Art Block
Getting Over Art Block By: Abigail Abueva Art block can be a difficult obstacle to get past in the art world. Many artists experience this phenomenon, and there are many causes for it occurring and ways to get over it. Causes There are a few main causes for art block occurring. One is self-doubt — thoughts such as, "I'm not good enough," or "I'll never get better," can lead artists to become unmotivated. I personally have had many instances where I doubt myself in the middle of an art piece. Days like those are rough, but I still kept drawing and practicing and didn't let my thoughts get the best of me. The fear of judgment or criticism stops many artists from completing their work. When comparing yourself to other artists, many thoughts like: "I'll never be able to draw like this artist" or "I don't want to show them because my art isn't good" can pop up in your head. There have been many times where