How can I get my "artistic juices" flowing again?

Question

In high school I was always painting, drawing, dressing all crazy, doing graphic design, taking pictures, being crafty...now it's like everything stopped ever since I started college last fall...life is so depressing! What are some ways for a former artist to get back in touch with his creative side?

Answer 1

Unfortunately life can zap the creativity out even the best artist, but the way I spark my creative juices is by setting aside time for myself. Where I can clear my mind and just be. I find I am more creative after I shed myself of all life stress. Others things that help is by creating a design inspiration book or go to various places alone that provide you inspiration like botanical gardens, museums, etc… I also like playing games with fellow artist where we brainstorm whacky ideas and then recreate them.

Answer 2

Get laid.

Answer 3

royman's actually got it right, though a little crude....your love life directly effects your creativity after like 17...there are no two ways about it.

Answer 4

This is a great question.  Some tactics that I have used are: visit some art galleries to see what others are doing; take time for myself to have leisure and 'do nothing' time; visit an art supplies place and pick up some new or different mediums from the ones that I have used; and last but not least visit some antique places which have some old pieces of art.

Answer 5

You need to get in or around those classes/activities again.  If that doesn't work, take a walk in the woods, get into nature alone, you'll find something to spark your inner artist.

Answer 6

Listen to some good music and open up to different kinds music, like explore different things to get inspired again.