Hello to all my dear RedBubble friends,
I just wanted to write you all a quick note to bring everyone up to speed on why I went from an intensely active member of this site to basically becoming a lurker.
It seems the new year brought with it a complete draining of my visual creativity. And we are now on May’s doorstep and my art muse is still MIA. It’s not for a lack of making the attempt to be creative. I’ve opened PS many times, arranged a bunch of stock, played around with different ideas, and yet I always seem to find that brick wall very quickly.
This is all just about the visual side of things. I’ve had loads of inspiration these past few months that has been the fire behind many new poems, plus I’ve been devoting a lot of time to learning piano, which has been an incredibly rewarding experience thus far. For someone who loves music as much as I do, it only makes sense, and hopefully I can share my musical side with you all at some point.
I’m sure I have missed tons of wonderful work because I have drastically cut back my time here. It is very frustrating at times to log in and see so many gorgeous artworks when I can’t seem to translate anything from my brain to an image these days. However, I do log in every day at least once to stay on top of my group hosting duties, answer bubblemails, and the like.
I would like to thank everyone for their continued support of my art and writing during this time. Your kind comments are immsensely appreciated and not one of them goes unnoticed, and the fact that I’m still making sales even without much effort always brightens my day. Hopefully I will find my way out of this funk soon, but until then, I’ll keep looking for a ways to recharge my batteries.
Take care everyone :)
MoonSpiral
I think we all go through this at different points in the year each year, it was last summer for me. I think you have to give your creative muscles a rest sometimes. If you went at full creative speed 24-7 you would implode. I always think of it like giving birth….contract, expand, rest, and push……. Hang in there, you will be back with a new creation before long!
Kevin McGeeney
Steph,
I can totally relate…..and it sounds like you’re brain is experiencing a wonderful change into piano, which is excellent for the brain! You are experiencing what is called the “rebound phenomena” You’ll soon come firing back with more creative inspiration than you know what to do with, believe me….. when I get in a funk, I go play golf. For some reason this recharges my batteries, and gets the creative juices flowing again. Also it’s good exercise (walking the course), and I have to temper patience, always looking for my ball off in the rough, trees, lake etc…..:) hang in there….good things are just around the corner for you!
jewelskings
Best of luck to you! I’ve been suffering for about 3 months. But I’m finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel! Keep looking at photo’s and music lots and lots of music!
ginabgood1
You are not alone – every single one of us hits this brick wall at some point. It will all come rushing back to you I am sure! For now, enjoy the piano as a wonderful outlet and we will be here for you whenever you need us! Don’t be too hard on yourself, ok? Sending huggggggs!
Matthew Scotland
looks like you have fellow brick wallers, i agree with them that it will flood back and you will be better than ever, enjoy yourself, godbless, my prayers with you
ear-ear
Know how you feel Steph,and I am still not back to full capacity..just hope you find your inspiration soon sweetie.
Take your time.xxxxxxx
Keith Reesor
I also know what you’re talking about Stephanie!!
Part of my problem is trying to top my last piece.
Being too critical of my own work, thinking “That’s not good enough”!!
It will improve!! :)