Boredom a Good Catalyst

I've been reprimanding myself lately for being so lethargic, especially in the creative arts area. You would think it easy for me to be motivated since art is my passion and my strength. But this is not the case - artists are notorious for getting these creative "blocks." These "blocks," however, have become somewhat of a cliché - or should I say, excuse? Whatever one chooses to call it, I'm taking some steps to overcome my temporary "artist block" by forcing myself to write and draw a little bit each day, regardless of how much energy I think I have, and how I feel. I've come to the conclusion that feelings about this don't really matter either. Feelings are fickle and not an accurate indication of where you're at. For example, if you're tired the whole world looks glum. But is the world really gloomy? No! You just feel that it is because you're looking at it through a perspective of fatigue.



Having said that, this is my written contribution for Day 1, of Step 1 to overcome my creative block. I'm also going to do some kind of a little drawing today. I'm not sure if it will be a simple doodle or something a little more involved. But whatever it is, I'll work on it this evening and scan it in by tomorrow. That's one thing I can try to be - true to my word (after all, it's for my own benefit, so why wouldn't I?).