The author discusses their experience with a creative slump and explores ways of overcoming it. They suggest that following other interests can be beneficial. For the author, hand-stitching and embroidery served as a refreshing break. This pause not only revived their interest in painting but also sparked new ideas, demonstrating that taking a detour can help in escaping a creative slump.
Category: Creative Process
Hello Odd Fellow – A Strange Portrait
I’ve been very drawn to this bright fellow since he first appeared as a strange portrait! I started with a […]
Mixed Media First Layers – Beginning Complexity
A peek at the very first layer of paint on some of the new mixed media pieces
Creative Practice and Magic
How is your creative practice going lately? All kinds of things can bump it around but don’t worry, creativity is resilient and even magic…
Painting Mixed Media – it’s a Process – Paintings Everywhere!
I’ve been painting mixed media almost every day lately and have been really deep into the process. There are paintings in various stages! Have a peek into the Studio…