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Why buying creative supplies feels better than creating

I keep buying art supplies instead of using the ones I have and I think I am addicted to the feeling of potential rather than actually creating

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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The acquisition of creative tools can become a substitute for the anxiety and vulnerability of actual creative work.

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Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Creativity and commerce — making a living?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.