Block Busting Basics

 

BLOCK BUSTING BASICS

 

“Those who would make art might well begin by reflecting on the fate of those who preceded them: most who began, quit.  It’s a genuine tragedy.  …To survive as an artist requires confronting these troubles”.  ~  David Bayles and Ted Orland, Artists

 

*  Are you stuck in a rut or blocked in your creative life? 

*  Do you feel an overriding sense of inertia?

*  Does fear block you from pursuing your artistic ambitions?

*  Do you procrastinate too much? 

*  Do you sabotage yourself by trying to be too nice?

*  Would you like to soar with your art and reach your creative potential?

Artists often think they are unique in their inability to get their work done or actualize their potential.  Artistic blocks are a result of a number of factors common to the artistic personality, and in fact all humans “block” to some degree.

An artistic block is not unusual and it does not mean you will never do your creative work again.  But you must take an active role in recognizing and naming your particular blocks, and then implement strategies and work to reduce or eliminate them altogether.  This may not be just a one-time occurrence, but may need to be revisited from time to time, or perhaps an ongoing process.

 

Recognize your Blocks:

“All human beings are regularly blocked.  It is one characteristic of being human that we regularly fail to actualize our potential.  …I think it’s crucial for the artist to sort out the various causes of blockage in her life, even if only in a tentative way.  It is hard to remove constraints if we don’t know what they are, what they feel like, and something about where they come from”.  ~ Eric Maisel, Ph.D., Creativity Coach

Blocks come in many forms which may include (but are not limited to):

• Personality traits
• Self-criticism
• Fear
• Skill deficits
• Myths (how about the “Starving Artist”!)

Blast Through Your Blocks!

Your blocks won’t disappear magically.  You need to take conscious action to reduce or eliminate your blocks.  This can be quite overwhelming if undertaken alone.  Let me gently guide you through the process.   I’ve had blocks (with a capital “B”!) and have successfully worked my way through them, so I empathize with you and know what you’re going through.

We will identify your particular blocks and use a combination of various proven strategies, consciousness work, and maybe even devise some new unique solutions especially for you to overcome your specific obstacles. 

Contact me or call 480-440-1601 to schedule a block-busting session.  A one-time only session (1 hour) is $50.00!