Sometimes, the muses go on strike and creativity sputters to the tiniest flicker. When inspiration is elusive, it can be tempting to continue painting yourself into the same corner. But what if you allowed the block just to “be,” and used this time instead to fill your imagination’s cup? New ways into the work might be lurking in your local gallery, punk show, or science fair. By opening yourself again to the flux of the world, you’ll be reminded that you’re never truly stuck.