My desk down in Snippyville has gone mostly unused the last few months. Every now and then I go down there and tidy up a bit in the hopes that I will get excited to get back to work. So far, that hasn't been any motivator.
Last year I worked intensely for several months on an exciting project with a lot of potential for getting my art out in the world. When the thing fell through, I felt deflated and pooped out. Burned out. To top that off, my school schedule was inordinately overloaded because my school was way overpopulated. I came home in the evening not wanting to do much of anything.
Recently, I've begun to feel bored. That's a feeling I'm not used to. Perhaps boredom will be the motivating factor to get me working on my art again. This afternoon I spent 30 or so minutes at my desk sketching a hand manaquin. Not a big accomplishment, but I did enjoy the time spent doing it.
What gets you working when you've had a dry spell?
