Try the ‘Ugly Draft’ method: Give yourself permission to create badly. Renowned concept artist James Paick swears by this—he starts with rough, chaotic sketches to silence his inner critic. ‘The masterpiece emerges from the mess,’ he says. Set a timer for 10 minutes and scribble without judgment. You’ll often find gold in the chaos.
Every artist faces creative block—but the pros know how to break free. This post reveals actionable strategies used by successful illustrators, designers, and writers
