016 How To Move Past Artist Block And Be Inspired Again

Welcome back to another episode of the Paint Rest Repeat Podcast. This fortnight we chat about artist block and how to move past it. We explore two different interpretations of artist block from Laura’s first hand experience of a block in combination with physical illness and clinical depression; and Ros’ focus on the psychological barriers we create for ourselves as artists. We talk about the strategies that Laura used to get back into art making from journaling, to self analysis and following the breadcrumbs of joy, simplicity and nostalgia. Laura shares how her medium and goals changed after her creative block and why she chose to simplify her process to enable a return to art-making. We also touch on the small steps we can make to get back into an art routine from habit stacking, keeping it easy and capping the time. We also share how these tips can also help those that are feeling stagnant in their practice. We hope that you enjoy the Show! Please send us a DM on Instagram to tell us how you found this episode and let us know if you have any ideas for future topics for the show. This episode is sponsored by: Ros’ Permission To Paint Free Community for creatives of all levels and mediums. To join for free, please visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/permissiontopaintfreecommunity EPISODE LINKS: DM Laura on Instagram to register your interest in mindfulness colouring sheets >>> https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ To get Ros’ 3 free guides on Overcoming Creative Block, Setting Up Your Art Space and The Acrylic Painting Supply Guide >>> Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/permissiontopaintfreecommunity FIND US AND FOLLOW US ONLINE! Follow Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurajaneday/ Follow Ros on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ros.gervay.creative/ And to book a creative kick-start coaching session with Laura or to find out more about her Soul Medicine Painting workshops please visit: https://laurajaneday.com/ For more information about Ros’ Art For The Heart membership as well as her instant access classes please visit https://www.permissiontopaint.co or to see Ros’ art please visit http://www.rosgervaycreative.com Please help us grow our Podcast by leaving us a review on Apple Podcasts. Here is how! Stay tuned for more episodes being released every two weeks!