How can I channel my creativity correctly?

[coral__]

Hello every one! I hope all is good.

Recently, I've come to the realization that I am not using all of my artistic potential.
It's been so long since I started to feel like I "lost my passion" for doing art: I used to be a very creative kid who loved to draw, create characters and all type of stuff one can imagine but growing up I've been shunned by unsupportive teachers and environment who made me abandon this passion and skill of mine. I still feel the affinity with art and I still perceive my talent, I still think of me as a creative persona but I'm stuck in my head.
I really want to change this as I still feel the flame trying to stay alive: sometimes I get random spurs of motivation and I managed to draw/paint/write something but it quickly dies out and send me into the sad spiral again.
I always get so many ideas, so many cool projects I want to do (even for others, I'm planning to create some handmade gifts for a friend of mine), so many nice drawings ideas but I can never seem to get them out of my head, to bring them into reality and at this point, I don't know if it's motivation or something else.

I feel my creativity is blocked inside myself and I can't get it out of my head, I can't bring them to reality even if I'd really like to do so, to share more. I don't care of becoming the best artist of the world, I just want to let things run free in the real world too, not just my imagination, and stop feeling like shit, like a stupid and ugly person who's just "wasting her potential".
I still dream of making my own illustrated books for kids, I don't want to throw this dream away...

 

[april]

I definitely understand how you feel, this kind of artistic burnout is very common with artists. Regarding concrete things you can do is study the art of others and try to make your own reinterpretations of that in your own art style. Nowadays we have AI, you can also try generating random things and getting your inspiration from this. Browse pinterest boards of different aesthetics and get "in the zone," perhaps some calming void meditation would help before that.

In regard to workings themselves, I'd assume the Moon would be the best choice, as Neptune is definitely not a good planet to directly work with. (outside of sublimation, that is)
I'm not sure when the next moon square will be available but if that doesn't work then you could for example do a working on a waxing moon in aquarius or pisces, etc. with affirmations to boost your creativity (please check this article on how to create great affirmations) with visualization as well (imaging yourself drawing and perfecting every other art you've ever wanted to master and truly feel this). Of course, prayers and letters to the Gods are also always a valid thing to do.

Please make sure to read this Sermon from the High Priest as well.

I hope to see you on the Online Temple again as I haven't seen you there lately.
Remember that talking to others like you helps a lot with mental health!

Take care and stay Blessed, dear Sister.

 

[Karnonnos [TG]]

Approach it from a new angle; try something exotic or unknown to you. If you draw, try 3d modelling. If you sculpt, try painting. It's important sometimes to feel novelty...

Yoga and hypnosis can help you kick start your desire to do things, same as working on the Solar and Sacral Chakras (empowering them).

Another thing is to perhaps consider dropping all of the obligations towards others.