How I Avoid Art Block As An Instagram Illustrator

Thinking of what to draw can be difficult sometimes so I wanted to share with you how I avoid art block with my six favourite sources of creative inspiration.

After illustrating five days a week for a full year on Instagram I learned what things I could rely on to inspire my art and avoid long periods of creative block. I hope you can also enjoy these things that I do to keep me inspired and illustrating.

DOWNLOAD MY PRINTABLE PROMPT LIST HERE: https://gum.co/SSDUe
You can download my prompt list for free or if you'd like to support me you have the option to pay what you like for it ♥

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Things featured in this video:

BOOKS:
Illustration Next - Ana Benaroya https://amzn.to/3kmiTyb
Flora & Fauna Design Inspired By Nature https://amzn.to/3e8Sm37
Character Design Quarterly
The Art Of Up - Tim Hauser https://amzn.to/3hkZquv
A Pictorial History Of Art - Christopher Lloyd
The Art Of DreamWorks Animation
The Art Of Moana - Jessica Julius and Maggie Malone https://amzn.to/3ySspNr

MY PINTEREST
https://www.pinterest.com.au/mimimooi...

INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS I MENTION (they are all so lovely!)
  / byjessicaelena  
  / camoli_illustration  
  / jum.beee  
  / thedailychristine  
  / teri_the_butter  
  / rochewoodworthillustration  


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☆ Art classes I like:
CREATIVEBUG (Get 60 days free! I love their classes):
https://bit.ly/39lxwe5

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ETSY
Find some digital illustration goodies over on my Etsy shop!
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/MimimooI...

PATREON
For drawing tutorials and step-by-step guides join me over on Patreon!
  / mimimooillustration  

INSTAGRAM
You can see more of my illustrations over on Instagram where I post drawings three times a week:
  / mimimoo_illustration  

WEBSITE
And for my blog on drawing and creativity tips be sure to check out my website: https://www.mimimooillustration.com

♥︎

WHAT I'M USING:
Laptop: Microsoft Surfacebook 2
Stylus: Surface Pen https://amzn.to/3xfVd1E
Software: Adobe Photoshop
Brushes: 'Natural Feel' from Kyle T Webster's Megapack
Prismacolor pencils: https://amzn.to/2UQUaXV

FOR FILMING:
Sony A7iii: https://amzn.to/3ga0y4C
Tamron 24mm f/2.8: https://amzn.to/2TONZD4
Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6: https://amzn.to/3vgItGm
Manfrotto 190x Tripod https://amzn.to/3xzEOFv
Zoom h5 Audio Recorder: https://amzn.to/35dUKRe
Elgato Key Light https://amzn.to/3xyVoW8


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A big thank you to my partner for filming and editing this video!

All music tracks used in this video are licensed from Artlist.io: License Number 795171

00:00 Intro
00:24 Look At The World Around You
01:33 Browse Art Books And Pinterest
03:00 Join Art Challenges
03:27 Admire Other Artists
04:03 Do Other Creative Things
05:19 Use A Prompt List
07:19 Prompt List Link