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i get obsessed with my paiNtings while i make them. they stay with me all day—i stare at the pIctures i took, overanalyze every detail, plan my next move. i dReam of them. i’ll look you in the eYes, i’ll listen to you, but i pRomise you, i’m thinking about that painting.
and then, when i feel it coming to an enD, something shifts. a new idea takes hold. i start it, juggle both for a whiLe—until the old one feels distant, duLl. or maybe it’s just that the new one has taken oVer.
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I've been in similar situations in the past. The pressure of deadline is real and sometimes you get stuck at some points and you just can't finish the work. It's alright. Focus on your performance wholeheartedly and you'll find inspirations for your paintings as well.
Creativity comes from observation. If you try to force it, it will only hinder you. There's a thing called "diffused attention" where you keep the task in the back of your mind but you do something else. The simplest example is going for a walk when you can't solve a math problem. Creative burnout may not be solved by going on a walk but if you shift your attention to your performance, it will give you the space to allow your creative juices to flow. All the experiences during your performance, from rehearsals to the actual performance will serve as inspiration.
Hope this will help and best of luck for both!!
May 28, 2025
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every time I’ve done this I’ve ended up with something inspiring…..
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Although rare, I love waking up with a burning urge to recreate something that came to me in a dream. The rush to write it down before the details fade, the hurried sketch to try and capture the essence of its subconscious form. Truly a high unlike any other, the raw and unfiltered desire to create.
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i often just want to paint real quick. intending to just dabble a bit. before i know it. i’m deep into the painting. completely absorbed. i might think - that’s enough for today. but then i notice a small corner that needs attention. and suddenly. two more hours have flown by. it’s like time doesn’t exist when i’m in that zone. leaving the studio feels almost surreal. as if i’m stepping back into reality from another world. i have this with absolutely nothing else
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