{"id":20304,"date":"2017-08-18T13:57:25","date_gmt":"2017-08-18T13:57:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/artzealous.com\/?p=20304"},"modified":"2017-08-18T17:08:20","modified_gmt":"2017-08-18T17:08:20","slug":"inspiring-places-in-nyc-to-conquer-your-artists-block","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artzealous.com\/inspiring-places-in-nyc-to-conquer-your-artists-block\/","title":{"rendered":"Inspiring Places in NYC to Conquer Your Artist’s Block"},"content":{"rendered":"

As artists, we have committed to investing valuable time and energy into our creative thinking and planning. While most of the time this constant creative mindset is a good thing, there are inevitable times in which we will reach a lull in creative inspiration. Ah yes – the dreaded and feared Artist\u2019s Block or “the slump”, these periods of time in our artistic careers when we feel utterly uninspired. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Artist\u2019s Block, whether a constant or a rarity in your life, is bound to happen eventually. But, if treated with the right amount of respect, Artist\u2019s Block doesn\u2019t always have to be considered a bad thing.\u00a0<\/span>How does one give Artist\u2019s Block any form of respect you may ask? Well, as complicated a question as this may be to answer, let us boil it down for you in two words: pay attention<\/b>. Though your mind might be fresh out of good ideas and unable to come up with even a whisper of a new one, the city and people around you may not be experiencing the same things. Take advantage of this time when you have a little extra mental space to look at\u00a0to the world around you. If you pay attention and treat this time as a fresh new beginning, the inspiration may just flood back to you as if it had never left you hanging in the first place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here\u2019s a list of just a few of the many places you should visit to get those inspirational juices flowing.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0NYC Flower District<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why:<\/strong>\u00a0Spend a morning exploring the thousands of different smells and vibrant colors present in this midtown area.<\/span><\/p>\n

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photo via \/\/ @nyc_flowermarket<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0Sky Ting Yoga<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: Cleanse your body and mind at the Tribeca or Chinatown locations – a little workout can always help wake up your mind, especially when the class is taught by the lovely instructors at Sky Ting.<\/span><\/p>\n

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photo \/\/ via skytingyoga.com<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0Central Park Reservoir<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: Take a slow walk around the reservoir path. Feel the cool breeze coming off the water as you take in views of the city surrounding Central Park.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Central Park Reservoir<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0LowBrow Artique<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: This Brooklyn art supply store and boutique is host to street artists from far and wide. With an exterior wall that\u2019s repainted monthly and carefully curated shows inside, it\u2019s hard not to feel creative from the vibe in this place.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0The Highline<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: Take a walk or jog on the Highline to enjoy a little greenery in this concrete city and let nature do what it does best: go with the flow.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0The Evolution Store<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: While this store may be a little freaky and different, that may be just what we all need for a change of pace.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0<\/span>The Brooklyn Botanical Gardens<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: Spend a day appreciating the environment in these vast urban gardens. <\/span><\/p>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0Mott St. Street Art<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: If you\u2019re looking to see a lot of street art in a small amount of time and walking distance, Mott Street is the answer. While street art anywhere is great to pull inspiration from, Mott Street seems to be completely covered with it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0Dashwood Art Books<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: Sometimes researching the art of those who have come before us is just what we need for a new idea.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0Le Bain at the Standard Hotel<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: This rooftop discoth\u00e8que has an incredible view of the Hudson river, good music playing all day during the summer, and fun drinks to help you let loose while you let the fresh air clear your mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Le Bain<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0Vandal NYC<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: Eat a delicious meal while taking in the art covering every wall and corner of this restaurant.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Vandal NYC<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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Where<\/strong>:\u00a0ABC Carpet and Home<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why<\/strong>: Describing itself as a \u201cportal into collective creativity,” \u00a0if we aren\u2019t mistaken, sounds like something everyone can benefit from<\/span><\/p>\n

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ABC Home and Carpet<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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