Feeling rather uninspired

I've been feeling a bit blue the last few days, and can't pinpoint why. Needless to say I haven't done any art, although I am in the middle of a Briefbox project, but it's only concept stages so far, so I don't have anything really to share.

I've started reading Imaginative Realism by James Guerney. I bought the book a while ago, and read part of it, but then put it away and forgot about it. I've since re-discovered it, and I need to do some of the tasks from it.

I also started reading Fun With A Pencil by Andrew Loomis, and again this is another book I've partially read. I think the reason I'm feeling a bit uninspired is I just don't know what to draw!! Before I started re-reading Imaginative Realism though I was half tempted to pick up one of the Terry Pratchett books and draw a scene from the book, or maybe pick something from Egyptian mythology (I like both of these topics). The Imaginative Realism book has also suggested to draw something from the pages of a book, so I think I might try that to get the creative juices flowing again. Also, I'm not totally on board with Fun With A Pencil, as it just seems a bit childish, but a lot of artists swear by him.

I'm also playing the same old broken record of I've been busy this week which is why I've not done any art. To be honest though, I've been to Slimming World (only put on 1.5 pounds for 2 weeks of holiday, quite happy with that :) ), been to see the bestie as it's her son's birthday, been to a pub quiz and then had guests over last night. Maybe I need to become a hermit for a few months and become an art-processing machine, ha!

My mood is usually better after exercise, and I haven't done any for about 2 months now. Maybe I should get back in to something? There's a new gym opening where I live, but I don't want to get tied into a contract again, and all of the bullshit that comes with being at a gym. I've quite comfortable doing something at home, and I'm thinking of getting Insanity Max 30. I don't think I can do Insanity again, month 2 is a killer!

Well, I should have something to share with you from Briefbox next week. If anyone wants to do a Hangout on Google for some sketching send me a comment with the time and I'll try to make it :)