Train your creative side

Creativity and painting go hand in hand, and you may have felt stuck at some point, unsure of how to continue. Don't worry, it's something that can happen to anyone, and we can develop it little by little. The best way to achieve this is to work on it day after day.

It's important, first and foremost, to feel good about yourself and be aware that sooner or later you'll find inspiration again. Being in harmony with yourself and the elements in your environment is always positive. But it's also interesting to know some exercises that can help you foster this feeling with simple, daily exercises.

Developing creativity in painting or any other artistic discipline can be achieved with some effort, without waiting for the muses to magically come calling. That's why today we bring you six exercises that will help you stimulate your creative abilities and improve your way of doing things.

Exercises to stimulate creativity

Bringing out our creative side isn't always easy, but we can address some interesting aspects with a few simple exercises. Keep these ideas handy, as they'll be easy to put into practice at any time. We're sure they'll be useful, and you'll see it in your art.

SCAMPER

This is a well-known technique for fostering creativity in painting or other arts using seven words (corresponding to the acronym SCAMPER). Ask yourself questions with 'Substitute,' 'Combine,' 'Adapt,' 'Modify,' 'Put it in another context,' 'Delete and Reorder. This will help you see everything from a different angle every time.

Using an alter ego

Another way to get started is to imagine yourself as someone else. If you have a problem ahead of you, you stay creative by thinking as if you were someone you know or someone you've come up with. How would that person solve a specific situation? Try putting yourself in their shoes.

Brainstorming or brainstorming

This system is well-known, although it's not always used correctly. With these brainstorming sessions, our mission is to brainstorm ideas on a specific topic without any filter. Absolutely anything that comes to mind, without prejudgment, as that is the final part of the work.

Combination of elements

Something similar to what we discussed earlier with SCAMPER, but only with the letter C. Make two lists of objects, ideas, or anything else that comes to mind or you find around you. Then, try to find interesting combinations between one list and the other that might result in a creative idea.

Set short and long-term goals

The art of painting doesn't happen overnight. Setting goals and objectives and mapping out the path we'll need to take to achieve them helps you think about the future and see how to solve present-day problems. Plan ahead, because this will also help you be creative.

Listen to music

It's not surprising that other artistic activities can help you unleash your creativity for painting. Depending on the type of music you listen to, your brain will relax and ideas will flow more easily, helping you find alternative paths to a specific situation.

Because painting can help you be creative

As you can imagine, one way to stimulate creativity is through painting. The process itself will keep your brain working constantly, thinking about the next step you want to take.

This will help you at any time of day, not just when you're faced with a blank canvas, as problem-solving is triggered by creativity. As you work and continue painting, your skills will grow, and so will the challenges you want to take on, leading to significant personal growth.

As we mentioned at the beginning of this article, creativity and painting go hand in hand. Now it's your turn to work with them to improve both your skills and your self-esteem. Rest assured, the process will be as beautiful as the final result, as you'll see an overall change in both your work and your development.