Artistic Motivation

General question for everyone. I was going to toss this in someone's art thread, but it really does warrant its own thread. And if there's already a thread like this... well... ... I didn't look. But I'm posting it anyway! Yeargh!

How do you keep yourself artistic? I have the hardest time motivating myself to practice in any way at all. So, I have to end up relearning little things until I get kinda back to where I was, before I get lazy and stop being creative for another 3+ months.

Should I be forcing myself to do something for at least 15 minutes a day--kinda like exercise? Maybe try and mix it up so I don't get burnt out so easily?

What are the methods you guys use to keep cranking out the works o' art?

Jam it back in, in the dark.

Originally Posted by indecisive wench

Are you talking about drawing or other visual arts? If so I am not sure if the same type of shit that helps me with writing would be of assistance.

I meant pretty much in visual arts. But I'd assume the workflow for writing follows somewhat of the same ideals.

Perhaps some better wording would be, How do you keep yourself on your toes, creatively, without burning out completely? Why/How do you do it?

There's nowhere I can't reach.

Yeah, having just quit WoW, (yay me--here's hoping it lasts) I've found myself with an abundance of time to waste. But I need still find it hard to get into a mood to draw/color.

All of your ideas/opinions have been great thus far. Keep 'em coming, people!

This thing is sticky, and I don't like it. I don't appreciate it.