Dehradun College of Art

http://DehradunCollegeOfArt.com Being an artist requires an active imagination which, sometimes can be tough and mentally draining. It happens to everyone eventually. Here are some ideas to reignite the spark in your creativity. Easy Access Make sure your supplies are easily accessible, ie, you don’t have to dig through closets to find your tools or move stuff around to have a working space which will also save your time because doing all these chores is tiring and is likely to make you feel less motivated to do something. Don’t waste time Even if you ‘don’t feel like it’ yo have to do something productive with your time like practising techniques, reading or just doodling. You can’t slack off and leave it for tomorrow, you need to do something even if only for half an hour. Take photos Whenever you find something or are somewhere interesting take a snap. Don’t look for photos on the internet(maybe for extra references), look into the real world, there is al...

There are many telltale signs when it comes to judging artworks. But it’s not just the quality of the artwork that separates the master from the novices. There are many factors to consider before stamping someone with a tag. Wasting Time Most amateurs will wait for inspiration to come but a professional will work on their art on a daily basis. It is not a bad thing to look for inspiration and make the best of your ideas, but you’re just wasting away if you don’t put an effort in your work and grow your mastery over the trade. Being Distracted An amateur will easily get distracted or stop too early in the process after making some headway in his work to ‘rest’. A professional will not stop until the last of his creativity has been drained and there is nothing left.  Lack of Focus Amateurs are always changing lanes and not focusing on one thing they want to master. But true masters know their strengths and continue to sharpen it EVERYDAY for their entire life. It’s a...