Facing The Blank Canvas

 

Ever feel paralyzed by not knowing what to say, to paint, to create? Ever have a blank canvas, a blank audio file, a blank sheet of music staring at you with no creativity in sight? This episode is for you!

Your guide to facing the blank canvas:

  • Acknowledge that It’s super normal to feel intimidated by a blank canvas.

    • You aren’t the first to feel this way, you wont be the last.

  • You MUST create SOMETHING

    • Letting the blank canvas stay blank is the WORST thing you can do. It’s a bad habit like an infection.

  • Mess it up!!!

    • Make a silly mark on the first page, scribble on the canvas, lay a ground- wreck it!

  • Make a pre-creativity ritual

    • Tea time is my favorite! Need some looseleaf tea for yourself? Use code CHEERS10 at fridaytea.com for 10% off your whole order.

  • Clean your space!

    • A clean space leads to a clean mind for making new art

  • Warm up your body

    • Taking care of your physical self lets you protect your creativity years down the line.

  • Break down your idea into its smallest one-sitting-task

    • Can you do one of the creative checklist items in an hour?

      • If yes, do it

      • If no, break down the step even further.

  • Make your list of imperfections and weaknesses

    • Be as detailed as possible in the things you want to improve and strengthen your art work.

      • Then pick one item and do it.

  • Take a break

    • Do something that seems very different than art making, you will get inspired.

      • Take notes of your ideas as they come to you.

  • Experiment

    • Pull out materials you don’t normally work with and play!

    Need more advice? Still feeling stuck? Send me a message! Let’s chat.

Host and artist Stephanie Scott breaks down the practicality of the art career with topics including: sustainable creative practices, social media skills, and the mindsets that keep it all together. New episodes every Tuesday!

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Podcast Cover photo by Maryna Blumqvist https://instagram.com/picturemaryna

 
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