If you're here, you've more than likely experienced artist's block. It's not fun to say the least. Creative block is your worst enemy, and it can come from almost anywhere. We need look at how to treat the problem areas, and get your ideas moving. But what exactly is it? According to Jennifer Lachs, some claim it's just a myth, and she says, "Whether writer’s block is a real psychological issue or a term coined to give the challenges of writing a somewhat romantic flair, the reasons behind the struggle are numerous." So why do we hit such a stupid wall?
The definition of artists block is a condition, primarily associated with any visual art hobby or profession, in which. an artist loses the ability to produce any new work. It comes from a variety of different things, and here are the most common types. Keep in mind all creative blocks are not created equal. Different types of block require different solutions — something that’s easily forgotten when you’re feeling stuck. Here are five of the most common types. The Mental Block: This is where you get trapped by your own thinking. You’re so locked into a familiar way of looking at the world that you fail to see other options. You make assumptions and approach a problem from a limiting premise. Or maybe your inner critic rears its head and stops you thinking straight. Perfectionism: This is where you want everything to be absolutely perfect. Perfectionism can also be associated with fear. There's a possibility that you're striving for perfection to the very last line of detail, and you're afraid that you won't be able to achieve that. Outside Pressure: Maybe you're creating for a project, or someone you really care about wants a really good piece. This can also be associated with the fear of perfectionism. It could also be something you just don't want to do. I've been there. Overwhelmed: Sometimes a block comes from having too much, not too little. You’ve taken on too many commitments, you have too many great ideas, or you’re overwhelmed by the sheer volume of incoming demands and information. You feel paralyzed by options and obligations, or simply knackered from working too hard for too long. Poverty: I know what you're thinking, what? Look, I’m not just talking about money, although a lack of cash is a perennial problem for creatives. You could also be time-poor, knowledge-poor, have a threadbare network, or be short of equipment or other things you need to get the job done. With all problems, there comes a solution. There's always a way out of the black hole you feel like you're trapped in. Jennifer Laurel Keller provides an amazing video on how to help with artists block, and in future posts I will be explaining in detail how to overcome the concept of artist's block. Now you know just a few of the common problems associated with artist's block, figure out what's causing it and you're already on your way to crushing your next project!
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