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    I have a lot of wisdom to share on the topic, so get comfy or play this like a podcast - here are 10 simple things to help boost creativity and overcome artist's block!
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Комментарии • 197

  • @SeaLemonDIY
    @SeaLemonDIY  6 лет назад +130

    I realize this video is long and chatty, but I had a lot to say on the topic and hope something from it helps your creativity! Timestamps in description :) How do you overcome creative block?

  • @amethystsamia
    @amethystsamia 6 лет назад +26

    Return to what brought you to the dance. When I feel myself drifting from my craft...I just remember what got me interested in the first place, and I return to that. Works like a charm for me every time.

  • @neenasanjay3399
    @neenasanjay3399 6 лет назад +16

    i was going to draw you because of art block and suddenly a notification of your video
    reads title
    YOUR NEW CANNEL NAME
    ART MIND READER

  • @Middle_Kid_Draws
    @Middle_Kid_Draws 2 года назад +2

    This video helped me a lot. I've been stuck in an art block for months and now I know how to get rid of it! Thank you so much for this video

  • @hifoo45
    @hifoo45 6 лет назад

    Why isn't Sea Lemon at a million subs yet!? Let's do this people... share share share!

  • @pattyprovost6516
    @pattyprovost6516 6 лет назад +40

    How are you so wise for such a young girl! I love listening to you! I’m 70 ......And I can’t even draw a Stick Man. Lol

    • @indrawattieprasad7009
      @indrawattieprasad7009 6 лет назад

      Patty Provost gdsuse

    • @catc9433
      @catc9433 4 года назад +7

      I dont believe that you are 70...

    • @imazinee7172
      @imazinee7172 4 года назад +4

      Are you serious ? Your 70 ?

    • @finuarts
      @finuarts 4 года назад +6

      70 and knows what "lol" means? :D

    • @eliaspratt8690
      @eliaspratt8690 4 года назад +3

      @@finuarts my aunt is 70 and knows what lol means haha

  • @turpisfelis
    @turpisfelis 4 года назад

    I have been in a creative block for almost 1 year, I almost quit drawing. ut your video has helped me find ways to keep me inspired and keep drawing, thank you.

  • @braveb3600
    @braveb3600 6 лет назад

    One of the best people I've ever seen ! Your beautiful soul is literally reflecting on your baby face and your cute smiling eyes! Much of Luv from Saudi Arabia.

  • @zenaidaestell5785
    @zenaidaestell5785 6 лет назад +2

    Thank you , thanks you it truly describes how I lose my creative self I have all these creative ideas and themes every month . But get side tracked with following other people ideas. Thank your tips really help me.

  • @craftenchant4701
    @craftenchant4701 6 лет назад +1

    Really kind of you to think of us out here who feel stressed because our idea tree begins to shrivel inside of us in time-poor lives. 🌺 What I really liked was how you organised the ways in which we can de-stress and recharge. 👌🏼 Alexander Pope described true wit as ‘what oft was thought but ne’er so well express’d’ and that’s what your chat felt to me. 😊
    Thanks so much. 💕
    I feel creative when I spend some time alone, quiet and relaxed so that I can feel calm and fresh.
    Listening to intelligent conversations without personally contributing also helps in absorbing ideas which are not really noted when we are an active participant rather than a focused observer.

  • @janaharringtonhall128
    @janaharringtonhall128 6 лет назад

    These tips are right on! As a lifetime writer, creator, etc., I have used all of these to battle the BLOCK! But more importantly, you putting all out there explained ME to my husband!! Thanks!

  • @scootscoot2k
    @scootscoot2k 6 лет назад +9

    Im not a typical "creative" person (im a programmer) but so many of these tips are useful, I tbh I sometimes work on some book bindings to make myself feel better if im having a bad day, it really does help, thanks for the great tips !

    • @SeaLemonDIY
      @SeaLemonDIY  6 лет назад +2

      scott harwood it does! And you get a book out of it ☺️

    • @celebkiriedhel
      @celebkiriedhel 6 лет назад +4

      Scott - there's a lot of creativity in the way programmers solve problems with their code - you may not be typical, but you can definitely be creative :)

  • @red_vibe9984
    @red_vibe9984 6 лет назад +5

    Yes! Ever since i found lofi i have been able to study and work a whole lot better

  • @manettle
    @manettle 6 лет назад +1

    No danger of me unsubscribing from Sealemon. Your channel is what got me interested in book binding, which turns out to be pretty much my favorite thing. Also on a completely different note, your hair looks great!

