Bypassing the Creative Slump—Habits, Routines, and Your Big Why | Art Crush

Ever wonder how some artists seemingly never hit a creative slump? In episode five of Art Crush, Fi Marks makes a bold confession: she doesn't really get creative blocks. The secret isn't a magical muse; it's a combination of understanding her deeper motivations and relying on ironclad habits instead of fleeting inspiration.Hosts Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn dive into the practical mechanics of staying consistently creative. They discuss why waiting until you "feel like it" is a trap and how removing decision fatigue by simply showing up to your workspace—whether you actually paint or just tidy up—keeps your creative momentum alive. If you've ever found yourself waiting for inspiration to strike, or doubting if you even have the right to call yourself an artist, this episode is your permission slip to stop waiting and start building an environment where your art can thrive.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The "Big Why": Why digging into the deeper, sometimes subconscious motivations behind your art is your best defense against creative burnout.Beating Decision Fatigue: How to set up supportive structures (like Paula's strict 7 PM studio time) so you don't waste precious mental energy deciding whether to work.Creativity as a Muscle: The reality that the more you create, the more ideas you generate—and why you should always have overlapping goals to keep you climbing to the next peak.Permission to Be an Artist: Dispelling the myth that you need external validation, a certain skill level, or a "license" to claim the title. If you are intentionally creating, you are an artist.Creativity Beyond the Canvas: A look at why the arts are not just a frivolous add-on, but a fundamental necessity for problem-solving in all areas of life, from programming to product design.About Art Crush:Hosted by artists Fi Marks and Paula Telizyn, Art Crush is your unfiltered look into the realities, struggles, and triumphs of running an art business. We tackle everything from deconstructing colonialism in the art world to mastering the modern hustle, delivering punchy, thought-provoking episodes designed to shake up your creativity.Listen and subscribe! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and your favourite podcast platforms.Connect with the hosts:Check out The 51% at ⁠⁠⁠www.thefiftyonepercent.com⁠⁠⁠Find Fi Marks' art at ⁠⁠⁠www.fimarks-art.co.uk⁠⁠⁠Find Paula Telizyn's art at ⁠⁠⁠www.PaulaTelizyn.com⁠