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By Malcolm Dewey

Published on Nov 18, 2015

Creative block? It happens to all of us. Here are 20 artist hacks for finding more inspiration and creativity.

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20 Artist Hacks

For More Inspiration & Creativity
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1. Prepare

for inspiration by doing the mundane
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Prime the canvasses
Sweep the studio
Do the homework
Be prepared to create!

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2. Turn Off the TV

or any gadgets that waste your time
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3. Declutter

it frees energy for creativity
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4 Learn From Others

Artists that inspire you!
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5. Bribe Yourself

A small reward for completed work
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6. Use Lists

include your creative task in a short list
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7. Give!

Make someone's day. Feel the energy!
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8. Exercise

Can unlock creative energy
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9. Music

Stimulates ideas & emotions
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10. Simplify

Your day. Your Life!
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You cannot please everyone!
Say no to demands
Yes to freedom

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11. Try Something New

New materials. Techniques
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12. Travel

Near or far. New perspectives!
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13. Talk

to other artists. Share ideas!
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14. Play Hooky

Take the day off. You will come back energised!
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15. Meditate

to calm a restless mind
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16. Free Doodle

with pen, watercolor etc
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Keep your mind open to ideas as you doodle.
Keep it loose and fun.

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17. Visualise

Places. Events. Results
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18. Journal

Write down ideas. Thoughts
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19. Mood Board

Pin pictures of your likes & style
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20. Start!

Momentum leads to new inspiration
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malcolmdeweyfineart.com

Malcolm Dewey

http://www.malcolmdeweyfineart.com