To re-spark your passion for art and photography, focus on your body and physiology.
Why physiology?
Consider, if you have only slept 1 hour last night, you will not have any energy, motivation, or power to make art. However if you slept a good 8-12 hours and have superfluous physical energy, of course you will have the physical energy necessary to create art!
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How to motivate yourself to make art
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Lift weights, swing the kettlebell a few times, do some pushups, chinups, or anything which gets your heart pumping, and your muscles flexing. I think this is the right formula:
- First, motivate your muscles, and lift heavy shit.
- The hormonal response which comes after the weight-lifting will give you elevated feelings of power, self-confidence, and energy.
- Channel that energy into creating your artworks!
Long story short:
Before you want to re-motivate yourself to make art, focus on building your physical strength, your physique, and your body!
The best art is physiologically powerful art!
ERIC