Uploaded June 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
I woke up recently to find that my creativity had disappeared! No motivation, inspiration, or desire to draw or paint – it was like I was sitting on a block of artistic kryptonite! Well, this discussion is about how I deal with being stuck in a creative slump or artistic block and ways to get out.
IDEAS TO GET OUT OF A CREATIVE SLUMP OR ARTIST BLOCK
1. Force Yourself to Work Creatively - Stay with your creativity, don't abandon it!
2. Revisit the Basics - When the creative spirit is out, stick to the fundamentals.
3. Be Creative with Everyday Objects - Find creativity in things all around you.
4. Be Creative with Your Food - Go ahead and play with your food... it's healthy! (sometimes!)
5. Explore Other Outlets of Creativity - Find other ways to explore your sense of curiosity.
VIDEO REFERENCES
• 300-Slot Colored Pencil Case Review: youtu.be/WSmEeWKAPFI
• The Benefits of Unlearning: youtu.be/uUdQQEXdQ8c
• Fun Ways to Draw with Old Magazines: youtu.be/aelqOO_UWA0
MUSIC:
“Still Fall (instr)” by M.D. Campbell © 2020 • All rights reserved
Blog: markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
GEAR:
• Hand•Book Travelogue Journal (8.5x11 large drawing)
• Hand•Book Travelogue Journal (Panoramic watercolor)
• Faber Castell Polychromos colored pencils
• M. Graham watercolor paints
• Silver Black Velvet, Escoda, Loew-Cornell, and Raphael brushes
The intent of my channel is to bring videos of useful content to help fellow artists and art students with insightful information, as well as bring consumers real-world reviews on the products we're likely to buy and use every day.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Thank you for your time watching! Cheers! ~ Mark
#artistblock
#creativeslump
#mdcampbellart
#donaldslump
#mgrahamwatercolors
#silverblackvelvet
I woke up recently to find that my creativity had disappeared! No motivation, inspiration, or desire to draw or paint – it was like I was sitting on a block of artistic kryptonite! Well, this discussion is about how I deal with being stuck in a creative slump or artistic block and ways to get out.
IDEAS TO GET OUT OF A CREATIVE SLUMP OR ARTIST BLOCK
1. Force Yourself to Work Creatively - Stay with your creativity, don't abandon it!
2. Revisit the Basics - When the creative spirit is out, stick to the fundamentals.
3. Be Creative with Everyday Objects - Find creativity in things all around you.
4. Be Creative with Your Food - Go ahead and play with your food... it's healthy! (sometimes!)
5. Explore Other Outlets of Creativity - Find other ways to explore your sense of curiosity.
VIDEO REFERENCES
• 300-Slot Colored Pencil Case Review: youtu.be/WSmEeWKAPFI
• The Benefits of Unlearning: youtu.be/uUdQQEXdQ8c
• Fun Ways to Draw with Old Magazines: youtu.be/aelqOO_UWA0
MUSIC:
“Still Fall (instr)” by M.D. Campbell © 2020 • All rights reserved
Blog: markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
Facebook: m.d. campbell
GEAR:
• Hand•Book Travelogue Journal (8.5x11 large drawing)
• Hand•Book Travelogue Journal (Panoramic watercolor)
• Faber Castell Polychromos colored pencils
• M. Graham watercolor paints
• Silver Black Velvet, Escoda, Loew-Cornell, and Raphael brushes
The intent of my channel is to bring videos of useful content to help fellow artists and art students with insightful information, as well as bring consumers real-world reviews on the products we're likely to buy and use every day.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below.
Thank you for your time watching! Cheers! ~ Mark
#artistblock
#creativeslump
#mdcampbellart
#donaldslump
#mgrahamwatercolors
#silverblackvelvet
