Anne Buckwalter

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‘Be Patient’: 10 Artists on How They Overcome Creative Blocks in the Studio

Nari Ward, Dustin Yellin, Ivy Haldeman, and more share their tried-and-true approaches to studio frustrations.

As we head into the New Year, many of us are making our lists of resolutions and aiming to establish even one more good habit in 2024. Through countless artist interviews, we’ve learned that among the most frustrating struggles of the creative life is knowing what to do when things just aren’t clicking in the studio. Luckily, a number of artists have figured out their go-to tricks for getting “unstuck,” whether that’s chowing down on Chinatown noodles with friends, reading poetry, or heading out into the great wide open. Below, find 10 artists’ go-to rituals for getting around creative blocks.

 
December 27, 2023