Watch This If You're Art Blocked 💔 The Artist's Way pt 1

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I've come to terms with the fact that I have been feeling art blocked for a long time now, and each time I feel like it's gone, it comes back again. I knew it was a deeper problem than just feeling creatively burnt out, so I decided to start "The Artist's Way" by Julia Cameron. The book is a 12-week journey to unblock yourself creatively with morning pages, artist dates, and activities to see what you actually enjoy doing. This is a peek into my first and second weeks of starting!

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FTC: This video is kindly sponsored by Audible. All opinions are my own!

[maosfreshstart]

I used to draw nonstop but after my depression got worse, I found myself unable to draw for 2 years. I procrastinated every kind of self care. I'll try journaling and taking walks. Thanks for the inspiration, loved the video style <3

[liliedodgson]

I would absolutely see your journey with this book as a series on your channel <3

[lightbulbnirvana]

I did Morning Pages over 20 years ago. I remember it being a great exercise. I'm glad you are finding value in it too, Tiffany. Being creative, whether for a living or a hobby, is a little bit like being an athlete. There is at the start what people call "talent, " and that can kickstart the desire to do art, be an artist, etc. But after a while, talent isn't enough. We must train to get better and that is not always fun and inspiring (because there's always the question, "Better than what?") Still, the discipline of artmaking does have its rewards which makes it worthwhile. After a while, we get to the place where training doesn't work either. All artists must learn how to nourish our explorations with the same wide-eyed curiosity as if seeing things for the first time, an attitude similar to what the Buddhists call "beginner's mind." I think this is what Morning Pages cultivate, because once we can unwind the clutch of the worn out tapes that repeat in our heads (which is usually the trap of believing we could live forever on our talent immortal, and somewhere knew inside, it ain't so), then we can return more easily to "beginner's mind, " which I experience as a blank page, or a cleared-away desktop, the opening of a window. This point of view provides the space for something new to happen, for me to see with new eyes what has always been in with me. It's more of a homecoming than a quest to a mountaintop. This is why artmaking is a spiritual endeavor and in the end, I have discovered, it's not pursued for the applause from making something that propels me to create, but for that inner conversation to rediscover what makes me whole, what brings me home.

[yoongibean]

2:00 this is how I've always described it to myself, something about finding my way back to myself, or finding my way back home

[sincerelyyceline]

Yess plsss, I’d love to see the rest of the growth from the book! I think journaling is such a great way to reflect on what you have inside so you can put away the things you don’t need, to make space for the things that can give you life internally~ this vlog❤❤❤

[morgansmethod]

Thank you so much for being vulnerable and reflective about this. This video made me feel so much less alone 🌱

[emizard]

I love how honest you are in this vid! It reminded me that I am not the only person who gets creative block the way I have and that many of us are on a healing journey

[bearisuuu]

i bought this book two weeks ago and it's honestly already so mind altering and makes you realize the little things. And realizing that you don't have to make such huge, crazy steps in your life to feel accomplished. The little things really matter. I also definitely cried at the start of this for Week One and two. it's so great seeing other artists doing this and sharing their journey. <3 Thanks for sharing ;-;

[naomikalisva_art]

This video came at the right time for me, I've been feeling like this for so long! I actually had this book lying around for a while but now I'm feeling really compelled to read it. Another book that was really inspiring for me was/is Spring cannot be cancelled by David Hockney. And to answer your last question; I'd love to see more of these videos!

[EnantiodromiART]

I'm so happy an artist is covering this in her videos. I really love this book! 😊

[WatashinoTsuki-]

Everyday has been feeling the same the same routine and its just so dull and I’m pretty sure thats what started my art block so I’m gonna look for ways to make my days different and exciting so Ty for posting this!

[maahibaldota]

thank you. I sat down with my sketch book today and scrolled Pinterest to find something to draw, something that would put me back in the amazingness of art. after an hour of doing nothing I stumbled upon your video. listening to your voice did something magical. I made art that im happy with for the first time in a while. I am going to try to use a little of the given advice. I hope you know how you've helped me today:)

[helloerika]

I love the color grading and the camera angles!

[stephaniepaints]

I used to have this book years ago but never used it. You’ve inspired me to try reading it because I’m really suffering from this. I can’t wait to watch the rest of the series! ❤

[woodrow_e]

Great video Tiffany & yes I would like to see more of this journey in a series 😊

[azzuparis]

I need to keep reading this book and do my morning pages. I loved this vlog and I would like to see more of this journey!

[Amba]

Abso-frikken-lutely I would like to see the rest of this journey! Thanks for sharing this with us Tiffany ❤

[Honeydewple]

BRO i needed this video so bad. that part about taking a break isn't always right, sometimes its just a distraction. i needed to hear that.

[galactic_dork]

This was honestly so refreshing. Thank you for the video Tiffany ❤😊

[Kimmiekawa]

Going through artblock as well, so this is tremendously inspiring! Thanks Tiffany♥️ Do keep posting videos like this!