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4 Habits to become a better artist

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If you’re an aspiring artist, you would have met your worst enemy of all time: the art block. The worst thing about an art block is that many times, it is self-inflicted.

Here are some habits you must build to say goodbye to art blocks for good.

Bye-bye takers: Next time someone asks you for free artwork, say no. They do nothing but drag you down. Anything is more appreciable when it comes with a reward or a price.

Stop scrolling: The internet is the best thing when it comes to both amplifying or sabotaging your creativity. Try to choose your sources of inspiration from outside the screen.

Don’t try to be original: Instead of trying to draw something that is a hundred percent original (which is almost close to impossible), observe existing ideas from a unique perspective and express them authentically in your drawing.

Be grateful: In other words, stop being narcissistic, which is a complex that develops over time. The world doesn’t owe you anything just because you’re an artist. Be grateful for whatever gifts you have in life instead of expecting more of it.

Start enjoying your art life more with these habits.

Art therapy: What are the benefits?

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Using visual art for therapy is known as art therapy. You can try any activity like painting, doodling, journaling among others using different mediums to have a therapeutic effect on your mind.

There are professional art therapists who can help you find the art activities that suit you the best. But it is not necessary to consult one if you want to start art therapy. Find any medium that seems comfortable to you and start creating. It will take you some time to get used to the medium and the process.

The focus of art therapy is on the process and not on the final product. There are no mistakes in your work in art therapy. You can draw whatever calms you down.

The benefits of art therapy include self-discovery, an increase in self-esteem, emotional release, and stress relief. You will be able to acknowledge your feelings, feel a sense of accomplishment, let go of your emotional slack, and relieve the stress when you practice it.

Art therapy can help you release dopamine when you create. It will also help you to communicate with others through your art. Art therapy does not make you a great artist but makes you a better human being.

Art Block: How to Get Over It

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Anyone who has experienced an art block would know how badly it affects their creativity. Art block is essentially a lack of inspiration to create art. Let’s see some ways to overcome the art block.

Keep drawing: No matter how small or imperfect it feels like, it can stimulate your creativity to make something bigger and better.

Change your media: Try using new media. For example, try oil paints if you usually use acrylic. Be adventurous.

Try a different style: Find new artists and explore their art style. Try to follow their art style for a change.

Visit a new place: Go somewhere you have never been before. Unfamiliar sceneries and people can always inspire to create new art.

Keep a journal: Writing a daily art journal can help you be consistent with your works. Jot your ideas down in the book so that you can refer to it later when you need the inspiration to make a new piece of art.

Art block is almost unavoidable at times. But, following the above steps can help you to get through them relatively better.