There are times when the creativity juices are just flowing out of you. Isn’t that feeling the best? You love everything you’re creating, you feel like you’re building that social following you’ve been dreaming of, you’re excited to reach out to potential clients because you’re feeling confident…. and then….
BOOM! Everything dries up like a dessert. Now I don’t know if this happens because we burn out or if it’s the nature of how this career goes. One minute you’re hot and the next you need to sit on the couch with a bag of chips and a marathon of Schitts Creek.
Have no fear!
This happens to everyone and it’s normal (so I tell myself). I want to share with you a few things that help me when I’m feeling uninspired in hopes it will help you out of a funk or two.
Current Pinterest Favs
Portrait Inspiration: I love this board for funky ideas on how to draw people. This is one of my weak spots, but I do enjoy challenging myself with something not in my realm when I’m feeling those artistic blues.
Other inspiration includes this vintage label inspired board:
Have you ever looked at primitive artwork? Ahhhh, the symmetry and lack of that “perfect” look makes me so happy.
My Favorite Skillshare Courses
Nothing helps me more than trying something NEW and learning from other artists who really know their craft. Skillshare for the rescue! Here are some of my favorite classes so far:
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Create a Stylised Digital Portrait by Charly Clements
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Art Licensing Organization: Surface Pattern Design & Illustration by Di Ujdi
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3 Ways to Create a Half-Drop Pattern in Procreate by Maja Faber
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Design a Hand Drawn Font on Your iPad and Sell on Creative Market by Maja Faber
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Combining Lettering and Illustration by Liz Kohler Brown
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Hand Lettering in Procreate: Creative Layouts and Composition for Illustrators by Heather Mueller
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Hand Lettering for Illustrators: Creating Greeting Cards in Procreate by Jess Miller
My Current Inspiration
Here are few pieces of artwork that I absolutely adore and might inspire you as well.
Credits (from top left to right): Let's play tennis pattern by kondratya, Lettering by Mary Kate McDevitt, ANYTHING by Libby Vander Ploeg, Lettering from Drew Melton, Color palette by Daytime Design Co, Bloom Haven pattern by Breathe Live Explore, Adorable dog with stick by Gillian Blease, Illustration by Gisele Murias.
