“Creativity takes courage.” – Henri Matisse
Even with all the courage in the world, every creative will eventually run into a creative block, so we asked some of our favorite creatives to share how they overcome creative blocks.
Brittany Nixon
Well I rely on God for that, I’ve also learned to just go into my secret place and zone out and sit in silence and usually ideas book titles and chapters start to flow. Read more>>
Brandon Keeble
Making time is very important. My work hours prevent me from being able to sit in one place for my art. This is why taking my IPad with me to work and other places increased my creative flow. Encouragement from my family and friends, along with finding time in my day to create has been a game changer for me. It has allowed me to focus on my art in a new way. Read more>>
Sathya Miele
I swear, being unemployed just sparks something creative in me. Most of the time, even working on film sets, I feel burnt out and I have no desire to work on any personal projects when I get home. The time that passes in between gigs is, while unnerving, when ideas start to flow and I find myself writing or working on a creative project nearly every day. Even if it sucks, at least something is being written, and I’m getting practice and experience as a storyteller. Read more>>
Aprilyn Cunanan
This is an age-old question all or most artists have to ask. Artists ask this of each other and we ask this of our past selves too. I’ve gotten different answers from all sorts of creatives and some say to start small and with no expectations, others say to consume art or media to get inspiration from others. My partner Michael Nanna says he likes to study animation and anatomy to break out of art block. Read more>>
Bradley Shuffler
I discovered that the key to overcoming roadblocks lies in my unwavering commitment to giving my absolute best in every situation. Whether I’m participating in a free event or engrossed in movie editing or filming, I always approach it with nothing less than 110% dedication. Even on the toughest days when I feel like throwing in the towel, my inner fire keeps burning bright, driving me to persist with unwavering determination. Quitting is not an option for me. Read more>>
Jenn Bouchard
I have to put myself in different surroundings. If possible, getting out into nature is helpful. This might involve taking a walk among the trees–I’m lucky to live close to Minute Man National Park in Massachusetts, and it’s enjoyable to stroll where so much history happened. Walden Pond is also nearby and a beautiful place. If I can get to the ocean, even better. Read more>>
Sean Ryan
Writers block is a scary obstacle and I believe it is experienced at least once. But as time moves on, and you are doing the routine for enough time, you learn the waves and learn to not panic when something doesn’t come. I try to now think that the longer it takes, the better it will come out. Natural filter. Read more>>
Kuzana Ogg
I am immersed and observant of my surroundings; the shape of a car’s headlights, the rhythm of someone’s foot tapping as they wait for the cashier at the supermarket, the new roots my plants grow-anything and everything becomes potential subject matter and geometry for a painting. Read more>>
David Bertok
The #1 obvious trick of overcoming writer’s block is having a deadline. As film and TV composer you learn to write quickly because you often must, and you will have to learn not to over-judge, over-complicate things Read more>>
Breion “2’Live Bre”
Are used to always be scared of having creators block or writers block. Some days I wake up and ask myself will there ever be a day where I was that one to created , it’s a scary feeling to lose that gift. I think most people have creatives block when their not experiencing new life , or not living in the moment . The most creative thing you can do every day is wake up. Read more>>
Sandra Espinet
Not everyone has creativity block. I am lucky to be one of those with more ideas and more creativity than I could execute. Creative ideas are not my issue, my head is abundant with ideas. Albeit, not all of them are good one ideas. The issue is execution and finding the time to accomplish them all. Read more>>
Layla Todd
As a lover of words and a person who communicates best in writing, not being able to write is almost unbearable. My first instinct has always been to fight back but, during the ongoing course of my writing journey, I have found more creative ways to overcome writer’s block. Read more>>