  • @EnchantedwithPoodles
    @EnchantedwithPoodles 6 лет назад +61

    Walk into Michael’s and not buy anything? Ha ha ha ha ha. Thanks for the video.

  • @umbjdaLeilaLopes
    @umbjdaLeilaLopes 6 лет назад +4

    I love all your tip! It'll help me a lot because I'm living a Creative block this moment. I feel a bit lazy and without any motivation, so I'm sure all your ideas will lift up my mood and my motivation. Thanks a lot!

  • @skeeterburke
    @skeeterburke 5 лет назад

    i hadn't watched any of your vidoes in a long time and i just needed to hear your inspiration so thank you, im gonna watch some more
    theres just a glow about you dear, ... your smile comes from within

  • @thesilverhusky0638
    @thesilverhusky0638 6 лет назад +2

    This video is so helpful. Personally whatever I do, I always need something playing in the back. Anything, like a slow hum of the fridge, the tv, music, dogs barking. Anything! Cause without it I would be like so confused as to what I was even doing in the first place :))

  • @leonjorgh
    @leonjorgh 6 лет назад +1

    THIS IS AMAZING! I had some of this ideas running already, I'm a performer, but also I do digital, creative and administrative work for some small businesses (basically I am my own boss) so I'm always doing something, and your clip puts in order everything you need to be productive (and healthy) when you do creative freelance work 💙💚

  • @sueboo5830
    @sueboo5830 2 года назад

    I was actually taking notes. Thanks. This is great for myself and my students:)

  • @LASmithBuxton
    @LASmithBuxton 6 лет назад +1

    Great overview of techniques for thawing creative freeze! I love music for inspiration. My husband is a classical guitarist, so I often work in my studio while he rehearses or composes in his. Lucky me!

  • @HandDrawnYarn
    @HandDrawnYarn 6 лет назад +4

    I knit a lot and sometimes I need to take a break from it 😂I agree with finding the time of the day that works best for your creative activities. 💕When I feel down I try to push myself to get up and do HITT 💪🏻and come back to my work.😊

  • @ne3s4_d4n1a
    @ne3s4_d4n1a 6 лет назад +1

    I overcome my creative block by giving myself some times to settle down and think things through if things gone pretty messy over the time I closed my project book and went outside or just stare at the window just to see a different view other than those clutters of projects. I drink plain or aromatic water such as berry tea to keep my mind calm and easy. Or I just take a bath ,the water really helped me to relax and just enjoy the day then the idea will come flowing down like the water from the shower 😊

  • @brycryfry
    @brycryfry 6 лет назад +1

    19 minutes of Sea Lemon = *worth it*

  • @prisillaspace
    @prisillaspace 6 лет назад

    This is great!!!! I have noticed that when I 'do chores'....it does get my brain going! Thank you! 😙💪💖👊

  • @sayachannie
    @sayachannie 6 лет назад

    All of my crafts I do at night time because that is when I am comfortable with my surroundings. Less noise, less distractions. I also listen to like piano covers or the instrumental of my favorite songs when I work, so I don't get distracted with the singing and such but I still feel a "pick me up" because it's still my favorite songs 😂😂

  • @Earendilgrey
    @Earendilgrey 6 лет назад +5

    I usually listen to podcasts or watch a movie/show that I have seen before that way I don't feel like I have to actively watch. Futurama is my usual go too since I have seen most of the episodes multiple times.

  • @sunnyartsy1263
    @sunnyartsy1263 6 лет назад

    I'm a biologist, so not what a lot of people would consider a creative and artistic person, but I'm always drawing in my free time and I consider myself an artist, which is the most important part. As an extrovert, one of the best way I get creativity is by simply talking to people. I play a lot of board games with my friends and we also roleplay in a game setting (Dungeons and dragons, pathfinder). This saves my creative ass x) My game nights with my friends really help me out :)

  • @maggiimora7072
    @maggiimora7072 6 лет назад

    I unfollow accounts on social media every couple months because they don’t “inspire” me anymore and it’s very helpful

  • @AlyAldred
    @AlyAldred 6 лет назад

    I just discovered your channel and I'm hooked. You have some fantastic ideas and great projects I can't wait to try. Thanks so much for putting your creativity out there.

