Ways to relax to get inspiration back?

Question

I work in animation and lately i've been wanting to start new projects but i can never find the inspiration and often feel quite tired but i don't feel like sleeping

Answer 1

If you don't feel like drawing, then don't. I'm sure being a creative person that you have other hobbies, interests that you could devote your time to for awhile, the inspiration will come, just don't force it ~if you have to force your self to do something that you usually love then you'll soon find yourself not loving it as much.  

Answer 2

It sounds to me like your problem is lethargy. Indifference is a special kind of h**l for an artist, since passion for our work is all-important. I have had this problem too (still do from time to time). Here are some tips which have worked for me.

Some small lifestyle changes can help immensely. The two main things which make our bodies alert and awake are 1) sunlight and 2) exercise, or moving around a lot. Often digital artists in particular don't get much of either, which can result in tiredness. Go outside every day, even if it's only for a ten minute walk to the shops, and do some exercise in the mornings, again, even if it's only for ten minutes. Try to work next to a sunlit window, or invest in a halogen desk lamp (which simulates bright sunlight). This should help your energy and concentration. You could also try some vitamin supplements (Eye Q has been very effective for me).

As for inspiration: are there any artists or animators/animated films which really inspire you and make you want to work on your own projects? Try to immerse yourself in them. Look at books or online tutorials and see if you can learn some new things to make your work more interesting or to give you new ideas, or look up animated films in styles you've never seen or used before. Try to enjoy the process as you work and see it as a learning experience, rather than focusing on the outcome (which can take a while to get to in animation!). Create some clear goals for yourself (even better, write them down where you can look at them). Why do you want to complete these projects? What will be your reward for completing them? If you find your motivation waning, try to focus on these things.

Good luck. :)

Answer 3

NAture , animals, thats the original point of Inspiration, or try to watch other people animations, take a break...or do it forcefully.