So there you are in your studio, right now, stuck in a hopeless mire of artistic schizophrenia, checking out this dorky blog instead of creating. Hum. Traditional painting is more respectable. Computer-generated art is edgier. Ceramics break, but have a certain charm.  Woodcarving?  Water-color? Your studio is empty; your head is scattered.  What is the best way to express yourself?

Take a stroll through downtown Tacoma in an hour.

The Tacoma Third Thursday Art Walk begins in 45 minutes.  Besides the museum and art galleries parading their wares, businesses and restaurants open their walls to artists.  See, art in a vacant building.  Get ideas.

Then check out James Whiton & the Downtown Apostles at Jazzbones or the "Chill" happy hour at Pacific Grill or whatever and start scribbling ideas.  Get busy.

Third Thursday Art Walk, tonight, 5-8 p.m., downtown Tacoma. â€" Suzy Stump