How do I break free of the “artist’s block?” I try to find other visual stimulation… whether it’s taking a stroll outside or go shopping!
These days with a toddler though, the most convenient way for me is to look at a bunch of magazines. They’re always readily available and I happen to have a pile of them. (Have I mentioned I can amass many piles of just stuff?! Gotta break that habit!)

Check out Studio Friday to see what breaks other’s of their ‘artist block’.


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September 1, 2006 at 1:33 pm
sharla
Oh magazines is another good one!
September 1, 2006 at 2:54 pm
mary ann
i hear you on this!
September 1, 2006 at 2:56 pm
Anke
I know about piling! I have to sort through regularly.
September 1, 2006 at 3:35 pm
Ouissi
Never thought about magazines! I love collecting them too…
Ouissi x
September 1, 2006 at 3:50 pm
naomi
I do that to!
September 1, 2006 at 4:21 pm
Carrie Sommer
Magazines are a great block breaker! So is chasing a toddler! Ha!
September 1, 2006 at 11:11 pm
Lilie
LOL!! I collect lots of stuff too!
September 2, 2006 at 2:44 am
Gabi
Oh yes I have 2 toddlers and completely hear ya!!
Magazines are sometimes a great inspiration to me too but sometimes, even they can’t break my block!!
Gabi
September 2, 2006 at 3:16 am
himavant
ehm looks familiar..
September 2, 2006 at 7:09 am
tongue in cheek
Magazines! I had the entire collectionof Victoria’s and cote sud, and home and garden….when we moved i gave them away….boy do I regret that!
September 3, 2006 at 2:09 pm
kate_always
Magazines are my weakness. I spent several hours yesterday sorting them and boxing some for removal. It’s a fun and inspiring obsession.
September 5, 2006 at 10:28 am
laura
Ahh, i have really taken to magazines since having a toddler in the house as well!! a quick read, and when little man wrecks it, it’s not the end of the world (unless it’s my Mary Engelbreit mag, or Rachael Ray! my two faves!)
September 6, 2006 at 1:15 am
Donna
I, too, am a mag-magnet. Can’t get enough of that eye candy!