Re-evaluate the compositions of your paintings. Ask a few fellow artists to critique the compositions, as well. Read Design & Composition Secrets of Professional Artists published by International Artist. See review in Reviews & Recommendations. Join a local art organization, preferably one close enough so that you can attend their regular meetings. Participate in their drawing and painting events. Follow links to over 80 watercolor societies. Attend a painting workshop that provides instruction on an aspect of painting you haven't already done. For example, if you haven't tried collage in your art, attend a watercolor and collage workshop. Add egg emulsion to your paints for an opaque texture. View Demers & 3rd for an example. Weave two paintings together. See Floral Weave on this page. Change your paints. If you're a watercolorist, hide the watercolors and open up some acrylics or oil pastels. If you're feeling overwhelmed by all the small details in your paintings, loosen up your style with bigger brushes and longer handles. Resist the temptation to hold your brush tightly like a pencil. Get a new subject. Too many floral paintings, but never tried a portrait? A change of topic in your art will provide both a challenge and great way to get unstuck. Change your location. Pack up your paints and go to the park for some plein aire painting. Develop a concept for a series of paintings. Adjust your color choices. Spin the color wheel and try something new. If your work favors particular color schemes, for example analogous colors, make a switch to a different color scheme, such as triadic.
For the first 4 ideas, visit the Inspiration page