Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
When the joy in our creative spirit begins to feel tedious and like a chore, we need to address it before we lose interest and let our creativity fade away.
In this video, I discuss - at length - reasons why art may stop being fun and offer some unique ways to keep our creative spirit engaged and excited about every creative opportunity.
Reasons Why Art May Stop Being Fun:
1. Personal Health & Well-being are Off
2. When Life Gets in the Way
3. Lack of Improvement
4. Seeking Perfection
5. Envy & Jealousy
6. Disinterest and Burnout
7. Being Under-Valued
8. Creative Blocks
9. No Desire to Explore
10. Laziness
Ways to Keep a Fresh Perspective on Our Creativity
1. Focus on the process
2. Experiment and play
3. Set realistic goals
4. Practice self-compassion
5. Be Part of a Community
6. Consume Inspiration
7. Take a break
GEAR:
• Copic Multiliner pens
• Pentel Prime .07 mechanical pencil
• Etchr Color Pressed Watercolor pad
• Sennelier watercolors
• Princeton Aqua Elite brushes
MUSIC: "Still Fall (Instrumental)" by M.D. Campbell ©2025 All rights reserved.
BLOG: markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
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The intent of my channel is to bring thoughtful content about topics that relate to artists and their creative spirit, as well as helpful reviews and discussions to help inspire and motivate all artists of all ages and levels to engage and explore their own creative journey.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below or email me via my website at www. markdcampbell.com
Thank you for your time watching! ~ Mark
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#artsnotfunanymore
#mdcampbellart
#whenmakingartisnofun
When the joy in our creative spirit begins to feel tedious and like a chore, we need to address it before we lose interest and let our creativity fade away.
In this video, I discuss - at length - reasons why art may stop being fun and offer some unique ways to keep our creative spirit engaged and excited about every creative opportunity.
Reasons Why Art May Stop Being Fun:
1. Personal Health & Well-being are Off
2. When Life Gets in the Way
3. Lack of Improvement
4. Seeking Perfection
5. Envy & Jealousy
6. Disinterest and Burnout
7. Being Under-Valued
8. Creative Blocks
9. No Desire to Explore
10. Laziness
Ways to Keep a Fresh Perspective on Our Creativity
1. Focus on the process
2. Experiment and play
3. Set realistic goals
4. Practice self-compassion
5. Be Part of a Community
6. Consume Inspiration
7. Take a break
GEAR:
• Copic Multiliner pens
• Pentel Prime .07 mechanical pencil
• Etchr Color Pressed Watercolor pad
• Sennelier watercolors
• Princeton Aqua Elite brushes
MUSIC: "Still Fall (Instrumental)" by M.D. Campbell ©2025 All rights reserved.
BLOG: markdcampbell.com/the-9-lives-of-mercutio
Instagram: mdcampbellart
_______
The intent of my channel is to bring thoughtful content about topics that relate to artists and their creative spirit, as well as helpful reviews and discussions to help inspire and motivate all artists of all ages and levels to engage and explore their own creative journey.
I'm always grateful for feedback to help improve my channel, so please feel free to leave your thoughts in the comment section below or email me via my website at www. markdcampbell.com
Thank you for your time watching! ~ Mark
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#artsnotfunanymore
#mdcampbellart
#whenmakingartisnofun
