The last few weeks have been kind of difficult for me if I’m being honest.

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I’ve been feeling lost, unmotivated, and just downright exhausted with painting (among other things too).

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And since you’re an artist like me, I know you sometimes feel this way...am I right?

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You have ideas for your artwork, but the motivation or excitement isn’t there.

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Or you seem to run out of ideas for your art.

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I’ve been there (just a few days ago in fact), you’re not alone in this.

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But don’t despair. I’ve overcome this many, many times. I’ll share with you HOW.

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And it is…

Taking a moment of reflection to remember WHY you even paint in the first place.

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Take a pause right now.

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Close your eyes and imagine yourself painting for the very first time.

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Remember how excited you were.

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Remember how you felt when creating.

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Remember all the amazing ideas you had for your art.

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Remember how you felt when you finished the first painting you were proud of.

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Bring these feelings and thoughts back.

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Pull them closer to your heart and hold onto them.

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Do you remember your WHY, now? Write it down right now on a piece of paper.

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Is it to find peace in the chaos? Or to express yourself through a painting?

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Or to bring something to life from inside you with your own hands?

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Read your WHY every single day. Because this is the key to your artist motivation and inspiration.

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It’ll be the thing that will help keep you going!

And now push away everything else that doesn’t matter. Everything else that gets in the way of you creating!

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Stop getting on social media so much.

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Stop watching TV every single night.

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Clean up your painting desk or art area. Get organized!

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Find and save art from others that inspire you.

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Listen to music that lights that creation fire inside you.

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Make a list of tutorials you want to do.

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Journal all your ideas for your next paintings.

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Set out your paints and supplies for tomorrow or for next time you can paint so you’re ready to go.

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And start that next painting. You can do it, I know you can!

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Hit "reply" and share your WHY with me if you'd like :)