Creative Update (or lack thereof)
So I’ve been trying to punch my creative juices in the gut to create something artistic or original. These creative juices have been super lazy lately and I’m not happy with them. I often get these lulls and it seems I’m in a constant battle to figure out how to move past these blocks.
For the most part, things are good; work is steady and keeping things pretty fresh, I’ve been making ‘Beer Books‘ in hopes to make a few extra bucks at upcoming art markets (and it’s a great excuse to consume tasty beer), ‘Grellow Shots‘ (which only lasted 4 weeks) was making me take photos and browse through Flickr on a regular basis, I’ve got plans to start painting, and I’ve been getting quite a bit of reading done (including blogs). I just don’t feel like I’ve done anything tangible or worthwhile so far. Maybe I make too many excuses? Maybe I have no ambition? Or, like I keep telling myself, maybe I should quit talking and start doing.
Wherein lies the problem – I don’t know where to start. I don’t know what I want to do. What is something? What is anything? Already I don’t keep my blog up-to-date enough, I don’t take enough photos, I don’t design much outside of work, I haven’t started painting yet, I’ve got tons of books I need to read… the list goes on. I can start there, but will that be enough?
Maybe I shouldn’t have written this post so late (4am), but I need accountability. I need responsibility. But above all, I need initiative. Something to drive me to do something.
So, if you’ve got any ideas, thoughts, comments or criticisms – I’d love to hear em. Until then, I’ll keep reading over this post in hopes for that killer creative spark. Watch out creative juices…
Tags: creative juices
February 16th, 2009 at 11:14 pm
Shut the FFFF up and do something about it you butthead!!! If I was right there behind you I’d kick you in the butt and make you paint or read or whatnot!! Sorry to sound so mean, but it’s the new “managerial” bitch talking. Get things done or at least start one bit at a time. You have a lot of free time before you get the girlfriend-fiance-family-kids. When you get there you’ll have no free time at all.
February 16th, 2009 at 11:37 pm
Very true Cathy – thanks for the motivational kick in the arse!
February 22nd, 2009 at 10:33 am
I feel your pain! I feel the same way! I am trying so hard and I feel like everything that comes out is just crap! ha ha. We must move through!
March 21st, 2009 at 2:07 pm
How do you eat an elephant? One bite at a time. You had the drive to get your blog and site together. So you need to just extend your bursts of creative energy. Have you tried supplementing (And no, I don’t sell them, Please!!).
On the other hand. Great site, great content and god bless.
March 21st, 2009 at 2:24 pm
@Whit – We’re in this together. You’re blog is off to an awesome start – love your writing style!
@Josh – Very true statement, but those damn elephants… there are just so many! Thanks so much for the compliments – by all means, they’re motivational!
March 28th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
I am the last person that should be giving advice on motivation. however, you know where to find inspiration, on the walls, the parking meters, the doorways, the street signs, the telephone boxes, and the dumpsters of new orleans. maybe you will find motivation there as well, i did. it’s no reason to get up in the morning but for me its as close as it gets. keep up the good work.
March 29th, 2009 at 2:06 am
@coreonefivefour – when you’re right, you’re right. Thanks for the advice and compliments! We should catch up.