rut, feeling like my art lacks originality. Your practical tips on breaking out of comfort zones and experimenting with different mediums have ignited a new spark in me. Looking forward to rediscovering my artistic uniqueness. Thanks for the inspiration, Angie!
You are most welcome, Mathilda. Glad if the tips were able to help. I think we’re all getting stuck in a creative rut, from time to time. That’s totally normal. It’s just about finding something that reignites your spark in that particular phase!