Since the last three posts were all ND-related maybe it’s time for a break. I admit it’s quite liberating to be able to write all the ND stuff down; it helps me get a clearer picture myself. But let’s have a look at what else I’m up to at the moment. Time for a basic update. Winter still lingers around although the snow is mostly gone. Thankfully, the gray, rainy weather is gone, at least for the moment. This feels wonderful, not only for me but also for my dog who doesn’t like to go out when it rains. I really love the crisp, cold air and the glittering frost on the leaves and grass.

Art updates: What’s happening art-wise in my life? Well, I really don’t want to make another ND post but I can’t get around it when talking about art projects: At the moment, I’m trying out many different strategies on freeing my mind from chaos and my body from paralysis, and so far it’s having a positive effect. (I’ll try it for longer and if the positive effects are lasting, I’ll glady share them in another blog post.) I’m carefully optimistic that it will reflect on my future artsy output.

I feel more motivated and creativity is coming back to me which feels wonderful after years of art block. The last years, I only created art for my job and for commissions. Don’t get me wrong, I do love the projects and they are fulfilling and I’m proud of how far I’ve come. But there’s always the little missing puzzle piece: The sheer act of creating art just for art’s sake; in the spur of the moment; on a whim. My creativity and motivation for personal artwork had taken a backseat for so long; I can’t even believe myself that it’s coming back. I don’t want to talk too much about it because I don’t want to scare it off by giving it too much attention.

An important factor is time; I need to make some time every day for scribbling and such. I’m becoming aware of how much noise and bustle my everyday life had. Because now as part of my self-care routine, I’m taking space for myself to become quiet and calm down my nervous system. I’m putting on my headphones to block noise from outside, put on some music or podcast and slowly, the urge to draw returns. If you’re suffering from art block, try giving yourself time, lots of it. Just sit there there quietly and see what happens. If nothing happens, then accept this as well. Allow yourself to take up time and space and just be.

Thanks and take care!
DS