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In Search Of the Lost Muse

All creatives must confront the darkness and move through it, often to find a joyful response

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Mark Gould
Jun 13, 2023
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If you are a creative person, no matter the endeavor there is no avoiding it. After day upon day of summoning inspiration, suddenly, there’s nothing. The well is dry – we all know the feeling. Exhaustion is a natural part of any artistic process, unpleasant as it may be. But there are rewards around the corner if one persists.

I haven’t been drawing in …

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