If you are in a creative rut and need some artistic inspiration you've probably tried all of the classic ideas, like sketching, taking a walk or listening to music. If those haven't worked, maybe you need something new. True creative inspiration comes from stretching your artistic skills in new, exciting ways. Luckily, you don't need to run out and spend money on new art supplies or an artist retreat. All you need is sitting right in front of you at your fingertips thanks to the the internet.
Online Drawing Communities with Free Drawing Programs
Creating art online can be a good way to get you outside of your comfort zone and into a creative state of mind. Drawing communities are popping up all over the internet. These sites provide a free drawing program that the members use to create masterpieces. These drawings are posted on the artist's profile page and can be critiqued by other artists.
For example, Queeky is an online drawing community that incorporates its own free drawing program that is much like Corel software. Users can create "speedpaint" drawings, share the illustrations with the community and get feedback. There are also drawing competitions where members can win prizes. Here is a list of drawing community sites like Queeky:
- Rate My Drawings
- Slimber
- You Draw
Creating Art Online With Artists Collaborations Online
Collaboration can bring out new art ideas. If you don't have the time or the ability to meet up with other artists, don't worry. You can do it online. 7th Space Interactive provides a free online multi-user drawing program that can be used by many different artists at once. That means more than one person is working on the same piece of art at the same time. Working with others could really spark your creativity.
Play a Drawing Game
We knew it as kids; nothing can inspire creativity better than play. Somewhere down the line, adults tend to forget that. Why not try to dredge up some childlike fun by playing drawing and art inspired games on the internet?
A Game has cartoon drawing games, "paint wars," origami and paper cutting games. Free Web Arcade has draw-to-play games. In these drawing games you must draw the correct lines to advance your character to the next level.
So, next time you're feeling uninspired to paint or draw, take a time out and have some artistic fun online.
Alina Bradford - Alina Bradford is an artist with around 20 years of experience and 12 years experience as a professional writer.
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