I’m not what I call “primary creative”. I can create solutions to problems but I’m not very good at thinking up interesting problems. Can’t even imagine what it must be like to be driven by the demon muse and then watch her walk away…
that darn writers/ artist’ block raises its ugly head anon. I thought RPI’s graduates never encountered that. Wiley and my brother are graduates of same.
Creativity is my wife’s prevue. Motivation is my building what she has created in her mind. Reality is taking the blame when it doesn’t turn out as desired. The future is me changing it suit the new image in her mind. Satisfaction will be the death of me…
From the comments here, most people seem to be too hard on themselves about creativity. Creativity doesn’t JUST occur with something big or explosive. Creativity can occur in very small ways as well: adding a new seasoning to a recipe, painting a set of shelves a new color, putting together two pieces from different patterns, improving on someone else’s idea. Don’t be so hard on yourselves, folks. Most inventions are the results of many people working on the same thing and one change making a difference. . .
He needs to get mad at the blank space in his thinking, throw some paint, yell, stomp, anything more than just standing and staring. Something to get the adrenaline on line and pumping. In my earlier years, when writer’s block seemed to weigh on me, I took pen in hand and expressed my anger and frustration about even being blocked. That usually worked and I was able to at least begin. The result was not always what I hoped but that also is a part of the process.
You can still buy the Bob Ross series on DVD. That’ll keep you going until you get tired of all those “happy little trees.” And that shouldn’t take long.
I knew that Non Sequitur was available in strip and panel formats, because the Seattle PI would run the panel, and then shrink it to the size of a postage stamp. Just a few minutes ago I finally uncovered the technical evidence as to how this works. Bizzaro used to have to be completely reformatted between formats, but Wiley’s solution seems more elegant: https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1411206
“I’m just starting [a new book] and the battle has already begun. I don’t think they ever go smoothly. It’s work. It should be work. It should be hard work. I think if you sort of sit around and wait to be inspired, you’re probably going to be sitting there a long time. My process is more about crafting, working an idea through my head to see if it’s a good concept.” Nora Roberts in an interview with the “Hagerstown Herald-Mail.”
Roberts who also writes as JD Robb is one of the most successful writers in the world.
I was going to post something pithy here yesterday, but the inspiration just didn’t happen. It still hasn’t happened. Just thought I’d let everyone know.
RAGs over 4 years ago
Creativity comes when can, motivation comes when the rent is due.
Dtroutma over 4 years ago
What’s up here?
Superfrog over 4 years ago
Creativity comes from within a being. Motivation comes from being without.
Ida No over 4 years ago
Maybe he can get a job painting “Wet Paint” signs.
Concretionist over 4 years ago
I’m not what I call “primary creative”. I can create solutions to problems but I’m not very good at thinking up interesting problems. Can’t even imagine what it must be like to be driven by the demon muse and then watch her walk away…
eastern.woods.metal over 4 years ago
A Wiley self portrait every morning ?
jessie d. over 4 years ago
that darn writers/ artist’ block raises its ugly head anon. I thought RPI’s graduates never encountered that. Wiley and my brother are graduates of same.
WGillete over 4 years ago
Motivation always comes; usually in an envelope with a little window.
vaughnrl2003 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I have the same issue with expectations and requirements.
Znox11 over 4 years ago
Just slap a price tag on it and call it art….
uniquename over 4 years ago
One should say, “This canvas intentionally left blank”.
David Henderson over 4 years ago
Maybe he could just get some of those paint by numbers kits.
bbenoit over 4 years ago
Creativity is my wife’s prevue. Motivation is my building what she has created in her mind. Reality is taking the blame when it doesn’t turn out as desired. The future is me changing it suit the new image in her mind. Satisfaction will be the death of me…
1953Baby over 4 years ago
Wonder if da Vinci EVER felt this way? Am currently reading about him, and it seems his imagination and curiosity was endless and limitless.
wirepunchr over 4 years ago
I never knew that canvass could be so pushy.
1953Baby over 4 years ago
From the comments here, most people seem to be too hard on themselves about creativity. Creativity doesn’t JUST occur with something big or explosive. Creativity can occur in very small ways as well: adding a new seasoning to a recipe, painting a set of shelves a new color, putting together two pieces from different patterns, improving on someone else’s idea. Don’t be so hard on yourselves, folks. Most inventions are the results of many people working on the same thing and one change making a difference. . .
The Pro from Dover over 4 years ago
Look before it’s removed there’s a hidden message about Trump by the wastebasket.
sandpiper over 4 years ago
He needs to get mad at the blank space in his thinking, throw some paint, yell, stomp, anything more than just standing and staring. Something to get the adrenaline on line and pumping. In my earlier years, when writer’s block seemed to weigh on me, I took pen in hand and expressed my anger and frustration about even being blocked. That usually worked and I was able to at least begin. The result was not always what I hoped but that also is a part of the process.
Linguist over 4 years ago
Just stick a banana on the canvas with some duct tape!
Bookworm over 4 years ago
You can still buy the Bob Ross series on DVD. That’ll keep you going until you get tired of all those “happy little trees.” And that shouldn’t take long.
KEA over 4 years ago
Personal experience, Wiley?
WilliamMedlock over 4 years ago
Hey! A lefthanded paper cutter.
saltylife16 over 4 years ago
My kind of paint class
Ermine Notyours over 4 years ago
I knew that Non Sequitur was available in strip and panel formats, because the Seattle PI would run the panel, and then shrink it to the size of a postage stamp. Just a few minutes ago I finally uncovered the technical evidence as to how this works. Bizzaro used to have to be completely reformatted between formats, but Wiley’s solution seems more elegant: https://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1411206
marilynnbyerly over 4 years ago
“I’m just starting [a new book] and the battle has already begun. I don’t think they ever go smoothly. It’s work. It should be work. It should be hard work. I think if you sort of sit around and wait to be inspired, you’re probably going to be sitting there a long time. My process is more about crafting, working an idea through my head to see if it’s a good concept.” Nora Roberts in an interview with the “Hagerstown Herald-Mail.”
Roberts who also writes as JD Robb is one of the most successful writers in the world.
PoodleGroomer over 4 years ago
Don’t mix up the coffee and brush cleaner cups.
DCBakerEsq over 4 years ago
LIFE 101. An empty bank account is the best inspiration.
Godfreydaniel over 4 years ago
“When you get writers block, move to the next block OVER.”—Professor Feather T. Barnswallow
innertuber over 4 years ago
Is that a left-handed paper cutter?
Ka`ōnōhi`ula`okahōkūmiomio`ehiku Premium Member over 4 years ago
My life.
mistercatworks over 4 years ago
This does not work any better than writing “Wash Me” on a dirty car. Inspiration, like rain, comes when it will.
keenanthelibrarian over 4 years ago
I know exactly how he feels.
Night-Gaunt49[Bozo is Boffo] over 4 years ago
Motivation aids in creativity.
bakana over 4 years ago
Experience has shown that the sign that works best is:
“If you don’t Sell a Painting, there will be No Food For Dinner.”
Fido (aka Felix Rex) over 4 years ago
I was going to post something pithy here yesterday, but the inspiration just didn’t happen. It still hasn’t happened. Just thought I’d let everyone know.
wordsmeet 2 months ago
Deadlines and bills to pay are an excellent motivation. As better men and women have said, creativity cannot be invoked on command.