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

Facing The Blank Canvas

Brush Work