Mixed media art is the exploration of many different elements. It is the journey of bringing all aspects of art together and creating something entirely new. The backbone of mixed media art is combining techniques and layering materials to create collages, sculptures, and visual art pieces. These reflect the artist’s view of the world.
Yet, sometimes artists can get stuck in a loop, using the same techniques again and again, which ends in their creativity coming to a grinding halt. If you are stuck, staring at a blank canvas, considering if you should quit the project or perhaps even art altogether, you are probably experiencing what is known as, “art block”.
Similar to writer’s block, art block refers to when an artist is experiencing a lack of new ideas or inspiration. It can be incredibly frustrating as the phenomenon is both caused by stress and causes stress! Luckily, there are some strategies to release what may be keeping you stuck. By combining new techniques like rubber stamping and shifting our mindset and perspective, artists can find their way back to an enjoyable creative process.