“The difficulty lies not so much in developing new ideas as in escaping from old ones.” – John Maynard Keynes
Sometimes, getting out of a creative block requires escaping from the gravitational pull of old ideas, other times it might require diving into them to get re-inspired. Below, we’ve shared a variety of perspectives, insights and advice on how to overcome creative blocks.
Harley Huke
I often try and get away from everything that I can, and try my hardest to fully immerse myself in things that align with whatever it is I’m trying to create. I’ve spent a number of years at a low/in a very uncreative space. I’d lost my inner self that always was overflowing with inspiration, and ideas. Throughout the last year ive spent a lot of time exploring, traveling, and trying to be as present in the moment as i can, and in doing that i’ve healed a lot. Read more>>
Kyle Moody
For me, it’s about changing up my surroundings. That might mean literally leaving the space I’m in to find a new space to open my mind to a new design. Occasionally, I will step outside with my sketchbook just to brainstorm in nature’s environment. Read more>>
Scarlett Rosè
I try to find inspiration in life. Being with love ones and talking about the meaning of life and having enriching conversations. Spending time in nature and meditating next to trees or large bodies of water.
Consuming other art-forms helps expand my mind from inner restrictions like listening to music, reading other forms of poetry, or even doing to an art gallery. Read more>>
