“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.
Mel King
It’s hard to say what the exact formula is for overcoming the creative blocks that I have gone through, because it is different every time. Sometimes, that block stems from something like an outside event–home and personal life stressors. Other times, I have found myself less motivated because I feel like I have taken the same photo a million times with a different subject. I have had many moments where an idea that I was working on for months just didn’t feel as inspiring as it did the months prior, and I had to just push through because I had to trust the process. Read more>>
Chris Trainor
The way I personally get out of creativity blocks is either I play some video games, play with my race car, or watch strange and scary movies. It helps me think out of the box with the different styles of music and creativity of characters and stories. Read more>>
Trevell Franklin
When it comes to music I physically don’t write. Everything I record comes from off the top of my head. No pen no pad. Just feelings. I feel I’m in a certain zone which allows me to come up with what I’m recording. Either I’m speaking on past experiences or experiences I wish to manifest. Read more>>
Coleen Hebert
I’ve noticed that Creativity Block usually happens after a busy season. The first thing I usually do when I feel like I’ve hit a wall is rest. Take a step back from the area you feel stuck in and try not to think about it for a short period of time. There are other activities such as gardening, decorating my home, or shopping for new clothes where I feel creative so oftentimes doing those activities helps to stir the creative pot in a different way. When I am well rested and not stressed I will return to the place I was creatively stuck and usually, the juices start flowing again! Read more>>
Trini Quinn
This is a great question! For most creatives, burnout can feel detrimental! While burnout is incredibly frustrating, I’ve found that this is your body trying to remind you to rest! When this occurs, I make time to do self-care, bundle up on the couch and find inspiring films or TV shows to watch until that creative itch starts to come back. Sometimes a nice break is all you need, and you’ll come back with fresh ideas and sometimes even better art! Read more>>
Gvrden
Man…just by creating that space of peace in order to create. Not worrying about things that haven’t happened yet which creates anxiety, and not dwelling on things that had already passed which can cause depression, but by being present in your life and being aware, which brings peace, and that allows me to focus on my art. Read more>>
Joshua Lona
I go back to my roots of writing out the story on pen and paper. When I do this I’m able to figure out what is actually causing the creative block. Where am I actually stuck? Because sometimes it isn’t obvious and all I think and feel is “I’m stuck but can’t fully explain why.” Normally the block comes from not being able to see the story as a whole and how everything will tie together. Read more>>
