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I often receive messages on social media from beginners saying that inspiration is harder to find than a fern flower. And that’s not surprising.
It is important to draw inspiration from your surroundings during a specific period of time. You need to admit to yourself that over the last two years, there have been fewer and fewer reasons for inspiration, and the creative process can turn into unsuccessful attempts to give the world an incredible work of art. And in order to prevent this from happening, you need to change your approach to the work process.
FIRST. You need to have a notebook/sketchbook and a pen/pencil. Carry them with you at all times. The era of shoppers and large bags/briefcases allows you to find space for a small notebook and pen. Spend 5-10 minutes sketching when you have free time. They should not only appear when His Majesty Inspiration comes to you.
Set your brain the task of working with the “unknown” of a blank sheet of paper. Give it the opportunity to control this situation, thereby giving it a sense of “security” – an environment in which it can relax and, in a specific situation, even calm down.
Since he cannot control what is happening around him, or cannot always control his emotions, a good opportunity would be to allow him to control the creative process.
Modern realities require a different approach to the creative process. Stress can cause specific discomfort in everyday life and shift our focus to things that can provoke negative emotions. Each of us can accumulate strength in different ways: either by releasing these emotions onto paper, or by abstracting ourselves in front of a blank sheet of paper and allowing our brain to control the situation.
SECOND. Not all of your sketches have to be perfect, let alone “genius.” Sketching is more about practice and honing your skills.
The more time you devote to practice, the faster your level of professionalism will grow. This will allow you to understand what your creative side gravitates towards, your hand will “settle” faster, and you will develop your own style.
An artist should not strive for perfection in every sketch, as this can be very time-consuming and lead to creative burnout. Don’t be afraid to devote time not only to quality but also to quantity. This is also about broadening your horizons and developing your observation skills if you work from life.
Instead of waiting for inspiration to strike, start drawing as if inviting it to join you. It’s like appetite, which can come while you’re eating. Just start. Start drawing without waiting for the right moment. If you draw for at least 20 minutes every day, your skills will be much better than those of someone who spends an hour a week on the creative process, waiting for inspiration.