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It's Okay to be Unmotivated

2/11/2016

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Just an abstract doodle.
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I woke up this morning and just didn't feel my usual self. I wasn't motivated to work on my newsletter, didn't feel much like painting and didn't want to record more webinARTs videos.

Should I be worried? Nope.

It's ok to be un-motivated. Usually there is something else going on in your life that is blocking the creative process. As artists our job is to create something from nothing. Add paint to a blank canvas. Sculpt a bowl from clay. What we do is way different than sitting at a desk. I have always felt it is harder to paint than do most other jobs. But then again, that's just my humble opinion.

The most important thing about not being motivated is that you don't beat yourself up. Don't worry about it. Don't force yourself to be creative. Instead, head out to do something inspiring. Go to a museum or art exhibit. Head out to your favorite scene (the beach, a landscape or wherever) and take tons of photos. Pull out your art books or magazines and start browsing. Just spend a few hours doing something fun that you love and there is a good chance you will feel a lot better.

It's okay to be unmotivated. And ... I am actually motivated now to write a few more blog posts.

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Ginny link
2/11/2016 08:31:38 am

Great! It took me a long time to learn this one! I've come to realize my natural rhythm is to work like crazy and then rest thoroughly. Once I got past thinking I was being lazy and learned to work this way, my productivity in every area has grown and I have FUN doing it all! Good advice, Leslie!

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Leslie Saeta
2/27/2016 07:30:26 am

It should probably be way more obvious that we can't be creative 24/7. But once you accept it then it's totally fine!

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Alice link
2/11/2016 09:37:59 am

Took me a awhile to remember that this time around. although I've not been painting much I've been putting other things in place so all is not lost

Doing some of the organizational things that will make my painting life much smoother since I will be able to see what needs to be done and by when that have to be done with enough time to dry before showing ...

So I'm good with letting myself off the hook now ...but that took some learning

I'll be aching to get back to the easel in a steady way once this opening is done on Sat

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Leslie Saeta
2/27/2016 07:31:55 am

I hope your opening went well. I am sure you will need a little break after all of the preparations! I find that a good day of organization in the studio is a great thing to do when I am not motivated!

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