Being an artist can be stressful and an extensive journey. It truly does take a lot of motivation and dedication to get where you want to be on an artistic level. This doesn’t mean you should overwork or stress yourself. When it comes to reaching those levels of creative output, it means learning to do it in moderation and at a rate that genuinely is healthy for you. Nick Dap recently posted a beautiful digital design that he mentioned is for a class project. He titles it “The Guide To Being Productive.”

MOTIVATION Motivation can be a bitch.

Sometimes getting that motivation, you need to keep creating can be hard to come by. It’s always good to take breaks when you feel is right for you and your mental health. Going for a walk, or even doing some small doodles to open your mind a bit will go a long way compared to beating yourself up each time you feel you are stuck in place. Progression doesn’t happen overnight. However, consistency will be your best friend when it comes to creating or designing.

CREATIVE INSPIRATION Reading is power!

Gathering inspiration can truly feel like you’re hitting a brick wall at times. It’s always good to explore new avenues when it comes to finding inspiration. There are so many different ways you can gather up that creative juice! Going for a walk around your neighborhood, or even a beautiful area near where you live will feel amazing.

SKETCH YOUR IDEAS You wouldn’t wanna lose that amazing idea, would you?

There have been many times I thought of great ideas while at work or while at home. It’s always good to save your designs in some form. I now carry a notebook when I had to work and at home. Even if they are just a quick sketch, it will help when you want to look back at them for inspiration. You never know, that sketch could become your next big piece.

SLEEP! Did you forget about this one?

Get the rest that is well needed when you’re working hard to achieve your dreams. If you start to not take care of the basic needs of life you will slowly fall through and maybe even lose motivation to create. Always make time to take care of your being. Life is a long journey, if you don’t take care of yourself, you will not succeed.

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