Procrastination / artist block; I find a structured environment is critical to any creative pursuit, but sometimes even that just won’t do it, take the won’t out and “just do it”. (Nike advertising 1990′s I think, my first quote and it is sports propaganda slogan). In all seriousness sit down and set out a time schedule and stick to it. Routine is a wonderful regime just so long as nobody gets hurt.
In a normal week I will spend at least three set days in the studio (you must have your own sealed space even if it is part of a spare room or garage). Monday, Wednesday and either Friday or Saturday, with minimum of four hours each time. This may not seam like a lot of time, however structured properly you’ll be surprised at the amount of quality work you can produce, remembering we as artists are always thinking about and researching our ideas outside the studio, while inside the studio we all practice technique and master the method.
On a studio day, which family and friends know not to disrupt, I will spend from 6pm to approximately 12am working. i work best at night however you might find morning or afternoon more preferable. Stop only for refreshments; music is compulsory and the time you spend will not be waisted no matter what the outcome.
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