I’m sure many of you can relate to this – you start a new painting or project with a clear idea in mind, but as you work on it, that inspiration starts to fade. Before you know it, you feel frustrated and unmotivated to keep going. The canvas ends up sitting there for months, collecting dust.

This has definitely happened to me, and it can be really discouraging. You put so much effort into your art, only to feel unhappy with how it’s turning out. I often wonder, what do you do when this happens? Do you give up and let the unfinished project sit, or do you find a way to push through?

When I’m stuck, I sometimes think about stepping away from the piece for a little while. Has anyone else tried this? Distance can give you a fresh perspective. I wonder if taking a break and working on something else helps you recharge too.

When I come back to my unfinished work, I ask myself how I can approach it differently. Do you try new techniques or change things up when a piece isn’t working? I’m curious if being open to change has helped you find inspiration in projects that seemed lost.

I also think about reaching out to other artists for feedback. Have you found that talking to fellow creatives gives you valuable ideas? I find that getting an outside perspective can help reignite my passion and reveal the potential in my work.

Creating art can be unpredictable, and there are always ups and downs. Do you think even unfinished works have value? They can show how we’ve grown as artists over time.

If you’ve faced an unfinished canvas that’s been sitting around for a while, how did you deal with it? What helped you rediscover the joy in your creative process? I’d love to hear your thoughts and experiences! After all, it’s about the journey, not just the final outcome.