Artist block? Or just in your own way?

Sometimes I get asked if I ever hit a wall or if I ever get artist block? Simple answer is no. I have a 6 plus month commission list that deposits have been made. I’m obligated to keep the gears turning within this machine. Because of that I can’t afford to have what most would call artist block. But I’m not sure it’s really a thing?

Are there days I don’t want to work? Absolutely and there’s a lot of them. But again I gotta keep moving forward. Plus once I do get going even on my slow days I enjoy the process and the challenge. To be honest I think that may be the key word “challenge”. I perform better when I’m challenged. Or at least the motivation to continually move forward when I am challenged.


Maybe artist block is a lack of something to challenge you and your skills? I don’t know about you but I have a shitload of ideas I want to do but rarely get to because of commission work. But they are things I know are going to challenge me and not something that’s just comfortable. Or maybe lack of inspiration? Really that can be found anywhere. I know for me I LOVE seeing others crank out amazing work. Even more so to see them thrive. It motivates me to do more.


Maybe is more of a burn out? Honestly speaking that could be from a plethora of things. Outside influences such as life? That’s a big one. Continually seeing the same surroundings? That can get super old. Self fulfillment? Maybe just doing the bare minimum and not stretching the old legs so to speak?


Kids I guess what I’m saying is don’t be stale because I don’t know if artist block is a thing. I only know that I’m never bored. I always surround myself with things I need and want to do. I stay active daily. I always look to things and people that inspire me. And I like to do things that challenge me. Which may be frustrating as hell and I may cuss a lot, (ask my dog) but during that process I learned a lot and can do more then I was able to.


The better question to this maybe, do you have a block or are you not challenged enough?