When our creative projects start to feel like work, it's hard to get motivated.
Need motivation? Try taking on a side project.
Trying something new is always a great way for recharging your business and creative projects.
There are many options for finding a new project:
Teach a class
Write an article
Create something with a materials you have never worked with
Organize a local art show
Volunteer at an art opening
These are just a few suggestion to jump start ideas for your own side project.
I have added a couple of side projects to my working day that have recharged me and my creative process.
What side projects have you taken on lately?
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I know exactly what you are talking about here. I found it getting hard to stay motivated with my craft business until I discovered altered art books and tags a month or so ago. This is a step to the side of what I do and it made me think in different ways. It was stretching me to look outside of the box which has stimulated new design ideas for my business.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I agree, staying motivated is tough, especially when not a lot of sales are coming your way. My true passion is seed beadweaving, but I recently purchased some supplies and a good book, and I am going to start doing some micro-macrame. I have about a million ideas in my head for projects, and I am feeling very motivated now - Debbie
ReplyDeleteI try and learn a new craft every year, this year was crocheting and what a relaxing, peaceful thing to do! I've got stacks of organic dishcloths just waiting for me to do something with them... ;) The process is so pleasant that I just keep ordering more yarn and know eventually I'll understand just what I'm supposed to do with them all! ;)
ReplyDeleteTotally non related to crafting - playing more with my cats - Fritz plays catch and retrieves a bottlecap, and I've been into cleaning (neglected projects).
ReplyDeleteSoon, I'll be ready for new things.
Not really any side projects currently, though I did just write a guest post for another blog (that was fun!)... I'm rewriting one of my novels, doing schoolwork AND reading every day, so I don't have much time for extras!
ReplyDeleteWhat are your side-projects?
Thanks for asking Taylor Lynn.
ReplyDeleteI have a big project I have been working on for about a year. It's a short documentary and book project, that is a study of how artists working in different mediums interrupt the same source of inspiration. I have already filmed 5 artists and I have 1 more to go. Then comes all the work, putting it all together.
I am also working on an e-book I hope to have complete by fall.
You sound like you are keeping busy, don't forget to take a little time for yourself and enjoy summer!
Wow, that documentary sounds like a big project! I hope it turns out great. :) Good luck with the e-book, too! You sound pretty busy, I hope you enjoy yourself. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you, I will definitely enjoy my summer! :)