Breaking Through the Barriers That Hold Your Art Captive
My friend, we’ve all been there—staring at a blank canvas, feeling the weight of creative paralysis, wondering if the inspiration will ever return. Creative blocks aren’t just frustrating; they’re a spiritual battle that can rob you of the joy and purpose God intended for your artistic journey.
These moments of creative drought aren’t a sign that you’ve lost your calling or that you lack talent. Often, they’re simply evidence that you need fresh perspective, renewed vision, and guided wisdom to break through to the other side.
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7
The Root Causes of Creative Blocks
Before we can overcome creative blocks, we need to understand what’s really happening beneath the surface. Through years of mentoring thousands of artists, I’ve discovered that most creative blocks stem from one of these core issues:
1. Mindset Barriers
- Fear of failure or judgment
- Perfectionism and unrealistic expectations
- Comparison to other artists
- Self-sabotaging beliefs about your identity or worth
2. Spiritual Disconnection
- Creating from striving rather than Spirit-led flow
- Misalignment with your divine design
- Wounds and lies that block your creative voice
- Confusion about your purpose and calling
3. Technical Limitations
- Skill gaps creating frustration
- Lack of knowledge about materials or processes
- Uncertainty about the next developmental step
- Getting stuck in comfortable but limiting patterns
4. Practical Obstacles
- Overwhelm from too many ideas or directions
- Lack of structure, routine, or creative discipline
- Isolation without supportive community
- Environmental factors that disrupt creative flow
The good news? Each of these blocks can be overcome with the right guidance, community, and proven frameworks.
How Mentorship Dismantles Creative Blocks
Inside the Created to Thrive Artist Mentorship Program, we don’t just offer vague encouragement or quick fixes. We provide specific, proven pathways to move through creative barriers and into sustainable creative flow.
1. Renewing Your Mind for Creative Freedom
Creative blocks often begin in the mind. That’s why we start with heart and mind renewal:
- Biblical affirmations that replace lies with truth about your creative identity
- Practical exercises to overcome perfectionism and fear
- Spirit-led meditation and reflection practices that unlock creative flow
- Transformational teaching on developing a Kingdom mindset
As Julie Bagamary, one of our fiber artist members, discovered: “I found the strength to overcome the lies that kept me from embracing my call to be a thriving fiber artist in God’s Kingdom.”
2. Spirit-Led Creation Practices
When your creative practice becomes disconnected from divine inspiration, blocks naturally follow. Our mentorship program helps you:
- Establish a rhythm of Spirit-led creation that maintains inspiration using our Create5 Method
- Develop practices for hearing God’s voice in your creative process
- Learn to create from rest rather than striving
- Tap into the flow of divine creativity that never runs dry
Jan Tetsutani, a painter and muralist in our program, shares: “I pushed past my fear and self-sabotage to walk into my calling as a thriving full-time artist.”
3. Tactical Skill Development
Sometimes blocks occur because you simply don’t have the technical tools to express what’s inside you. Our mentorship provides:
- Recommendations for specific skill-building resources across various mediums
- Expert Artist feedback during weekly Expert Hour to identify and overcome technical hurdles
- Strategic pathway to overcome limitations that build mastery rather than scattered development
- Clear developmental pathways to keep you growing technically
4. Structural Support Systems
Creative blocks often dissolve when the right structures are in place. We help you establish:
- Sustainable creative rhythms and routines
- Goal-setting frameworks that maintain momentum
- Accountability through community and regular check-ins
- Environmental optimizations for creative flow
As Toni Wesner, one of our members, experienced: “Your mentoring group is the first real community I’ve experienced… I’m deeply humbled by it and realize the incredible amount of love and work you put into it.”
Breaking Through Together: The Community Factor
Perhaps the most powerful aspect of overcoming creative blocks through mentorship is the realization that you’re not alone. Inside Created to Thrive, you’ll find:
- Weekly live Q&A sessions where we address specific blocks you’re facing
- Weekly Expert Hour coaching that provides technical solutions to creative challenges
- A private community grop where members help each other through stuck points
- Case studies and Backstage Pass interviews revealing how others overcame similar obstacles
As Wendy Marett, an artist and teacher in our program, shares: “Created to Thrive Mentoring group has been solid, spirit-led teaching about thriving as a Christian artist. There are artists at all levels of their journey and situation.”
From Block to Breakthrough: Your Path Forward
Imagine waking up each day with a clear sense of direction for your art—no more paralysis, no more wondering if the creativity will come back, no more isolation in your struggles.
Imagine having access to a proven roadmap that guides you from wherever you’re stuck to where God is calling you to go creatively.
Imagine being part of a community that understands exactly what you’re going through because they’ve been there too—and have found their way through.
This transformative experience isn’t just possible—it’s exactly what the Created to Thrive Artist Mentorship Program was designed to provide.
As Rachel, who was once rejected from art school, discovered: “After being rejected from art school and thinking my dream of being an artist might never come true, my life was transformed through the mentoring program. My growth accelerated & life transformed.”
Your Breakthrough Is Waiting
My friend, creative blocks aren’t permanent sentences—they’re temporary challenges that can become powerful turning points in your artistic journey with the right guidance.
Whether you’re facing mindset barriers, spiritual disconnection, technical limitations, or practical obstacles, there’s a pathway forward that leads to greater creative freedom and expression than you’ve ever known.
The question is: Are you ready to move from stuck to thriving? From blocked to breakthrough? From frustration to fulfillment?
Your next step is waiting. Your breakthrough is possible. And a community of fellow artists is ready to welcome you on the journey.
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I’m cheering you on as you break through to new levels of creative freedom!
Matt Tommey
Frequently Asked Questions About Creative Blocks
How do I know if what I’m experiencing is a creative block or something else? Creative blocks typically manifest as a persistent inability to create despite the desire to do so. You might feel stuck, uninspired, or dissatisfied with everything you create. You may experience frustration, avoidance of your art practice, or even dread when thinking about creating. What distinguishes a block from a simple rest period is the accompanying distress and the sense that something is preventing you from expressing what’s inside you, rather than a peaceful, intentional creative pause.
How long does it typically take to break through a creative block with mentorship? While every artist’s journey is unique, many members begin experiencing shifts within the first few weeks of joining our program. Often, the initial breakthrough happens at the mindset level—as you begin to identify and replace limiting beliefs with truth. Technical blocks may take longer to resolve as you develop new skills, but most artists report significant improvements within 2-3 months of consistent engagement with the program resources and community.
What if my creative block is related to a specific technique or medium? The Created to Thrive program addresses both mindset/spiritual blocks and technical challenges. For technique-specific blocks, our Expert Hour sessions provide access to coaches specializing in various mediums who can help identify your specific technical hurdles. Additionally, our community includes artists working in virtually every medium, so you’ll likely connect with others who have overcome similar technical challenges and can share their insights.
Is it normal to experience repeated creative blocks throughout an artistic career? Yes, even the most successful artists encounter blocks at various points in their journey. However, with the right tools and community support, these blocks become less frequent, less intense, and easier to move through. Many seasoned artists in our program share that while they still experience occasional obstacles, they now have effective strategies to navigate them quickly rather than remaining stuck for extended periods.
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