I think we all must surely go through this at times. It's part of being a creative personality. Just like a performer, no one can exhibit her talent all the time! That's not even reasonable to expect of ourselves. I know I've been ever-guilty of thinking I had to create a marvelous work of art each and every time I go into my studio. Not so. (Heck, I’m lucky if I can create a marvelous work of art ONE in ten times I go into the studio!)
One thing that I've noticed works for me is to (borrowing a phrase from Nike) "just do it." That is to say that when I'm not feeling the least bit inspired, I often just get into my studio and make myself work on something more mundane. Maybe it's just organizing my space. Or perhaps it's just picking up that old project I've been meaning to finish but was too "inspired" doing other things to mess with. Whatever the case, when I tell myself that I'm not really "creating" per se, I find that I can get started. And wouldn't you know, before I have a chance to realize it, that fickle ol' creativity sneaks in and I'm off and running again! Happens every time!
Thanks to Debbie Mumm for the pictures! Don’t you just love her cute images?!
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