We all get 'artist's block' at some time and just don't feel like painting.  How do you get out of your 'funk' and regain your creativity and inspiration?   Personally,  I treat my art like it's my job.  If self-motivation is not one of your strong points, then you must set yourself some deadlines.  A painting done by the end of the month, or a sketch or photograph a day might work for you.  Working on something everyday will keep you focused. Work on  an old project that needs some tweaking.  Finishing something that has been setting in the corner for a while has a way of clearing your head for new ideas. Another thing that helps me, is to keep a book handy to write down sudden inspirations. Often times after waking from  dreams, where a mind can roam free, I have instant inspiration.

Try re-visiting a favorite painting that was done years ago, and do it in a completely different style .  When going back over these old ideas, they often seem even more exciting than 2 or 3 years before. Possibly you could paint in a monotone or just use complimentary colors and set your inhibitions free. It is refreshing to see what you have learned in the years between paintings of the same subject.

Some times switching mediums will bring new life into your art.  Learning a new technique will take you out of your comfort zone and bring out your creativity.  Or you can make a long list of diverse words, and then pick one a day and make a sketch, photo or painting using your image of that word.  [example list: heat, euphoric, scandal, infinity, youth, sorrow.]    Recently while visiting my folks in an assisted living home, the aged wrinkled faces that told the different stories of life, and screamed to be recorded in some way.  Start a story of your life, using impressions or portraits of people that have been important in your life. What a great treasure; to be able to record some family history using representational imagery.

When all else fails I take a walk and notice the beauty all around.  Nature has a way of making you want to put something beautiful to share with others, on canvas.   Enjoy every day and exercise your imagination.