  • @janiceurlacher3131
    @janiceurlacher3131 4 года назад

    I really enjoyed your video. It gave me some great ideas. Thank you

  • @SheWrites4Peace
    @SheWrites4Peace 6 лет назад

    I SO needed this! Thanks for being so awesome hunni! Peace and blessings to you 😘💖💖💖🌹

  • @dharendeleon2369
    @dharendeleon2369 6 лет назад +1

    Hi Jennifer!! I really like this videos because I had a chance to sit back and realize my habits during my creating times. I like the part where you put emphasis on different sites where beginners like me always visit to get inspired. I really learned a lot. Thank you and God bless you.

  • @transy413
    @transy413 6 лет назад +2

    Wonderful video, thank you for encouraging us in such a simple, yet brilliant way! Your work is amazing! Love bookbinding 😍

  • @maayanfahima1480
    @maayanfahima1480 6 лет назад

    So glad u made this video,I've been stuck in this art/creative block for a while now and this really helped me💖💖Thank u so much ^-^

  • @12CielPhantomhive14
    @12CielPhantomhive14 6 лет назад +11

    I enjoy podcasts. I turn on youtube vids I've seen already from the same person, less distraction but I still pick up details I missed when I watched the vids the 1st time!
    I too do book binding, also origami and nature crafts. I made a new sketch book with a journal section out of an old poster I colored. Super enjoyable for my PTSD therapy :)

    • @sandradehoyos9121
      @sandradehoyos9121 6 лет назад

      12CielPhantomhive14 I totally get we’re you’re coming from with PTSD therapy. Or as I call it Anxiety therapy. It helps me keep focused on one thing. I have been diagnosed with severe depression, PTSD, OCD and a bunch of other stuff. If I don’t use some creative things I end up getting an anxiety attack really bad. I wish you luck in your PTSD therapy.

  • @Zullala
    @Zullala 4 года назад +4

    I'm the most creative around 2am... but I'm too tired to do anything about it haha

  • @xcatu
    @xcatu 6 лет назад +1

    Hello dear, thank you so much for this video, I'm sure it will help a lot! I have a notebook with me all the time so I never miss an idea 😇
    Kisses from Brazil 💚💛💙

  • @dhirarv
    @dhirarv 6 лет назад

    thankyou so much💕 i can relate to all the struggles, too relatable 😭✨

  • @prajaktagondhali8883
    @prajaktagondhali8883 2 года назад

    Absolute facts she is speaking!

  • @wendyandolga
    @wendyandolga 5 лет назад

    Agree 100%, Jennifer! White walls don't help. Wendy and I, we noticed that we do need to see weird color combinations to come up with something unique for our projects. Great video!

  • @AnnieNorthman89
    @AnnieNorthman89 6 лет назад +1

    So many helpful tips! I will definitely take some of these to heart, especially trying out the brain dump tip. I have so much stuff going on in my head, it does help a lot when I get all those ideas out.

  • @BinatiSheth
    @BinatiSheth 6 лет назад

    You really help me boost my creativity with the options you present on your channel :) Thank you Ms. Jennifer

  • @pattiepan
    @pattiepan 6 лет назад

    I have movies going in the background sometimes and that fills the air...I have it somewhat low in volume and I just have it for something to set my mind free of silence....Most times I don't get hooked on the movie but if I do I take a break and enjoy the rest of it... ha ha ha ha ha

  • @craftygamerones9494
    @craftygamerones9494 6 лет назад +2

    Almost to 1 million!!❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

  • @helenlightly7623
    @helenlightly7623 5 лет назад

    This was really helpful 😊 thank you for the inspiration 😇

  • @GeyzaNahir
    @GeyzaNahir 6 лет назад +3

    Those things also help for anxiety, at least for me :) great video!!!

  • @Leo-fu4uc
    @Leo-fu4uc 6 лет назад

    Really really helpful, thanks sea lemon!

  • @HeatherCashArt
    @HeatherCashArt 6 лет назад

    This was awesome! I'd love more videos like this about inspiration for artists!

  • @Gutsu_
    @Gutsu_ 5 лет назад

    Think I might get into book binding thanks.

