Comments on: How To Fight Artist’s Block: 7 Methods http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/ Design, Marketing & Style Magnified. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:41:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The fickle mistress, creativity « The Gently Unfurling Sneak http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-276494 The fickle mistress, creativity « The Gently Unfurling Sneak Fri, 23 Apr 2010 05:14:45 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-276494 [...] DREADFUL stock images, but some decent basic advice – going for a walk really does help nubbytwiglet.com/blog/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/ Just do [...] [...] DREADFUL stock images, but some decent basic advice – going for a walk really does help nubbytwiglet.com/blog/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/ Just do [...]

]]> By: Steve http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-275718 Steve Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:22:32 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-275718 Actually my above statement relates more to procrastination than a creative block, though they can be profoundly intertwined. Nubby says that worry and anxiety just make things worse. And so does self deprecation, like calling yourself a spoiled sulking brat. (In my case that was true, but I was calling myself much much worse). I will end my comment here with a quote from Little Joe (Native American Shaman) "Worrying is praying for what you don't want". Actually my above statement relates more to procrastination than a creative block, though they can be profoundly intertwined. Nubby says that worry and anxiety just make things worse. And so does self deprecation, like calling yourself a spoiled sulking brat. (In my case that was true, but I was calling myself much much worse). I will end my comment here with a quote from Little Joe
(Native American Shaman) “Worrying is praying for what you don’t want”.

]]> By: Steve http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-274336 Steve Sun, 18 Apr 2010 05:35:05 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-274336 I am saying this to myself, in hopes I will listen. Stop this self pity you spoiled sulking brat. You don't have to feel good, it doesn't have to be enjoyable, JUST DO IT. Two popular slogans come to mind: "90% of life is just showing up" & "Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration". I haven't painted in 5 days, but I am going to sign off here and just show up at the canvas. Almost always, after a couple of hours work I start to enjoy it and I don't want to stop. Thanks Nubby for your help. I could especially relate to #5, reminds me of that line "How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time." So my advice to anyone is get off the computer right now!! Go and get started right NOW!! Even if you only have 15 min or a half hr. Even if all you do is clean up your work space or your brushes and palette, it is like starting to move a great big heavy locomotive which will soon gain great momentum and energy. Sloth and inertia will be as foreign to you as the night is to the day. I am saying this to myself, in hopes I will listen. Stop this self pity you spoiled sulking brat. You don’t have to feel good, it doesn’t have to be enjoyable, JUST DO IT.
Two popular slogans come to mind: “90% of life is just showing up” & “Genius is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration”. I haven’t painted in 5 days, but I am going to sign off here and just show up at the canvas. Almost always, after a couple of hours work I start to enjoy it and I don’t want to stop. Thanks Nubby for your help. I could especially relate to #5, reminds me of that line “How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time.”

So my advice to anyone is get off the computer right now!! Go and get started right NOW!! Even if you only have 15 min or a half hr. Even if all you do is clean up your work space or your brushes and palette, it is like starting to move a great big heavy locomotive which will soon gain great momentum and energy. Sloth and inertia will be as foreign to you as the night is to the day.

]]> By: AudioBoo #4: Overcoming Artist’s Block « On Being A Full-time Artist http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-248973 AudioBoo #4: Overcoming Artist’s Block « On Being A Full-time Artist Tue, 23 Feb 2010 03:44:39 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-248973 [...] NubbyTwiglet.com: “How to Fight Artist’s Block: 7 Methods” [...] [...] NubbyTwiglet.com: “How to Fight Artist’s Block: 7 Methods” [...]

]]> By: belwin http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-246888 belwin Mon, 15 Feb 2010 04:52:45 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-246888 Totally agree with you. Great blog! Totally agree with you. Great blog!

]]> By: Natasha http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-245090 Natasha Sun, 07 Feb 2010 16:42:23 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-245090 Thank you! I added this page to bookmark)) I think would be useful ... Thank you! I added this page to bookmark)) I think would be useful …

]]> By: leslie http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-121239 leslie Sat, 16 May 2009 04:39:28 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-121239 Excercising is also helpful; especially when you run outside. It clears your mind and the scenery is inspiring. Excercising is also helpful; especially when you run outside. It clears your mind and the scenery is inspiring.

]]> By: Moofy http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-58955 Moofy Wed, 10 Dec 2008 14:37:46 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-58955 This was extremely helpful! I find that listening to my favorite music is a great stimulant for different emotions that also contribute great ideas for art. :) This was extremely helpful! I find that listening to my favorite music is a great stimulant for different emotions that also contribute great ideas for art. :)

]]> By: » 10 Tips To Conquer Writer’s Block for the Freelance Writer TIERA KEKAULA: Life Out Loud http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-13730 » 10 Tips To Conquer Writer’s Block for the Freelance Writer TIERA KEKAULA: Life Out Loud Wed, 13 Aug 2008 21:23:18 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-13730 [...] How To Fight Artist’s Block: 7 Methods by Nubby Twiglet [...] [...] How To Fight Artist’s Block: 7 Methods by Nubby Twiglet [...]

]]> By: Ok. So I didn’t manage to get an exhibition together. « Running with Scissors http://nubbytwiglet.com/2007/09/03/how-to-fight-artists-block-7-methods/comment-page-1/#comment-12524 Ok. So I didn’t manage to get an exhibition together. « Running with Scissors Wed, 30 Jul 2008 02:03:13 +0000 http://nubbytwiglet.com/blog/?p=17#comment-12524 [...] interesting are Nubby Twiglet’s article about fighting artist’s block,  Steve Pavlina on shaking off the apathy and making money from [...] [...] interesting are Nubby Twiglet’s article about fighting artist’s block,  Steve Pavlina on shaking off the apathy and making money from [...]

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