A short guide to getting art inspiration
2 years ago
I know I’ve had movements where as an artist I have stared at a blank page for at least an hour, so here’s a quick guide for anybody and future me on getting inspiration. (Sorry if my English isn’t good here btw, it’s my first language I’m just tired lol)
1. Stop overthinking it-
I find when I don’t know what to draw, that’s not true, I have plenty of ideas but I’m just being overly critical of them. It can help to just jot these ideas down, who knows it may be better than you thought!
2. Look at old sketchbooks-
Oh I do this often, it’s part of the joy of saving old sketchbooks, even if the drawings aren’t great, maybe there’s a few good ideas in there that you can repurpose
3. Redraw some old art-
This never fails to pick me up, it’s also always nice to go back into a comfort zone, after all you should only compete with yourself at your best (totally not quoting Red Vox here)
4. Get inspired-
Go look at other peoples art, especially if it’s nothing like you would draw usually. Go look at some old medieval paintings and think what they would look like if you interpreted them. Go draw the last supper with furries/joke
Keep in mind that if you are still struggling with ideas then the best thing to do is take a break. Making art is like breathing out. You can’t survive if you don’t breathe in and go appreciate art and find what inspires you.
Good luck!
1. Stop overthinking it-
I find when I don’t know what to draw, that’s not true, I have plenty of ideas but I’m just being overly critical of them. It can help to just jot these ideas down, who knows it may be better than you thought!
2. Look at old sketchbooks-
Oh I do this often, it’s part of the joy of saving old sketchbooks, even if the drawings aren’t great, maybe there’s a few good ideas in there that you can repurpose
3. Redraw some old art-
This never fails to pick me up, it’s also always nice to go back into a comfort zone, after all you should only compete with yourself at your best (totally not quoting Red Vox here)
4. Get inspired-
Go look at other peoples art, especially if it’s nothing like you would draw usually. Go look at some old medieval paintings and think what they would look like if you interpreted them. Go draw the last supper with furries/joke
Keep in mind that if you are still struggling with ideas then the best thing to do is take a break. Making art is like breathing out. You can’t survive if you don’t breathe in and go appreciate art and find what inspires you.
Good luck!

Antalese
~antalese
Thanks for this journal it helps alot.

Lioedevon427
~lioedevon427
OP
Happy to help! ^w^