Feeling sticky?

sm_framed acrylic floral for sara p.jpg

It’s an awful feeling. That feeling that what you are doing/thinking/creating isn’t “enough,” or that maybe a creative block is lurking just around the corner just waiting to sneak up on you when you least expect it. But I always feel, if I pay really close attention, I can keep one step ahead of it. You can’t really ignore it, but you can do your best to stay out in front of it.

What I do when this sticky feeling lurks is to 

  • Do something mindless, something with no pressure. Preping panels, cleaning the studio, doing laundry :) 

  • Go outside and explore, maybe a long walk with a friend, or a visit to see your favorite farm animals, maybe a yoga class, or often ice cream has been helpful for this my entire life!

  • Or, do something creative that is out of your norm. Just explore with no expection of yourself. Play with those supplies that have been tucked away since college, let yourself make a complete mess. Just play and enjoy the childhood joy of creating.


As always, this applies to art and to life, right? What do you to to stay a step ahead of sticky?

The painting above was created while dancing in front of sticky...with acrylic, and I loved the process and it shows...