  • @cettaamany3665
    @cettaamany3665 6 лет назад +1

    Nice tips, and your subscriber almost 1M, good luck and i love every vids that you make it makes me feel so "creative". KEEP IT UP!!😃😃😍😍😏

  • @kaleighr8350
    @kaleighr8350 6 лет назад

    I really love your videos! Keep doing what you are doing you are amazing!!👍🏻👍🏻

  • @carriemercer7940
    @carriemercer7940 6 лет назад

    I really love this list, it’s not like every other list, it’s new! I love the idea of doing something repetitious, or an opposite environment. Brilliant! Thank you! Also, your shower looks space age. :)

  • @jayvegas
    @jayvegas 6 лет назад

    This is such a fantastic video! Thank you for all the great tips!

  • @sharonkantanie8533
    @sharonkantanie8533 6 лет назад

    I loved your tips--and your shirt. Can you share any info about it that might help me find it if it is still available?

  • @DuluthTW
    @DuluthTW 6 лет назад

    Great advice!

  • @Moonguided
    @Moonguided 6 лет назад +1

    These are really helpful, and I love that you have the list and timestamps in the description! I also used your code to start my own website, so I hope it benefits you

  • @valerieschuermans5885
    @valerieschuermans5885 6 лет назад +1

    So fun😘I have my exams this week so this realy helps me 💫

  • @thesilverhusky0638
    @thesilverhusky0638 6 лет назад

    I work best at night, but seeing as I'm a student. And have strict living policies, like my neighbors liking quietness, and my family sleeping. I sometimes can't stay up very long. My friend on the other hand loves the peacefulness after 12AM. Some days I like to stay up late to just do my thing. The next morning my mom will wonder why I'm still asleep and question me with that look hahahaha.

  • @jodigavano1685
    @jodigavano1685 6 лет назад

    First time ever being this early and it's worth it because this video is amazing and 100% helpful!

    • @jodigavano1685
      @jodigavano1685 6 лет назад

      Thank you for giving it a ❤️ I love your videos!

  • @amandine6319
    @amandine6319 6 лет назад +1

    7:00 painfully learned tip: if you're going to let your mind run on autopilot while you sew, and *this is especially for sewing machines and beginners with small working space* , please, please, please, for the love of god, check if the fabric you're sewing is resting on the machine, and not, say, another piece of fabric.
    Un-sewing dozens of centimeters of micmac *will* make you want to curl up and cry
    Too many times has the hem of a dress found itself sewed to a sleeve, treat the poor soft fabric with care and love

  • @halaayman1043
    @halaayman1043 6 лет назад

    Thank you for this video, so calming and inspiring♡♡♡

  • @wallywests_husband7403
    @wallywests_husband7403 6 лет назад

    I love all of your diys and you 😘🤩😃

  • @joannacuatlayo8972
    @joannacuatlayo8972 6 лет назад

    SO CLOSE TO 1 MILLION

  • @StevenHolmes-o7o
    @StevenHolmes-o7o 5 месяцев назад

    Many thanks

  • @nico3144
    @nico3144 6 лет назад

    That was really helpful!

  • @balaraju4936
    @balaraju4936 6 лет назад +1

    Love your videos so much

  • @raizarojas8340
    @raizarojas8340 4 года назад

    God bless you!!! You are so sweet and kind and are my new friend xD !!!

  • @BreaknRemake
    @BreaknRemake 6 лет назад

    This was rad! I do some of these but some I’ve never thought of! Yay!! I’m gong to have to do some of your doodle challenges for a little boost 😁

  • @lovedandi
    @lovedandi 6 лет назад

    Thank for your good tips😊

  • @OktoberJournal
    @OktoberJournal 6 лет назад

    Yesss Lo Fi hiphop is AMAZING for focusing and also for studying!

  • @ritacoates8127
    @ritacoates8127 6 лет назад +1

    SO HELPFUL!! THANK YOU!!

  • @nehashaw019
    @nehashaw019 6 лет назад

    Awesome video...thanks for boosting our morale. It ll be a great pleasure if you can make a video on graphics work.

  • @LeslieNikulka
    @LeslieNikulka 6 лет назад

    Awesome video and tips, Jennifer. Thanks for sharing. :)

  • @floofyowls8989
    @floofyowls8989 6 лет назад +2

    Holy cat, where has this been all my life?

