A creative block, also known as art block, writer’s block, or blank canvas syndrome, is the feeling of being overwhelmed by the idea of completely executing a creative concept, which eventually results in an inability to even start. A creative block occurs either because of a lack of motivation to do the task or a lack of inspiration about how to execute the task.
[Read more]You need to strategically carve out some time for creative rest. For some people this can mean more than just a daily or weekly break – sometimes you will need to step back from your work for months to refuel your creative tank.
[Read more]Criticism is always tricky to deal with. Some critics offer pointed criticism, which if accurate, gives the artist an inner sense of relief: “Ah, hah! So that’s what was wrong with it.”
[Read more]Bruno Murari was a well-known Milanese graphic artist and designer who was twice awarded the Compasso d’Oro for excellence in his field. After researching for several years in visual communication and cinematography, Murari introduced design in a completely new light: as art for everyday people. Known as “the man who
[Read more]Job descriptions are a natural by-product of a job, and I am not advocating for its abolishment. I just hate the fact that it often fuels compliance in a human being, the enemy of creativity.
[Read more]Whether a teacher or a student, you will have your share of disappointments along with the pleasures of making art. How you deal with them is the key to an engaging career.
[Read more]“I have got passion, but I don’t know where to start.” I know you have this voice inside your head. I did too. A few years back, after I got hold of the basics of photography and realized that I have an immense amount of passion for it, I kept
[Read more]“Let go of the thing that you’re trying to be (the noun), and focus on the actual work you need to be doing (the verb).” –Austin Kleon, The Noun and the Verb I think this is one of the most brutal motivators for any artist. Often times, we get so caught
[Read more]“What is originality? Undetected Plagiarism.” – William Ralph Inge Before I first started using my DSLR camera, I had already gone through thousands of pictures on Google Images and Shutterstock. Nowadays, I find myself burdened with the concept of originality: my unique style. But three years ago I was excited
[Read more]In the consumer culture that we live in today, we are constantly fed with the idea that buying more stuff, getting more subscription, reading more articles will magically transform our lives for the better. As our social media is bombarded with advertisements, we are made more and more aware of
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