ART BLOCK - Why You Have It And How To Cure It

Some artists claim art block doesn't exist, some say it's an excuse. I think it's a funk, for a lack of a better term... here are THREE reasons why you MIGHT have art block and THREE ways to help you overcome art block. At least... a few tricks that work for me. No guarantees, but I hope they help!

Good luck out there!

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MATERIALS USED:

Micron pens
QOR Watercolors
Simply Simmons brushes (1/4" angle)
Preston's Touch brushes (20/0 round)

[sylendraws]

Stop looking at art as a chore and remember that you're doing this for fun 🙂

[kenz]

"if you like having a messy work space, that's cool too"
*looks at work space*
iTs tOo ClEaN
*throws everything on to the floor*

[KwikDraw]

I'm currently having art block right now lol

[StarStarParty]

Being art blocked is a great time to work on fundamentals. I've found the largest part of my art block is when I am noticing my art isn't coming out as well as I'd hope. Looking up tutorials or how-to guides are nice because you don't have to come up with ideas, leaving your brain more energy to learn and re-evaluate how to get some nice looking results. If your art block results from seeing "bad" work, doing studies and honing your skills is helpful!

I completely relate to the big life changes = art block. Our minds need time to process huge shifts in our lifestyle or environment, which means adding the critical element of art making can just not WORK when we are overwhelmed with new situations.

[gummygum]

I realised that mine is from not knowing my style

[FluegelchenNet]

I love how your personified art block actually really is a block :D

[Hollyheartsart]

When I get art block, I like to eat chocolate until it goes away..

[KeshArt]

Love your Sketches and art block is a tricky subject. One needs to very honest with themselves whether they really need to take a break or just push through the block. You summed it up really well :)

[yaboiguzma]

Y'all ever just forget how to draw

[AlexqDraws]

YO ARTBLOCK SQUAD WHERE YA AT? 🙋






*cri*

[legoworkshop]

A lot of artist I meet, I feel like a lot of their excitement for drawing is being forced. Growing up, I've always loved drawing and was fortunate enough to also be pretty decent at it. Anyway my point is, art for me is a freeing medium, just something to express myself through. I never forced myself to draw if I didn't feel like it nor did I ever feel the need to, I just did it whenever I felt like it. Art should be freeing, not a restraint!

[isaclaireee]

“Take a break”

*all the Hamilton fans are summoned*

[Molly_muffers]

I stopped drawing completely when we ran away from our abusive step-dad. It took me about 10 years to start drawing again, I obviously had to really make myself draw a bit every day. In the past couple years I improved quite a lot and always try to just do something, it doesn't have to be a masterpiece. 😌

[theancientartist]

I’ve had an art block for a week



*_when will the suffering end_*

[jaimzjaimzjaimzjaimzjaimz]

Omg this is just what I needed right now; I've had artblock for about 2 days now and this is very helpful! Thanks Kasey 😊 ❤️

[KCrayGaming]

Great video very helpful got a few ideas just watching you thanks

[Leslie-hgwl]

I've been going through this for the past year due to the pandemic. Between dealing with the lockdown and working a full-time job, I find very little breathing room to focus on art. I miss being creative and this video helped me. Thank you.

[wokstar]

honestly your channel pulled me out of my art block. So, thank you !

[awesomeaquarian]

Thanks a lot! I really needed this today after 6 months of art block 😣 recently moved to a new country, working hard, don’t have a work desk and have a messy room. 💯 relatable

[chloe.v]

WOW this came out at a great time for me as I have been struggling with art block lately! Are you psychic? Haha, I also just binged all of your videos and was waiting for the new vid to come out! Also I can’t wait for the next prompt!