  • @VCcoffee68
    @VCcoffee68 6 лет назад

    I fluctuate on things. I have several hobbies. I really enjoy them. I’m most inspired with a walk through Hobby Lobby, or Michaels and a clean organized craft space. Definitely NOT unfollowing Sea Lemon

  • @benblack28
    @benblack28 6 лет назад

    Great video and beautiful editing!

  • @MahjabeenWadood
    @MahjabeenWadood 6 лет назад

    I love your T-shirt looking awesome! Love you

  • @hiasyed7610
    @hiasyed7610 6 лет назад

    thank you for this video ❤❤

  • @KarlEmmanuelCamasis
    @KarlEmmanuelCamasis 6 лет назад +1

    Thumbnail is 10/10

  • @kaleighr8350
    @kaleighr8350 6 лет назад

    Love these videos!!

  • @chanelw9408
    @chanelw9408 6 лет назад

    Supa early! Well, taking a shower helps. I know that sounds funny, but maybe it's just how the body calms itself. Any time you're comtemplative, it helps creatively.
    Writing in a journal helps instead of staring at a computer. Yeah music is good esp if it's instrumental and not lyrical like you mentioned. (:

  • @thesilverhusky0638
    @thesilverhusky0638 6 лет назад

    So alike to what I do when I have creative block!

  • @teomilankovic
    @teomilankovic 6 лет назад +1

    Notificarion squad where are you... 😀😀
    Ps. Awesome quality videooo !!!!

  • @geetikawadhwa8418
    @geetikawadhwa8418 6 лет назад

    #notificationsquad YAAAAAYYYY!!! New video makes me happy!!!

  • @dvvalencia7
    @dvvalencia7 6 лет назад +3

    Classical music. Especially Vivaldi. It’s great.

  • @arefar7374
    @arefar7374 6 лет назад

    These tips are really helpful!

  • @m_artroom
    @m_artroom 4 года назад

    I’m most energized at 2 am, the one time I can’t work 😂

  • @muhamedabdeldjebbarnotions9838
    @muhamedabdeldjebbarnotions9838 6 лет назад

    Thank you, your videos are always beautiful
    Please provide a video on how to make a beautiful garden at home
    I'm waiting for your upcoming videos

  • @DoloresJRush
    @DoloresJRush 5 лет назад

    Is it instrumental music that you like the best? I sometimes like to listen to music that has word pictures in the lyrics -- like my favorite is Patti Page - she sang a lot of songs that create word pictures in my mind - like "How Much is That Doggie in the Window" or "Mockingbird Hill," etc. I'm a night owl too and early birds don't understand why I like to stay up until the wee hours of the morning, however, I do get in my sleep hours now that the kid is grown and can do for himself. Go for the gold!

  • @byebyebell1
    @byebyebell1 6 лет назад

    Super stylin' by grove armada is one of my favs, sucha good playlist!!!

  • @grezzer1427
    @grezzer1427 6 лет назад

    Lo fi Hip Hop is beautiful and I love your videos and it's really inspiring to watch and your channel reminds me of art attack. However is there any videos you have that I can get started to do what you do, any beginners video

  • @oolaalaaxoxo
    @oolaalaaxoxo 6 лет назад +1

    Joking I actually really like your videos.

  • @CreatiVT
    @CreatiVT 6 лет назад

    Yay!!! Jennifer's Back!!

  • @takesmallsteps
    @takesmallsteps 6 лет назад

    I am currently reading The Artist Way and the author mentions the same thing you did she calls it "artist brain" mine is most active when on a long ride.

    • @takesmallsteps
      @takesmallsteps 6 лет назад

      I love mind maps! It makes the thinking feel fluid and you can path out the connection to what seems random. Great video 😊

  • @TariHuffaker
    @TariHuffaker 6 лет назад

    i like to put movies in that I have seen several times when I am creating...that way I have the company without feeling like I am going to miss something important.

  • @dtsenear4106
    @dtsenear4106 3 года назад +1

    I’m in a rut we’re I can’t think of any ideas for animations so when I end up drawing I just trace something else

  • @tushtilomash8018
    @tushtilomash8018 6 лет назад +1

    Can you plz make a video on shadeing and etc work without pastels.

  • @vanshikasingh5545
    @vanshikasingh5545 6 лет назад

    FIRST #notification squad love you jennifer😍

  • @sarojdesai771
    @sarojdesai771 6 лет назад

    Amazing ideas