With the changing of seasons I find myself struggling to feel inspired and in the flow with my artistic practice. I wanted to share how I find my way back to myself and my 6 Go-To Creative Tips to Recharge And Find Artistic Inspiration
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Travel for Inspiration
Exploring new places, street art, and diverse cultures sparks creative energy and helps overcome creative ruts. Even planning a getaway can boost your mood. -
Embrace Quiet Spaces
Sometimes, silence is the perfect remedy for a cluttered mind, allowing your creativity to resurface. We often forget that all creations begin as an idea and the intangible part of our practice is just as important as the actual creating.
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Find Comfort and Safety
A cozy, safe space—whether it's your home studio or being with loved ones—can help you reconnect with your creativity. We need to feel safe to create. If you need to pull yourself out of a trauma response that is step one. Do what you need to get back to baseline and back to feeling like yourself again FIRST. -
Keep a Pocket Journal
Capture creative ideas on the go. A small journal is perfect for jotting down ideas when inspiration strikes, even in busy times. Use it a a brain dump and come back to these nuggets of inspiration once things quiet down at your day job or your kids become a bit more independent. -
Dream Big
Visualize outlandish dreams, like a solo show in London or a celebrity collecting your work. Dreaming big fuels creativity and helps manifest future goals. Stop focusing on the mundane and tap into where you want to go instead for a fresh perspective. -
Take on a Challenge
Creative challenges, like painting a small postcard daily for 100 days, are great for jumpstarting your creative flow. Check out IG hashtags for the latest trends or ask Chat GPT to help you create your own. Use it as play to fall in love with your practice again. No pressure. Find me @michelleschultzart for more inspo.
From She Who Paints: 028. 6 Tips for Instant Inspiration & A Creative Recharge
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