How to Beat Artist's Block and Get Unstuck

If you feel blocked or stuck with your art, this video might help. When I feel stuck, I have several go-to exercises to get things flowing again. They are all designed around one key principle - having fun so that I have no need to procrastinate.

Each week, I share tips, tricks, advice, and inspiration to help you take your art to the next level.

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Music in this video is Swans in Flight by Asher Fulero, courtesy of Youtube.

[blstorrie]

Louise I love to watch and listen to you - you are such a real, sensible, encouraging, moving person. You make me want to be more than I am. Thank you. Don’t ever stop.

[VikkiReed]

Fantastic! Thank you, yes, a thousand times, yes!

[juliebabb]

your Sunday newsletter is always a hit! Thanks for continuing to produce them & brighten our day. Art Tribe is my go to place!

[lindapowell]

It can be a little bit goosebumpy to tune into one of your latest videos. I tend to be going through pretty well the same things at the same times and solving my problems in the same ways you do, feeling similar feelings to yours and so on. Of course your painting looks like you and mine more like me so its all ok, just a bit unnerving sometimes. Even the hair!!! And hands, of course. Did we ever play like this when we were children???

[celesteroe]

Thank you, Louise, you are lovely and a wonderful teacher!

[StephanieHolden]

Thanks Louise….. once again you inspire me to play play play…… and then some more 😀

[sherrystone]

thank you so much Louise I've forgotten how much I've I enjoyed your vids. been taking a brief brake lately.

[annrubino]

So inspiring, watching you create. I'm trying hard to go with my gut and not overthink every stroke. Thank you Louise.

[jackieswe]

Thanks Louise, your comments are always so useful!

[chrisames]

Thank you Louise! This spoke to me, as I am in a creative lull. I will now start working in my sketchbook!

[cathykodra]

You are so inspiring and generous. I loved this video, and it made me want to get back to my sketchbooks and just play. Thank you for all you do for other artists and aspiring artists like me. It’s clear your heart is in giving to others. I admire you.

[teresapersaud]

Needed this video right at this moment ❤. I’m getting my sketchbooks out right now and off to play. Thanks again, Louise 😊🧡

[Magnanimous]

I’m a new viewer and instant fan! I just thoroughly became absorbed in this video—thank you so much! Thank you for sharing your process so honestly. I wish I could save all your videos in some permanent fashion…Already learning so much.

On a different note, your voice and glorious accent are so enjoyable to listen to, and you are so clear and concise in your description, this video is not only informational but a visual and aural feast.
Forgive my gushing!

[jilliantoombs]

This is so timely. I have recently felt burnt out professionally and decided to take a sabbatical from that side of my art practice. The idea was to get back to the joy in my art. I've been struggling to separate that fiscal side, that much needed income stream, from my practice. This little chat is a nice reminder of how to just play again. Thanks Louise!

[annagray]

What a great reminder Louise, it takes all the pressure off. Thank you.

[vendulalevandulova]

Love this! Thank you so much. This video was so inspiring to me that just by watching it I feel like I got out of this "stuck" mindset. Thanks a lot! Much love xxx

[PaulWalesArt]

Loved this entry Louise. Always a joy to watch you play.

[janewhite]

Thank you Louise, need this atm as I I've barely done anything for 3 weeks due to not so good personal stuff in my life going on. I shall get some unfinished pieces out and have a play-about
Thank you again, you are an inspiration and I love and always look forward to your videos 💜

[gillstephen]

I love these Sunday messages that you send out! I'm also pleased to see that you have skeletal plans for a book because you write very well. Thanks for today's advice, Louise.

[stargrannyavon]

I so enjoy what you share. I love your scrapbooks! I do not analyze myself. I just get into it.