10 tips for getting over creative block

Plus: How to paint petals in watercolour Created for {EMAIL} | [Web Version]( April 11, 2023 CONNECT WITH CREATIVE BLOQ  [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [Creative Bloq]( Art and design inspiration [SIGN UP]( ⋅ [WEBSITE]( [] Today's Top Story [] [10 tips for beating creative block]( (Aleksandra Wojtas) [10 tips for beating creative block]( The exhilaration of seeing your skills grow and work improve is a great feeling, but like all good things, it doesn’t last forever. Hitting a plateau in your abilities is disheartening, but these tips should help you get through it. [Read More]( [] Industry News [] [Illustrator Lisa Bardot on why iPad art is real art]( (Apple/Lisa Bardot/Future) [Illustrator Lisa Bardot on why iPad art is real art]( Illustration on the iPad has come a long way since the tablet was first unveiled in 2010. But since the advent of the Apple Pencil and apps like Procreate, things have certainly changed. Lisa Bardot tells us more about making art on the iPad. [Read More]( [] The Internet Loves [] [So now there's an AI image generator for your pets]( (Picsart) [So now there's an AI image generator for your pets]( Ah, AI image generation. So much to answer for. In just 12 months, it's gone from creating creepy mashups that could cause nightmares to almost photorealistic perfection. And that means it's now safe for your pets. [Read More]( [Subscribe to you favourite creative magazines for just £1 per issue.]( Don't miss out on our Spring Savings and [grab a trial offer today!]( ADVERTISEMENT [] Top Resource [] [How to restore old photos]( (Adobe/Future) [How to restore old photos]( In your attic, cupboards or basement, you may have boxes full of old photos that haven’t been seen for years (or even decades). Fortunately it’s never been easier to digitise these precious assets and share them as prints or online. We talk you through your options. [Read More]( [] Art Inspiration [] [How to paint petals in watercolour]( (Jarnie Godwin) [How to paint petals in watercolour]( Flowers are always lovely subjects to paint, but their complex petals can often be difficult to get right. By looking at the contrasting effects of highlights, midtones and shadows on a single petal, this tutorial shows you how to get a more realistic, tonal appearance. [Read More]( [Sign Up]( | [Update Profile]( | [Unsubscribe]( [Privacy Policy]( | [Cookies Policy]( | [Terms and Conditions]( CONTACT US: [FEEDBACK](mailto:creativebloq@smartbrief.com) | [ADVERTISE]( © Future Publishing Limited. Reg No. 2008885 England. Quay House, The Ambury, Bath BA1 1UA.