“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.
Andrew Tamarkin
Here’s my take on creative block. Let it happen. Wait for the creative juices to flow. If you’re an artist, they will flow eventually. I assure you. The most interesting art comes from the most interesting life. Make choices that scare you. Travel to new countries. Make new friends. Be bold. Do things for the plot. Carve your own path. Read More>>
Alaska Gaxiola
This is such a great question, because when you are on a roll, making content, thinking of new ideas, working with brides who have followed your every direction in being prepared everything is smooth sailing. But, when that creative block kicks in, there’s no telling when you’ll come out of there. Being a Bridal Hairstylist we too have creative blocks. Read More>>
Emma Bandos
I overcome creativity blocks with my art by stepping away from what I am doing, trying something new and the returning back to the original task. Sometimes this is trying a new art material or just switching the material I am using. It could be researching an artist or new technique and trying to create something inspired by these. Read More>>
Angela Jean
The way I overcome writers block, or creativity block, is I put something on the page. It doesn’t matter what. It can be a drawing or a word. The hardest thing for me to look at when trying to be creative is a blank page or a white canvas. The way I solve that is by putting anything down! Read More>>
Tennysen Werttemberger
When I hit a creativity block, I usually switch gears and cook something. Cooking and welding feel surprisingly similar to me — both are hands-on, sensory, and a little bit chaotic in the best way. Stepping into the kitchen resets my brain, and by the time I’m done chopping or stirring, I’m already thinking about metal again. Read More>>
Hannah Wilhoite
When I am in a creative block I tend to take a step back for a moment to let my mind clear. Then I’ll find something to do for inspiration: read a book, watch a movie, or just scroll through my phone. Inspiration often finds me in odd or unexpected moments! If you try to force creativeness then it won’t work. Read More>>
