17 Apr 02:23
--then you are more like burned out, i say, take a rest, just a couple of days, do something you dont usually do.
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17 Apr 02:20
--Something as simple as a sentence from one of your favourite artists can motivate you, but at least to me it seems harder and harder to stay motivated
17 Apr 02:13
--that would be a motivation problem then. inspiration a feeling of excitement for the art you create. Motivation is the willingness to create it in the first place
17 Apr 02:09
--i dont think that works, one thing can hardly inspire you do to the other thing
17 Apr 02:09
--well you dont have to practice a new skill or anything. go out for a walk in a new area you've never been to. Go to a social gathering with people you dont know. Simple things can get you inspired.
17 Apr 01:59
--i'm not that optimistic, but yes, coming out of your shell its always good
17 Apr 01:59
--But I still have the ''I don't want to try other stuff because I might like it more than art'' Which is a stupid thought
17 Apr 01:59
--I think it's a problem we all have, we are scared of changing, but I think any change you get from new experiences will always be good
17 Apr 01:57
--i think that too, though its also is a double edged sword, new experiences and knowledge will help you to get inspired, but it will also change you, and maybe not in the way you wanted in the beginning
17 Apr 01:54
--inspiration is like monkeybread said. you have to get it from experiencing different things in life. So just dont think about improving art and go out somewhere new and experience different things
17 Apr 01:51
--yea so you have motivation then. You just need to find inspiration to make it more enjoyable
17 Apr 01:50
--The thing is neither of those will be fun unless you have the type of motivation I'm talking about
17 Apr 01:49
--I can force myself to work 3 days in a row without having someone aiming a gun at my head
17 Apr 01:22
--but usually inspiration can be a good motivator so that doesnt often happen
17 Apr 01:21
--inspiration to me is when i get an idea that I find exciting but at the same time I might not have the motivation to go work on the idea and sketch it out.
17 Apr 01:06
--They can be, in a way, but I'm mostly looking for books on how to stay motivated
17 Apr 00:53
--books on inspiration or motivation? because I dont think those are the same thing.
16 Apr 22:30
--edit: sorry the link isn't ready yet but here's his tumblr..http://stephenmccranie.tumblr.com/
16 Apr 22:28
--@Gliger - I second 'Art and Fear' and also a 'Brick by Brick' by Stephen McCranie - https://twitter.com/stephenmccranie/stat...9418750976
16 Apr 16:59
--@gliger "art and fear" made me want to put it down and rush to my computer. don't think there is a formula to true inspiration. it mostly comes from experiencing life in various ways I think.